HON 2260 Honors Colloquium: Ms. Kijua Sanders-Mcmurtry
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Honors Program COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Spring 2005 ______
HON 2260 Honors Colloquium: Ms. Kijua Sanders-McMurtry Diversity, Leadership and Service in Society (FLC) M 2:45-4:25 pm - CRN 16235 25 seats – 2 credit hours
This course will engage students in interactive dialogues surrounding issues of diversity, leadership and service and place these in a social context. Students will participate in discussions related to various topics including culture, gender, religion and sexuality. We will study divergent perspectives on leadership and service with the goal of developing skills that will enhance the collegiate experience for all students.
The course design is rooted in the concept of “engaged pedagogy”. This style of teaching encourages students to be active agents in their own learning process. The instructor serves the role of guiding discussions and providing materials that will inspire students to consider new ways to lead and serve on campus and in the community-at-large. However, students are integrally involved in the evolution of the course.
Course materials will cover readings from various disciplines including cultural/ethnic studies, gender studies, and religious studies with a specific emphasis on framing these issues in a socio- historical context. Students will be expected to complete all course requirements in creative ways that maintain the energy and excitement of the classroom environment.
Each month we will have community leaders join us for interactive class discussions where they will discuss their various leadership styles.
Our class will visit two centers dedicated to community leaders or civic-minded individuals who made a difference in our society.
Assignments will consist of a class presentation, two essays and one community service activity either on or off-campus.
HON 3260 Honors Colloquium: Dr. C. Grant Luckhardt Native American Thought and Literature W 3:00-4:40 pm – CRN 14183 17 seats – 2 credit hours
The goal of this course is for students to begin to explore the history, literature, belief system and values of a small portion of the First Peoples of our continent. Readings will include the origin narrative of the Navajo, accounts of their histories as written by First Peoples, parts of Black Elk Speaks, and selected myths and legends. There will also be viewings of slides and movies. A reading and a discussion journal will be turned in each week. The class will be conducted as a seminar.
HON 3750 Honors Forum: Dr. C. Grant Luckhardt Ethics of the Professoriate W 11:00-12:40 pm – CRN 11484 17 seats – 2 credit hours
This semester the Forum will deal with ethical issues in university teaching. We will use a casebook to examine many of the kinds of ethical questions that arise in the teaching of undergraduates in a university. Most of these cases are discipline-general, applying equally to courses in accounting and zoology. The issues are those about which some real ethical debate can occur, not those that are clear-cut and require no analysis (such as sexual harassment, plagiarism, the commission of felonies, etc.). We will ask, for example, whether professors should date students, whether a large gap between course descriptions and actual class contents should be of concern, whether professors should require their own books for their classes, whether “weed-out” exams are proper, how students can be exploited by professors, how politics can enter into a professor’s teaching, and the ethics of professors writing recommendations for students. Many of the issues we will examine are unexamined by professors, and so an appropriate place to begin such examinations seems to be with the people most affected by them, viz., students. This course provides you as a student the opportunity to raise the issues, examine them, and to decide what you think is proper professional behavior, and what is not.
The casebook we will use is The Ethics of Teaching: A Casebook, by Keith-Spiegel, Wittig, Perkins, et al. Photocopied articles and materials will also be distributed during the class. A reading and a discussion journal will form, along with class participation, three equal parts of the grade.
HON AAS 3120 (W/ AAS 3120) Dr. Cora A. Presley African Diaspora MW 5:30-6:45 pm – CRN 15198 1 seat – 3 credit hours
Investigates the dispersal, growth, and influence of people of African descent throughout the world. A comparative analysis of historical, political, cultural, economic, and social development of the African diaspora.
HON AAS 4120 (W/ AAS 4120) Dr. Charles E. Jones African-American Political Thought T TH 5:30-6:45 pm - CRN 10035 5 seats – 3 credit hours This course introduces students to major African-American political and social ideas of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In this course, we will critically examine some of the major expressions of that discourse in order to arrive at some understanding of the principles, goals and strategies developed by African-American women and men. Black nationalism, integration, black conservatism, black feminist thought and Afrocentrism will be covered.
Course objectives:
1. To introduce students to the development and character of African-American political and social discourse. 2. To introduce students to the role that political and social ideas play in the lives of African- Americans. 3. To introduce students to black feminist criticism as a dimension of African-American thought. 4. To help and encourage students to read, think, discuss and write intelligently, analytically and critically about African-American social and political discourse in particular, and the larger American social and political dynamic, in general.
Readings will include four books and a course pack. Assignments include a midterm, final, and three short papers.
HON AH 4900 (W/ AH 8000) Dr. Maria P. Gindhart Special Studies Seminar T 12:00-2:30 pm – CRN 16547 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: one 4000-level art history course. Topics may include African diaspora, German expressionism, Renaissance urban planning, signs and symbols in Christian art, and American identity as shaped by the domestic interior. May be repeated for credit if topics are different.
