ANTHROPOLOGY

Culture, People & NatureProf. Whalen-1063-01 MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m.Survey of the four subfields of anthropology: physical or bio-logical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology, integrated to present a coherent picture of the origins, development, and diversity of humanity and its past and present cultures.

Old World PrehistoryProf. Odell-4043-01 TTH 12:30-1:45 p.m.Examines the prehistoric cultures of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Sequences of cultural development are defined by con-sidering technological, economic, and social change over the long prehistoric record.

ART HISTORY

Art Since 1945Prof. Merryday-4023-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m.This course will introduce students to major developments in art and visual culture since mid-century. We will study the concepts and theories that have informed art in the second half of the twen-tieth and beginning of the twenty-first century. We will examine various discourses such as the rise of the civil rights movement and the women’s liberation movement, the economic boom of the post-war years, the proliferation of mass media, multiculturalism and other fields.

ENGLISH

Visual Confessions: Russian and European CinemaProf. Yevtushenk-1133-01 M 6:00-8:45 p.m.Representative films from a range of Russian and European direc-tors; as well as, some of the best of American classics.

Film HistoryProf. Van Hanken 2273-01 W 6:00-8:45 p.m.The development of cinema from its origins in the late 1890’s to the present. Emphasis is on technological innovation; film styles and genres; national and international influences; the star and studio systems; the roles of writers, producers and directors; and the conjunction of aesthetic and commercial interests in the evolution of film.

Culture, People & NatureProf. Whalen-1063-MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m.Survey of the four subfields of anthropology: physical or bio-logical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology, integrated to present a coherent picture of the origins, development, and diversity of humanity and its past and present cultures.

Major American Writers Prof. Riggs-2313-01MW 2:00-3:15 p.m.This course is designed to teach students basic skills in literary

analysis and critical writing, while also introducing a selection of works by major American writers from the colonial to the contemporary period. Examining readings from various genres with an array of topics, we will focus in particular on how repre-sentations of nature, land, wilderness, and the myth of the frontier contributed to the formation of a national identity.

Masterpieces of Russian Literature II: Love as a Rebellion Prof. Yevtushenko-235-01 M 2:00-4:45 p.m. This course will be based mainly on Tolstoy’s classic book, Anna Karenina. Two different film versions of this classic will be shown, and fragments from Boris Pasternak’s Doctor Zhivago, will also be studied; in addition to the memoirs of Olga Ivinskaya who was the last lover of Pasternak.

Major British Writers I Prof. Engle-2513-01 11:00-11:50 a.m.This class will provide an introduction to literary analysis and to some of the most influential texts in the British Isles from the early English and medieval periods to 1800. We will study the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, and Pope, along with texts by writers recently introduced to the British canon such as Margery Kempe, Aphra Behn, and Olaudah Equiano.

19th-Century American Literature Prof. Taylor-3313-01 TTH 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.A study of the forms and directions of American writing during a period of extensive social and cultural change. Readings will be drawn from the works of such figures as James Fenimore Cooper, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman, Melville, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Rebecca Harding, etc.

20th-Century American Literature Prof. Watson-3323-01 MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m.Representative work by representative American writers in fic-tion (Djuna Barnes, Eudora Welty, Zora Neale Hurston, Cormac McCarthy, William Faulkner, and Peter Matthiessen; poetry (T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes); drama (Arthur Miller, Tennesse Williams). Class is lecture-discussion format.

HISTORY

European Women’s History Since 1700Prof. Ruane-2053-01 TTH 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Introduction to European women’s history from the 18th cen-tury to the present. Emphasis on how the important political, social, economic, and cultural events of European history shaped women’s lives.

Latin America Prof. Wood-2213-01 MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m. Introduction to Latin American history from pre-Columbian to modern times. Emphasis on the encounter of various peoples in the New World; colonial societies and institutions; emergence of new republics; neocolonialism, global integration, and industri-

Who Can Attend?Anyone with an inquiring mind can attend. No credits are awarded, and no transcript is kept. You are not re-quired to take tests or prepare papers. You are, however, expected to attend class regularly and to keep up with reading assignments.

How To EnrollChoose from our list of pre-approved courses and com-plete and mail the registration form with your payment, or come to Room 249, John Zink Hall, at Seventh Street and Florence Avenue. If you are using a credit card, you may enroll by phone. Call Frances Najera at (918) 631-2937 to enroll or for more information.

