German Literature in English Translation: Modes of Literary Meaning
Introductory Topics in World History: Chinese Civilization between Tradition and Revolution
Fall, 2001 Courses
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German Literature in English Translation: Modes of Literary Meaning |
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Introductory Topics in World History: Chinese Civilization between Tradition and Revolution |
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220:105
TuTh 1:30 - 2:50
Instructor:
John Worrall
This
course will examine the theory of consumer behavior, demand and supply, firm
behavior and market structure, product and factor markets, and the role of
information in markets. Outside
readings and discussion will also focus on the history and development of some
of the key ideas in Micro Economics. We
shall write several short papers and quality writing will be stressed in the
course. Students may not receive
credit for both Microeconomic
Principles and the Freshman Seminar in Micro Economics.
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German
Literature in English Translation:
Modes
of Literary Meaning
470:261
MWF 10:10 - 11:05
Instructor:
James Rushing
In
this course, we will read and study important literary works from several eras
of German literature, with a special focus on understanding different modes of
literary meaning, such as allegory, symbol, irony, and "Kafkaism."
The work will consist of readings, reading quizzes, discussions, one or
two short oral presentations, and writing assignments of various lengths,
culminating in a term paper at the end of the semester. The course will be
taught entirely in English; no prior knowledge of German nor of literary studies
will be needed.
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Chinese Civilization between tradition and revolution
510:280
Instructor: Kenneth
Holloway
This
course will provide an introduction to the fascinating world of China, from
ancient times to the twentieth century. We will begin with the earliest
known periods and proceed to focus on the key political, social, technological,
and intellectual advances up to the beginning of the twentieth century. In
addition, important developments in the history of Chinese art, science and
religion will be briefly covered. The country's current struggles with
modernization are viewed by many as being inhibited by the spectacular early
achievements that you will learn about in this course. back
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730:111
MWF 11:15 - 12:10
Instructor:
Charles Jarrett
This
course will consider a variety of philosophical issues in metaphysics and
ethics. Topics include the nature
of the mind and its relations to the body, determinism vs. free-will, and some
contemporary moral issues such as capital punishment and euthanasia. Texts will
include classical works as well as contemporary readings in the analytic and
continental traditions.
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830:100
MW 2:50 - 4:10
Instructor:
Daniel Hart
How
can I achieve happiness? What does
it mean to be in love? Why aren't
people convinced by my arguments? In the course, we'll examine these and other
questions concerning psychology in everyday life.
The goal of the class is to explore the contributions of psychological
research and psychological principles to issues of societal and personal
concern. This exploration will lead
us into related disciplines--anthropology, sociology, and philosophy--that
contribute to an appreciation of the complexity of the questions and their
answers.
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Introduction
to Religion and Contemporary Culture
840:108
TuTh 9:30 - 10:50
Instructor:
John Wall
The
purpose of this course is to examine the significance of religion for
contemporary life. We will ask the
question of how religion may or may not have meaning for our world today.
To answer this question, we will examine three broad concepts in detail:
religious experience, religious ritual, and religious belief.
In the process, we will explore some major philosophical and scientific
critiques of religion; several defenses of the concept and meaning of religion;
various religious traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity,
Judaism, Neo‑Paganism, and the
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Instructor:
Ted Goertzel
Exploration
of how computers and the Internet are changing society, and how individuals,
groups, and societies are responding to the challenges and opportunities that
cyberspace is creating. Focuses on fostering Internet and computer skills
important for doing sociological and other forms of work in an increasingly
computerized and networked society.
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975:102
TuTh 1:30 - 2:50
Instructor:
Jon Van Til
This seminar introduces students to the City-as a peak creation of human culture and a contemporary complex. Students will learn to bring a variety of disciplinary perspectives to bear on understanding the City-including art, history, architecture, economics, political science, sociology, and anthropology. They will look at the great city of Philadelphia and the struggling city of Camden by means of personal visits and interaction with community leaders and activists. And, by means of a variety of media (especially reading and video), they will approach the many wonders and challenges of urban life.
The
seminar will involve students directly in urban observation and activity.
Each student will present three short papers to the group during the term
and will thereby learn skills of active participation in the academic
understanding of urban life.
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Introduction
to Women's Studies
988:201
TuTh 11:00 – 12:20
Instructor:
Caroline Levine
Men
and women have equal rights. Does that mean that everything else about them is
equal too? This course will ask whether women in America and around the world
face particular challenges and choices. We will think about women's work, body
image, pregnancy, food, race, sexuality, and education. We will read Gloria
Steinem, bell hooks, Rigoberta Menchu, Jung Chang, Margaret Thatcher, and Carol
Gilligan. And we will look at the lives of women not only in American today but
in rural Iran, communist China, sub-Saharan Africa, and the mountains of
Guatemala.
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