HON ANTH 1102 (W/ ANTH 1102) Dr. George Mbeh Intro to Anthropology MW 12:00-1:15 pm – CRN 14605 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This introductory course will enable students to embrace current issues from each of the major subdisciplines of anthropology: cultural, biological, linguistic and archaeological anthropology. This course will boldly cover an impressive array of topics to give both past and present perspectives on the human experience. Specific topics will include the nature of science, the biological and cultural evolution of humans, race, class and gender, ancient civilizations, present-day cultural diversity and cultural diversity and cultural change. HON ANTH 4300 (W/ ANTH 4300) Dr. Frank L. Williams Human Evolution MW 12:00-1:15 pm – CRN 10138 2 seats – 3 credit hours
This course is designed to survey the available evidence for the evolution of Homo sapiens. The labs will involve examining the GSU fossil cast and skeletal collections and, using some simple mathematical operations, determining size/shape relationships among the material presented. The course will focus on the fossilization process, dating methods, how evolutionary relationships are determined, geologic time, vertebrate/mammalian evolution, primate models for human evolution, the diet and locomotion of early primates, bipedalism, the australopithecines, Pleistocene Homo and the Neanderthals.
The requirements for this course include two tests, numerous lab assignments and a laboratory-based project/paper.
HON ANTH 4500 (W/ ANTH 4500) Dr. Valerie I. Fennell Anthropology of Aging T TH 1:00-2:15 pm – CRN 15721 2 seats – 3 credit hours
Anthropological approach to the aging process in western and nonwestern societies.
HON ASTR 1020 (FLC) Staff Stellar & Galactic Astronomy MWF 9:00-9:50 am lec. – CRN 15672 T 8:00-9:50 am lab 10 seats – 4 credit hours
Three lecture and two laboratory hours a week. The study of the Sun and stars, their physical properties and evolution, interstellar matter, star clusters, our galaxy ad other galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe.
HON BIOL 1108K (W/ BIOL 1108K) Dr. Diane E. Day Principles of Biology II (FLC) Dr. David N. Blaustein MWF 8:00-8:50am lec – CRN 16342 M 10:00-11:50am lab W 10:00-11:50am lab 10 seats – 4 credit hours
Biology 1107/1108 is a two-semester sequence laboratory science course. Honors students are exposed to a more intensive, detailed biology curriculum. Qualified students are assigned to a special laboratory section for in-depth investigation of several biological phenomena. In addition, guest lecturers from diverse scientific disciplines augment the learning experience and better pre-pare the honors student for a career in research and/or a health profession. HON BIOL 2108K (W/ BIOL 2108K) Dr. Carmen D. Eilertson Foundations of Biology II Dr. Barbara Baumstark MW 12:00-1:15pm lec – CRN 16343 TH 1:00-2:50pm lab 4 seats – 4 credit hours
Prerequisites: Biol 2107K (or Biol 1107 and 2800) and Chem 1211. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Animal and Plant biology with emphasis on structure, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Fulfills Biology Major requirement.
Additional reading on selected topics in biology may be assigned.
HON BIOL 3800 (W/ BIOL 3800) Dr. Therese M. Poole Molecular Cell Biology T TH 8:00-9:15 am – CRN 10538 10 seats – 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students will also learn about the methodology used in molecular cell biology. The course relies heavily on chemical principles; students must have the appropriate prerequisite courses. Students will prepare informational pamphlets on molecular diseases as part of the honor's project.
HON BIOL 3880 (W/ BIOL 3880) Dr. Sidney Crow Microbiology T TH 8:00-9:15 am - CRN 10550 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic vocabulary, concepts and processes of microbiology. This course is extremely reading intensive, and it requires the rapid assimilation of large amounts of material. We will examine four aspects of microbiology: microorganisms and techniques, microbial genetics, metabolism, disease and medical microbiology. Honors students will read pertinent outside readings and have discussions with the instructor.
HON BIOL 3900 (W/ BIOL 3900) Dr. Malcolm Zellars Genetics MW 12:00-1:15 pm - CRN 16344 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Biol 2108K and 3800, or equivalent course work; Chem 2400 recommended. Three lecture hours a week. Introduction to classical and molecular genetics including Mendelian genetics, gene mapping, and molecular biology. HON BUSA 2106 (BUSA 2106) Dr. Nancy R. Mansfield The Legal Environment of Business (Honors BLC students only) MW 12:00-1:15 pm – CRN 16677 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: none. CSP: 1, 6. This course provides the business student with a study of the interrelationship of law, ethics, and business. The course also covers government regulation of business activities and the legal environment within which business must operate.
HON BUSA 2106 (W/ BUS 2106) Dr. Susan Willey The Legal Environment of Business T TH 9:30-10:45am - CRN 16398 5 seats – 3 credit hours
The legal environment plays a significant role in facilitating and constraining business activity. To be competitive, American business must both understand and strategically use the legal environment to minimize risk and enhance productivity. This course provides the student with an overview of US statutory, administrative and judicial efforts to regulate business activity in several areas: business entities, corporations, employment law, contracts, torts and criminal law, products liability, consumer protection and the protection of intellectual property. Strategic responses to competitive pressures may also require managers to make difficult ethical decisions. After an introduction to ethical theory and decision-making models, the course will focus on the application of ethics to business decision- making.