CostThe cost is $175 per course (special interest classes pric-es vary). There is a 10% discount when enrolling in two or more classes. A campus parking permit for the se-mester must be purchased. The cost is $25. All parking will now be located at either the Harvard Lot (8th Street and Harvard Ave.) or the Reynolds Center Lot (located on 11th Street and Harvard Ave.) Shuttle Service will be available from both lots to different campus locations. Cost includes a University of Tulsa identification card. The ID card is necessary to check books out of the Uni-versity library and to use the Computer Resource Center. The parking permit and ID card can be purchased at the Parking Permit Center in Twin Tower Hall located off 8th Street and Evanston Avenue.

DatesThe Fall 2009 semester starts Monday, August 24, 2009, and for Unabridged Education students, ends the last day of class before finals, Monday, December 7, 2009. There will be no classes Monday, September 7, 2009 (Labor Day), and November 23 - 27, 2009 (Thanksgiving Recess).

Add/Drop PolicySeptember 4, 2009, is the deadline to enroll or to change your enrollment. You may withdraw until this date and receive a full refund. You may add an additional class or switch your enrollment to a different course until this date. Refunds cannot be given after September 11, 2009.

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fice, heroism, conformism, fear, and social cowardice, asreflected in classic films such as High Noon and The Godfather.

The Great Conversation IProf. Hittinger 1453-01 TTH 3:30-4:45 p.m.Introduction to ancient and medieval thought about the origins of the cosmos and human life, the nature of God (or the gods), the relationship between human and divine spheres, and the founda-tions and limits of knowledge.

The Nature of ReligionProf. Drever 1003-01 TTH 9:30-10:45 a.m.Religious commitment explained by insiders and outsiders, by those who believe and by those who do not. Topics include God and the gods, myth, ritual, conversion, sacrifice, mystical experi-ence, scripture, magic, defilement and death.

Modern PhilosophyProf. Futch 3013-01 MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m.Works by major Continental and British philosophers from the 16th through the 18th centuries, including the influence of skepti-cism and the rise of modern science.

Sociology of PovertyProf. Blocker 3093-01 TTH 2:00-3:15 p.m.Poverty and the poor within the broader context of general soci-ety inequality. Focuses on individualistic, cultural and structural explanations of poverty and examines the policy implications deriving from each type of explanation.

Population and EcologyProf. Blocker 3113-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m.Causes and consequences of human fertility, mortality and migra-tion; effects of population composition and change on individuals and institutions; major ecological and environmental issues; and current population and social policy issues.

Contemporary Christian ThoughtProf. Drever 4503-01 Th 6:00-8:30 p.m. The historical roots and theological presuppositions of selected movements within contemporary Christian communities.

Religion & Structure of MeaningProf. Drever 4863-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m.This is an interdisciplinary course on hermeneutics, a term that embrace more narrowly theories of how humans interpret the meaning of texts and theories of how humans experience the world and life. Some of the questions, which will be addressed during the course, are: what is text? What is a scared text? What is a context? What is a religious context? What is meaning?

POLITICAL SCIENCE

World PoliticsProf. Donaldson 2033-01 TTH 9:30-10:45 a.m.Overview of the main theoretical perspectives that contribute to The understanding of world politics. Concrete case studies of global and regional conflict (Cold War, Israeli-Palestinian Dis

pute), transnational actors (international terrorist groups, MNCs, NGOs, andIGOs), international political economy and institu-tions, environmental issues and management.

Governing Ideas in AmericaProf. Hockett 2053-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m. The ideas and social forces that have shaped major periods of political change in America and their impact on governing institu-tions and public policy.

Politics of the Judicial SystemProf. Hockett 3023-01 TTH 3:30-4:45 p.m.Examines the organization, function, and power of the judiciary in American politics. Begins by considering the degree to which judges, especially those of the U.S. Supreme Court, play policy-making roles.

Constitutional LawProf. Hockett 3463-01 TTH 2:00-3:15 p.m.Legal scholarship and U.S. Supreme Court case law concern-ing our system of separated and divided powers. Begins with an examination of American jurisprudence and theories of judicial review.

Politics & Culture of RussiaProf. Donaldson: 4053-01 TTH 8:00-9:15 a.m.The ideology, political and social structures, and policies of Russia are examined in the context of the communist revolution and imperial collapse and the subsequent breakup of the Soviet Union.

SOCIOLOGY

Inequality in American SocietyProf. Chase: 2133-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m.The persisting and changing nature of inequality in American society. Focus on race, class, and gender relations and on the in-stitutions in which these relations are enacted such as education, family, and work.

