Winter 1998 Seminar Schedule

Film & Television 98T
Reel Violence: Understanding the Social Meanings of Violence in American Film

Offered

W 10:00 AM ? 12:50 p.m.

Instructor

Bernard J. Cook.

L&S GE Credit

*Humanities/Arts or Social Science/Social Analysis

Course Description

This course considers the processes used to make sense of the violence in American films of the last thirty years. We will explore the meanings made of film violence, and students will conduct research into social relations toward mediated violence.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, term paper, final paper.

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A

#221-274-200

History 98T
Women and Gender in the Middle East

Offered

M 2:00 ? 4:50 p.m.

Instructor

Jasamin Rostam-Kolayi

L&S GE Credit

*Social Science/Social Analysis

Course Description

This course will provide a general introduction to the literature and historiography on women and gender in the Middle East. In addition to secondary scholarly sources, we will delve into primary materials--women?s memoirs, travel writings, oral histories, poetry, short stories, art--in order to examine traditional views of the roles of women and men, explore change in women?s lives, and analyze how women challenge traditional ideals.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, short papers, term paper

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A

#245-232-200

Law 98T
Progressive Social Movements and Free Speech

Offered

MW 10:30 - 11:50 a.m.

Instructor

Maya Alexandri

L&S GE Credit

* Social Science/Social Analysis

Course Description

This seminar will explore how the modern understanding of free speech developed by focussing on the interplay between speech by progressive social movements, the attempts at suppression and the interests asserted by the government, and the protection afforded or denied by the judiciary.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, weekly papers,term paper

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A

#270-290-200

Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 98T

Genetic Engineering into the 21st Century

Offered

TR 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Instructor

Brian Neil Zeiler

L&S GE Credit

* Life Science or Social Science/Social Analysis

Course Description

This seminar is a basic introduction to the modern world of genetic engineering. It will explore the concepts of cloning, review current technologies and address the ethical dilemmas facing contemporary science.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, term paper

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A

#318-299-200

Physics 98T
Physics in Your Apartment

Offered

MF 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.

W 10:00 ? 10:50 a.m.

Instructor

Anthony D. Gopal

Kinsey 36,Haines146

L&S GE Credit

*Physical Science

Course Description

This course surveys basic concepts of physics, including Mechanics, Materials, Electromagnetism, and Optics. Unlike traditional physics courses, this course emphasizes hands-on exploration of the physics in everyday life. Students will learn how to scientifically observe, inquire, and interpret physical phenomena around them.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, home assignments, term paper

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A

#347-299-200

Sociology 98T

Non-Racialism and Democratization in South Africa

Offered

W 2:00 ? 4:50 p.m.

Instructor

Alan Emery

L&S GE Credit

*Social Sciences/Social Analysis

Course Description

This course explores the development of Non-racialism in contributing to successful South African democratization. We investigate how racial boundaries were defined and redefined in political struggle, and how a new "South Africanist" nationalism is emerging through cross-racial organizations and alliances.

Class Requirements

Class discussion, class presentation, midterm, final paper

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of Subject A