For Spring 2005, the Honors Component to BUSA 2106 will require honors students to attend 2-3 short seminars in January-February to introduce basic legal research, reading and analyzing Supreme Court opinions, and legal citation form. Honors students will use these skills to analyze a recent Supreme Court case on the constitutionality of large punitive damage awards. The honors component will culminate in a seminar in which each honors student will present his/her case analysis paper as we trace the evolution of this line of case precedents. In addition, students will have the opportunity to tour the GSU law library and/or attend a law school class for first year students.
A copy of the Spring 2004 course syllabus and the Spring 2003guidelines for the Honors project (which also dealt with punitive damages) is available in the Honors Program Office (Room 428 University Center). For additional information, contact Dr. Willey at [email protected].
HON CHEM 1212K (W/ CHEM 1212K) Dr. Davon Kennedy General Chemistry II (FLC) Dr. Pedro Vasquez MWF 12:00-12:50pm lec - CRN 15690 F 8:45-9:30 am lab F 9:30-11:45 am lab 12 seats – 4 credit hours
Prerequisite: Chem 1211K with grade of D or higher. (Grade of C or higher required for all Chemistry majors.) Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. Second course in a two- semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Honors students must meet as a group with the instructor at least twice during the semester. In the laboratory portion of the course, the honors student will be required to write a five page introduction on coordination compounds and dyes in addition to the usual lab report.
HON CHEM 3110 (W/ CHEM 3110) Dr. Chad E. Stephens Organic Chemistry Lab II (Minimester 1) M TH 1:30-2:20 pm lec - CRN 15738 M TH 2:30-6:15 pm lab 4 seats – 2 credit hours
Co-requisite: Chem 3410. Concurrent enrollment in Chem 3410 is strongly suggested. This is an individualized, project-based lab that involves the synthesis, purification, and characterization of a unique series of interrelated compounds. Spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, IR, and UV-Vis are employed/discussed. In addition to regular assignments, honors students employ additional techniques for compound characterization, such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC), mass spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and\or fluorine NMR.
HON CHEM 3110 (W/ CHEM 3110) Dr. Chad E. Stephens Organic Chemistry Lab II (Minimester 2) M TH 1:30-2:20 pm lec - CRN 15739 M TH 2:30-6:15 pm lab 4 seats – 2 credit hours
Same as course description above.
HON CRJU 2200 (W/ CRJU 2200) Dr. Terrance J. Taylor Social Science and the American Crime Problem MW 1:30-2:45 pm – CRN 14246 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course provides students with a broad theoretical and empirical overview of the American crime problem, building on the premise that there is a distinctively American flavor to crime in the United States. Exploring crime from a social science perspective, the course develops a survey understanding of how the patterned influence of social institutions (family, government, schools), subcultures, and the social psychology of everyday life come together to shape how society defines, organizes, and responds to crime. In short, this class will frame crime as a pressing social problem and then embark upon an interdisciplinary analysis (one that draws upon the core concepts and perspectives of sociology, anthropology, and psychology) that deconstructs crime and criminality in the United States. In addition to classroom discussions, students will write a paper and use WebCT to explore the American crime problem. Students will participate in a bulletin board, as well as have access to Internet resources related to classroom discussions.
HON CRJU 2200 (W/ CRJU 2200) Dr. Dean Dabney Social Science and the American Crime Problem T TH 1:00-2:15 pm – CRN 14250 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Course Description: This course provides students with a broad theoretical and empirical overview of the American crime problem. It approaches the problem from a social science perspective and provides a survey understanding of how the patterned influence of social institutions (family, government, schools), subcultures, and the social psychology of everyday life come together to shape how society defines, organizes, and responds to crime.
Course Objectives: This class builds on the premise that there is a distinctively American flavor to the crime problem in this country. A socio-historical analysis will show how crime and criminality is defined and fostered by the political, economic, education, family, media, and other American social institutions. We will also consider how the subcultural norms and behaviors, as well as the routines of persons' everyday lives, influence crime and criminality in this country. Finally, we will consider potential strategies and approaches that might be used to counter the harmful effects of institutional, cultural, and individual-level risk factors.
Students of this class will: 1) comprehend the nature and dynamics of criminal behavior and society's response to this behavior; 2) be exposed to the various theories that social science scholars use to account for individual (micro) and societal (macro) level variations in crime; 3) appreciate how specific institutional, subcultural, and individual-level aspects of American life contribute to our growing crime problem. In short, this class will frame crime as a pressing form of social problem and then embark upon a interdisciplinary analysis (one that draws upon the core concepts and perspectives of sociology, anthropology, and psychology) that deconstructs crime and criminality in the United States.