Sociology of PovertyProf. Blocker: 3093-01 TTH 2:00-3:15 p.m.Poverty and the poor within the broader context of general social inequality. Focuses on individualistic, cultural, and structural explanations of poverty and examines the policy implications deriving from each type of explanations.

Population and EcologyProf. Blocker: 3113-01 TTH 11:00-12:15 p.m.Causes and consequences of human fertility, mortality, and migra-tion; effects of population composition and change on individuals and institutions; major ecological and environmental issues; and current populations and social policy issues.

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES

Life DrawingFriday Mornings: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Thirteen Sessions Aug 28-Nov 20

Phillips Hall Drawing Studio. A non-instructed studio session with a live model. Class limited to 15 artists. Cost $85

Yoga Richard Statham - M 6:00-7:30 p.m.Ten Sessions Sept 14–Nov 16

Class settings are structured to facilitate deep relaxation through the practice of tension-and stress-releasing techniques. Bring a yoga mat and a throw-type pillow to aid sitting. Wear comfort-able, unrestrictive clothing. Class limited to 30 students. Cost $99

Creative WritingProf. Britton Gildersleeve - M 6:00-8:00 p.mEight Sessions Sept 14–Nov 2

Have a story to tell? A poem burning to be written? Want to know more about how to write? Poet and writer Britton Gildersleeve will cover introductory strategies for the personal essay, the short story, and various types of poetry. Participants will write, share and revise in this eight-week workshop. Cost: $249

Screenwriting for People Who Love MoviesProf. Michael Wright - M 6:00-9:00 p.m.Eight Sessions Sept 14 – Nov 2

An eight-week course that will provide an exciting immersion into the art and craft of screenwriting for people at all levels of experience, from the complete novice to someone with a deep background in writing. Cost: $295

The Present and Future of the (Biased) News MediaMichael Kronley - T 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Six Sessions Sept 15 – Oct 20

Got a bone to pick with the news media? Think you can do it better? Is the news media biased? Maybe it should be! In this class, we will take a look at how news is delivered, and the forces at play that make the writers, readers and viewers, think it has a slanted edge. In addition, the class will offer ways you can become involved, producing your own version of the news. Class limited to 20 students. Cost: $195

Primeros Pasos –A Beginner’s Spanish CourseLeonardo De Andrade - MW6:00-7:30 p.mTwenty Sessions beginning Sept 14 – Nov 18

Languages are best learned when students are immersed in it. This course aims at having students use Spanish even if not all the words are understood, or only a little can be said at the begin-ning. By the end of Primeros Pasos students are familiar with everyday expressions, are asking questions and initiate a com-mon conversations. Class limited to 20 students. Cost $295

alization; religious practices; revolutionary movements; race and gender relations; and Latin American-U.S. diplomacy.

Revolutions in Latin America Prof. Wood-2243-01 MW 2:00-3:15 p.m. What is social revolution? Who, why and under what historical conditions are such measures undertaken? This course examines vseveral revolutionary case studies in Latin America during the 20th century. Careful attention is paid to events in Mexico, Cuba, and Nicaragua as well as to repressive regimes in Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

Modern Europe Prof. Geller-2403-01 MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m. Introduction to major issues and events that have shaped west-ern Europe since 1600, with emphasis on basic themes such as the development of the nation-state, the roles of the church and science in society, the modern “tradition” of revolution, and the function of ideology in politics.

China & Japan from Antiquity to 1800 Prof. Buoye-2613-01 MWF 8:00-8:50 a.m.Introduction to the politics and culture of traditional China and Japan, focusing on the interaction between state and society, the influences of secular and religious philosophies on the elite and the masses, and relations between China and Japan.

LANGUAGES

German IProf. Williams-1004-01 MTWF 8:00-8:50 a.m., Acquisition of basic communication competence, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural skills. Study of grammar as an aid to communication. No previous training or experience in German necessary.

MUSIC

Jazz: Mirror of American SocietyProf. Howard 1043-01 MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m.Late 19th century to present day America traced through jazz art-ists and styles.

PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

Socrates to Sartre: Ideas that Shaped our WorldProf. Futch 1003-01 MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m.Major ideas, figures and movements in philosophy that have shaped thought and heritage from the beginnings of Greek thought to the present, including the broad historical and cultural context in which these ideas emerged.

Philosophy and Film Metaphysics & MoreProf.Gardner: 1123-01 MW 6:00-7:15 p.m.Film is the democratic art form par excellence. From this point of view, we study honor, rivalry, jealousy, betrayal, love, sacri-

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