Course Requirements: Exams (3 @ 50 points each): There will be three (3) non-cumulative exams. The first exam will be given in the second month of the semester. The second exam will be given during the third month of the semester. And the third exam will be given during the final exam week. All 3 exams will be preceded by a review exercise that will take place at the end of the last class meeting before the exam. Exams will consist of 50 multiple choice questions worth one point each.
Paper Assignment (1 @ 50 points): Each student enrolled in the Honors section of the class shall prepare a 5 page, double-spaced, typewritten paper to be handed in during the last class period. Students will identify a specific social institution, subcultural pressure, or daily routine that thrives in American society. They will describe how the structure and process of this structure or social process serves to define and foster some aspect of crime and/or criminality. The discussion should conclude with a presentation of pointed policy initiatives that might be implemented to address the situation. HON CRJU 4230 (W/ CRJU 4230) Dr. Mark D. Reed Prevention and Strategies for Juvenile Offenders MW 12:00-1:15 pm CRN - 16312 4 seats – 3 credit hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of prevention and correctional strategies for juvenile offenders. It examines the philosophy and practical application of prevention and intervention programs or strategies to reduce or control juvenile delinquency and other high-risk behaviors. Readings and discussions will focus on a variety of prevention and control efforts and will analyze the effectiveness of these approaches.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To familiarize students about the nature, prevalence, and antecedents of risk behaviors among America’s youth.
1. To understand the philosophical rationales for the prevention and control of adolescent high-risk behavior. 2. To provide a complete description and critical evaluation of major prevention and intervention programs or strategies to reduce or control juvenile delinquency, gang violence, teenage pregnancy and risky sexual behavior, adolescent substance abuse and addiction, youth suicide, and school failure and dropping out of school. 3. To identify common components of successful prevention and intervention programs or strategies.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Honors Students: In addition to three non-cumulative examinations, students enrolled in the course for Honors credit are required to write a 25-page literature review. The purpose of the literature review is to provide a critical assessment of prior empirical research that evaluates the effectiveness of a prevention or intervention program in promoting risk behavior change or control of at-risk youth. These students are also required to submit two drafts of their paper to Dr. Reed for feedback before the final due date.
HON ENGL 2120 (W/ ENG 2120) Dr. Wayne E. Erickson British Literature T TH 4:00-5:15 pm - CRN 15715 10 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in Engl 1102 or equivalent. Historical survey of literature from the British Isles, with consideration of literary genres, conventions and modes. Issues such as language change, periodization, canon formation, national identity, and the interrelations between literature and other elements of culture.
HON ENGL 2140 (W/ ENGL 2140) Dr. Tanya Caldwell Intro to Literary Studies T TH 9:30-10:45 am - CRN 15716 5 seats – 3 credit hours Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in Engl 1102 or equivalent. Materials, methods, and terminology used in the discipline of literary studies. Practice in effective critical writing and examination of the various critical theories available for interpretation and analysis.
HON ENGL 3410 (W/ ENGL 3410) Dr. Paul J. Voss Early and Mid 17 th Century English Literature MW 5:30-6:45 pm- CRN 15717 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Nonmajor prerequisite: grade of C or higher in Engl 2120. Earlier seventeenth-century English poetry, prose, and drama; special attention to Donne and Jonson.
HON ENGL 3830 (W/ ENGL 3830) Dr. Audrey Goodman American Literature 1914-1945 T TH 11:00-12:15 pm - CRN 15718 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Course Description: English 3830 surveys the fiction and poetry of major American writers of the early twentieth century, including Wharton, Loos, Frost, Hughes, Stevens, Cather, Fitzgerald, Hurston, and Chandler. This semester we will investigate the violent mixture of tradition and innovation that defines American modernism by comparing Wharton's old New York with the modern city created by the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance; contrasting Cather's romantic West with Chandler's dark Los Angeles; and exploring a wide variety of new literary languages. Students will practice textual analysis and learn to synthesize close reading with cultural study.
Texts The Norton Anthology of American Literature, 1914-1945 Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep
Requirements and Grading 1. Two essay exams (30% each). 2. One research paper (30%). 3. Attendance and participation (10%).
HON ENGL 4140 (W/ ENGL 4140) Dr. James E. Hirsh Shakespeare, Later Works T TH 4:00-5:15 pm - CRN 15719 5 seats – 3 credit hours This course will examine a diverse selection of plays that Shakespeare wrote in the second half of his career. We will explore specific psychological, social, and philosophical issues raised by these plays as well as the artistic techniques they employ and the challenges they create for playgoers and readers. The main function of the course is to help students develop their abilities to respond to Shakespeare's complex and subtle works with imagination and intellectual rigor. Assignments will include participation in class discussions, papers, and an essay examination.
HON FREN 4103 (W/ FREN 4103) Dr. George A. Perla History of French Civil MW 1:30-2:45 pm – CRN 16461 4 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Fren 3013, 3023, 3033. Social, political, intellectual, and artistic developments from the Middle Ages though the nineteenth century.
HON FILM 4310 (W/ FILM 4310) Dr. Jack S. Boozer, Jr. Feature Screenwriting T 1:00-3:30 pm – CRN 15660 2 seats – 3 credits hours
Principles of writing the full-length screenplay for feature film. Preparation for and writing of the first half of the screenplay. The second half will be completed in the sequence course. Film 4320: Feature Screenwriting II.
HON GEOG 1101 ( W/ GEOG 1101) Staff Intro to Human Geography MW 1:30-2:45 pm - CRN 11253 2 seats – 3 credit hours
This course deals with the way that unique combinations of environmental and human factors produce places with distinctive landscapes and cultural attributes around the globe. World regional geography provides information concerning Earth’s physical and human systems and their interdependency. This in turn serves as a basis for knowledgeable humans to work in the best interests of our planet.
HON GEOL 1121K (W/ GEOL 1121K) Dr. Eirik J. Krogstad Introductory Geosciences I MWF 11:00-11:50am lec - CRN 13947 TH 3:00-4:50pm lab 2 seats – 4 credit hours This course will introduce you to Earth materials including rocks and minerals, sediments, soils, and fossil fuels as well as the fundamental physical and chemical processes that shape Earth. For example, you will learn how geologists think mountains form, why earthquakes happen in California but not so often around Georgia and why some volcanoes make better neighbors than others. By the end of this class I hope you will see the natural world around you through new eyes.
HON GEOL 1122K Dr. Pamela C. Burnley Introductory Geosciences II (FLC) T TH 9:30-10:45am lec - CRN 13097 TH 1:00-2:50 pm lab 29 seats – 4 credit hours
In this course students who have already taken Geology 1121 (Introductory Geosciences I) will continue to learn about the fundamental physical and chemical processes that shape Earth, building on their knowledge of earth materials and Earth's internal processes. The focus this semester will be on surficial processes, geologic time and the history of life. There will be one or more field trips during the semester. Attendance on all trips is required. These trips are important because they will allow the student to apply what they are learning in class to the real world. The trips will also be fun! 10% of the grade for this course is invested in a project. The goal of the project is to allow students to investigate some aspect of geology in greater depth. The project is structured for maximum flexibility so that students can become engaged in doing something that really interests them; there are also more structured options for the project.
HON GEOL 1122K (W/ GEOL 1122K) Mr. Kenneth J. Terrell Introductory Geosciences II T TH 11:00-12:15pm lec - CRN 14657 T 1:00-2:50pm lab 2 seats – 4 credit hours
Same as course description above HON GEOL 1122K.
HON GEOL 1122K (W/ GEOL 1122K) Dr. Seth E. Rose Introductory Geosciences II MW 12:00-1:15pm lec – CRN 14643 F 11:00-12:50pm lab 3 seats – 4 credit hours
Honors students will complete all coursework associated with the regular Geol 1122 requirements, plus a term paper (10-15 pages) on a topic related to Introductory Geology II, to be approved by the instructor. For example, from readings in Scientific American or elsewhere, the student may write a paper summarizing one of the major concepts of earth history, such as planetary formation and evolution, the origin and evolution of global tectonic activity, the origin of life, or the hydrological cycle.
The strict deadline for final submission of the term paper is the hour of the final examination. The instructor may require submission of a preliminary draft of the paper at some date prior to the final exam date. The course grade will combine the normal Geol 1122 grading (90% of final grade) and the grade on the term paper (10% of the final grade of Geol 1122H). Failing to complete the Geol 1122H term paper will lead to a 10% debit to the final grade.
HON LGLS 3020 (W/ LGLS 3020) Dr. Susan Willey Introduction to the Law TT l:00 - 2:15pm - CRN 16393 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: None. LGLS 3020 provides an overview of the legal system, sources of law and legal analytical models. Case analysis, legal research, and legal writing are integral components of the class. For Spring 2005, this course will be both an RCB Honors Course and a Writing Intensive course (as designated by the GSU Writing Across the Curriculum Committee) open to up to 5 GSU general honors students. The course will emphasize basic legal research, reading and analyzing Supreme Court opinions, legal citation form and legal writing. Students will be introduced to a variety of legal writing styles: persuasive arguments, objective memoranda, briefing cases, and a formal academic paper analyzing a recent Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of large punitive damage awards. The course will culminate in a seminar in which each student will present his/her case analysis paper as we trace the evolution of this line of case precedents. In addition, students will have the opportunity to tour the GSU law library and/or attend a law school class for first year students.
The substantive content of the course is still being developed. The legal argument will explore issues of negligent hiring and vicarious liability of employers for the criminal acts of their employees. Recent Supreme Court employment discrimination cases on sexual harassment and the Americans with Disabilities Act will serve as the vehicle for introducing students to reading and analyzing Supreme Court cases. An examination of selected Georgia cases on motor vehicles (contracts, lemon laws, repossession and DUI issues) and real property (deeds and leases, disclosure and warranty of habitability, premises liability, eviction and other L-T responsibilities) will provide opportunities for statutory and case analysis skills needed to write the case briefs and objective memorandum. To complement the punitive damages cases students are analyzing for their main projects, we may explore some of the products liability and medical malpractice issues that underlie the current “tort reform” proposals.
The Fall 2004 syllabus (as a non-honors course) and Guidelines for the case analysis paper are available in the Honors Program Office (Room 428 University Center). For additional information, contact Dr. Willey at [email protected].
HON MUA 1500 (W/ MUA 1500) Dr. Geoffrey J. Haydon Jazz: Origins, Styles, and Influ MWF 9:00-9:50 am - CRN 11819 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Students are given an encompassing historical view of Jazz in America from its origin up to the present. Significant musicians/artists, styles, recordings, etc., are investigated. Students are expected to attend live jazz concerts and utilize the listening resources center. Three tests, two papers, and attendance determine the final grade for all students. Honors students will also be required to do two extra projects and two book reports dealing with topics assigned by the professor.
HON MUA 1900 (W/ MUA 1900) Dr. Mark W. Street Dramatic Music: Renaissance – 20 th Century MW 9:30-10:45 am - CRN 11823 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Introduction to dramatic music is designed to acquaint students with a wide variety of staged musical drama dating from the 12th century to the present day. Beginning with a discussion of the significance of music in ancient Greek drama, the course proceeds through the emergence of medieval miracle and mystery plays, liturgical drama, the birth of opera in late 16th century Florence, and the development of opera into its many types over the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Additionally, the course covers certain aspects of ballet, as well as specialized dramatic genres such as operetta, musical theater, rock opera and performance art. Students not only will familiarize themselves with various singing styles, vocal categories, etc., but will examine various musical, literary and dramatic methods utilized by composers, librettists and directors. Works under particular study include: the Ordo virtutem by Hildegard of Bingen; operas by Monteverdi, Purcell, Telemann, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Bizet, Verdi, Wagner, Mussorgsky, Puccini, R. Strauss, Berg, Britten, Stravinsky and Corigliano; operettas by J. Strauss, Jr., and Gilbert & Sullivan; musical theater by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Jones & Schmidt, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber; and performance art by Meredith Monk and Laurie Anderson. Most of these works are presented on video during class sessions. Special attention is paid to the historical environment from which specific musical dramas arose, thus enabling students to contemplate the works as reflections of life, society, politics and culture during (and beyond) their respective historical eras.
HON MUA 1930 (W/ MUA 1930) Dr. Mark W. Street Music, Society, & Culture T TH 1:00-2:15 pm - CRN 11828 3 seats – 3 credit hours
Music, society, and culture. The role of music, including its basic elements, forms, styles, and media, in modern culture. Interactive lectures, performance demonstrations, concerts, listening, and participation, including web-based learning. No prior musical experience required.
HON MUA 3930 (W/ MUA 3930) Dr. Mark W. Street Music, Society, & Culture T TH 1:00-2:15 pm - CRN 11837 3 seats – 3 credit hours
Music, society, and culture. The role of music, including its basic elements, forms, styles, and media, in modern culture. Interactive lectures, performance demonstrations, concerts, listening, and participation, including web-based learning. No prior musical experience required.
HON PERS 2001(W/ PERS 2001) Mr. Kenneth J. Terrell Persp: Comparative Culture: Criminal Justice System T TH 11:00-11:50 am - CRN 14458 10 seats – 2 credit hours
This course will introduce students to the comparative study of criminal justice systems in the world today. Initially, students will receive a brief orientation to the justice system of the United States. This will include such topics as law enforcement, courts, criminal law and procedure, adult corrections, and juvenile justice. This will be followed by an examination of the justice systems found in England, France, and China. These countries were selected because they represent distinct legal cultures. The role that legal culture has played and the significance that law currently has in the governance of a country has a profound impact on the nature of a country's approach to crime and issues of justice.
HON PERS 2001 (W/ PERS 2001) Dr. Jonathan R. Herman Persp: Comparative Culture: Comparative Religious Traditions T TH 11:00-11:50 pm – CRN 14460 5 seats – 2 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the comparative study of religion by examining the festival/holiday calendars of the world’s major religious traditions. During the semester, we will explore the religious holidays of South Asian traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism), East Asian traditions (Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto), and Western traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha’i). In some cases, we may focus on the origins of the holidays; in other cases, we may focus more on how they are celebrated. We may also consider what a tradition’s religious calendar tells us about other aspects of the tradition. Readings in the each tradition will be scheduled to coincide roughly with one or more of its respective holidays.
HON PERS 2001 (W/ PERS 2001) Dr. Oliver Greene Persp: Comparative Culture: Ethno-Pop Music T 1:00-2:40 pm – CRN 16254 5 seats – 2 credit hours
This writing-centered course examines the contemporary music of select cultures and countries of the world. Writing centered courses are sponsored by the Writing Across the Curriculum Department and are designed to improve student learning through various types of writing assignments. The musical genres and musicians discussed in the course are of international, national, cultural, political, historical, and/or social significance. Popular music and musicians of the world are selected from various countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The music of each large region is presented as a module and includes historical, cultural, and geographic information, analyses of musical traditions, and written and oral assignments. Guest lecturers and performers will discuss the processes of making music and the role of the music in the local community. This course also involves various methods of data presentation. Students may choose to attend in-class lecture presentations, do a combination of in-class presentations and online course work (blended delivery). Assistance with writing assignments is provided by a writing assistant sponsored by the Writing Across the Curriculum Department.
HON PERS 2001 (W/ PERS 2001) Dr. Jodi L. Eisterhold Persp: Comparative Culture: Humor Across Cultures W 1:00-2:40 pm - CRN 14459 5 seats – 2 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the various ways in which humor is used and realized across cultures. We will begin with an historical overview of humor (Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance theories of humor) and then explore humor as it appears in more modern times. This will include discussions of North American, British, Australian, Japanese, African, Chinese and Native- American humor. We will also look into business, academic and working-class humor. We will analyze these uses of humor as they appear in written forms (comics, cartoons, e-mail messages), and in oral forms (ordinary day-to-day conversations, radio, movies, sitcoms, late-night TV, and screwball comedies).
HON PERS 2001 (W/ PERS 2001) Dr. Oliver Greene Persp: Comparative Culture: Carnival in Trinidad and Brazil TH 1:00-2:40 pm - CRN 16255 5 seats – 2 credit hours
A group of interdisciplinary courses that provide a better understanding of the contemporary world through the study of different cultures. One course from this category may be used to fulfill requirements in Area B, Institutional Options.
HON PERS 2002 (W/ PERS 2002) Mr. Kenneth J. Terrell Scien Persp on Global Problems: Dinosaurs and Their World M 5:30-7:10 pm – CRN 14462 10 seats –2 credit hours
A group of interdisciplinary courses that deal with scientific approaches to important issues on the environment, public health, or technology. One course from the category may be used to fulfill requirements in Area B, Instructional Options.
HON PHIL 2010 (W/ PHIL 2010) Dr. Reina Hayaki Great Questions of Philosophy MW 12:00-1:15 pm - CRN 15871 10 seats – 3 credit hours
In this course we will explore some very deep philosophical questions, such as, "Do we have free will?", "Is the mind distinct from the brain?", "What is knowledge?", and "How ought we to live our lives?". The goal is not so much to find the answers to these questions, but rather to acquire the ability to understand and critically analyze a variety of perspectives on them. By the end of the course you should have a general understanding of some of the most important questions in philosophy as well as the ability to engage in philosophical argumentation. And, perhaps most rewarding of all, you will see ways in which some of these philosophical issues are already entwined in your life.
HON PHIL 2430 (W/ PHIL 2050) Dr. Stephen Jacobson Critical Thinking MW 12:00-1:15 pm - CRN 16236 10 seats – 3 credit hours
Corequisite: Engl 1103H. Development and application of principles of logic and sound reasoning. Open only to Honor students.
HON PHIL 3010 (W/ PHIL 3010) Dr. Anne Farrell History of Western Philosophy I: Ancient & Medieval T TH 11:00-12:15pm – CRN 15869 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Much of Western philosophy has its roots in the thought of the ancient Mediterranean world. In this course we will examine the works of philosophers who lived in the period from the 6th century BC through the 1st century BC, and consider their influence on the works of philosophers in the Middle Ages. We will begin with the pre-Socratic philosophers, whose questions about the nature of reality gave rise to the first scientific investigations and eventually to philosophy. We’ll then move on to study two foundational figures in Western philosophy, Plato and Aristotle. After that we’ll make a brief venture into the Hellenistic period sampling the work of two groups of Hellenistic philosophers, the Epicureans and the Skeptics. Finally, we will consider the influence of the works of Plato and Aristotle on medieval philosophy. Unlike ancient philosophy, much of medieval philosophy is concerned with the nature of God and proofs for the existence of God. However, the views developed in this period owe much to the metaphysics, epistemology and ethics of Plato and Aristotle.
HON PHIL 3020 (W/ PHIL 3020) Dr. Stephen Jacobson History-Western Phil II: Modern MW 1:30-2:45 pm – CRN 16420 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Development of European philosophy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Typically included are Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, ad Kant.
HON PHIL 3230 (W/ PHIL 3230) Mr. Kenneth P. Smith Philosophy of Religion T TH 1:00-2:15 pm - CRN 14556 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Is there an intelligent, loving being (i.e., God) who created the visible universe and all within it? If so, then is there a rational explanation for the presence of evil in the world that this being created and governs? What is this divine being like? Does human consciousness survive the death of the physical body? Is it reasonable to believe in religious miracles, e.g., the claim that Jesus walked on water, or that some Hindu saints have brought human beings back from the dead even after they had been cremated?
In approaching these, and other, religious questions philosophically, we will focus upon the reasons, evidence, arguments and counter-arguments that could be advanced with respect to these questions. Hence, the goal of this class is not only to make students familiar with those theories falling under the general rubric of the philosophy of religion, but to further refine each student’s ability to reason critically through any sort of philosophical or logical argument that might be advanced, religious or otherwise. The syllabus will be revised between semesters.
HON PHIL 4820 (W/ PHIL 4820) Dr. Andrew Altman Philosophy of Law T TH 1:30-2:15 pm - CRN 14557 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course introduces the student to some of the major concepts, issues and debates in contemporary legal philosophy. The issues covered include: the right of privacy; the basis and limits of freedom of speech and religion; the nature and importance of the rule of law; the legal aspects of the war on terrorism, including racial profiling and the use of torture against terrorists; and the relation between law and morality.
HON POLS 1101 (FLC) Dr. Michael B. Binford American Government MW 1:30-2:45 pm – CRN 15911 20 seats – 3 credit hours
This course will examine American government and political processes in light of our popular culture. We will explore how myths, images and symbols created and maintained by popular media shape our political life. Movies, music, TV, radio, and the Internet all play roles in educating, entertaining, and sometimes misleading us as citizens. We will be using a traditional American government text as well as several short pieces about popular culture.
HON POLS 4131 (W/ POLS 4131) Dr. Pamela C. Corley Civil Liberties & Rights T TH 11:00-12:15 pm – CRN 12148 6 seats – 3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to examine the role of the Supreme Court in defining the fundamental rights and liberties of citizens in the United States. In our system of separated powers, the Federal courts, and in particular the Supreme Court, balance the rights of the individual against the common good. We will examine the inherent tension in supporting individual rights when such individual rights conflict with the will of the democratic majority. It is my objective that students leave this course with a basic understanding of this inherent tension. However, it is equally as important that students improve their thinking and writing skills.
HON POLS 4180 (W/ POLS 4180) Dr. Daniel Franklin American Chief Executives TH 7:15-9:45 pm – CRN 15769 5 seats – 3 credit hours
The U.S. Presidency is an enormously dynamic institution. The character of the institution is so much a reflection of the personality of the occupant of the White House that it is difficult to know if the systematic study of the presidency is possible. For this semester we will focus on the possibility of isolating patterns in the conduct of the presidency that bind and can be used to compare one administration to the next. In order to understand the presidency, it is important to study everything from the offices that comprise the presidential branch to the personality of the President himself (or herself). In addition, for comparative purposes, we will discuss chief executives in foreign democracies and at the state level. HON POLS 4215 (W/ POLS 4215) Dr. Carrie L. Manning Politics of Peace T TH 2:30-3:45 pm - CRN 15766 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Explores the challenges of building stable political systems in the wake of civil war and international military intervention, using cases drawn from all regions of the world. In the second half of the course we will focus particularly on state-building efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
HON POLS 4460 (W/ POLS 4460) Dr. Michael E. Smith U.S. National Security Policy T TH 11:00-12:15 pm - CRN 15790 5 seats – 3 credit hours
For the first time in over fifty years, no single power, or coalition of powers, poses a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States. The end of the Cold War - or the "long peace" as some put it - has effectively deprived the U.S. government of its major military and ideological adversary, the Soviet Union. It would be shortsighted to claim, however, that the United States can return to the very limited role it played in world affairs before 1941. Advances in military technology, transportation, and communication have long since removed the insulation from the rest of the world that geographical distance used to provide. Moreover, the end of the Cold War brings not an end to threats to U.S. national interests, but rather a diffusion of threats. Indeed, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the U.S. response to them, illustrate perfectly how difficult it can be to fundamentally re-conceptualize the meaning of "national security" and re-organize our government agencies to provide that security.
Political Science 4460 is designed to introduce students to the major policy issues faced by the United States in the field of national security. As the main focus will be on policy substance, the course assumes you have a general familiarity with the institutions and procedures of U.S. foreign policy. Building on this knowledge, the course examines national security policy within three contexts. The first context is historical. With the end of the Cold War, U.S. policy-makers have had to reassess their fundamental policy objectives and, in doing so, have re-visited a number of questions concerning America's global role that had long been suppressed. The second context is political- economic: U.S. policy-makers must be increasingly sensitive to the domestic ramifications of their decisions as well as to the financial environment within which those decisions are made. The final context involves public policy analysis, or the translation of abstract policy statements or goals into formal plans involving the mobilization of our diplomatic, economic, military, law enforcement, and other resources.
HON POLS 4510 (W/ POLS 4510) Dr. Peter M. Lindsay Feminist Political Theory MW 3:00-4:15 pm – CRN 15779 5 seats – 3 credit hours This course provides students with an overview of feminist political thought. There will be three main components to the course. In the first section, students will review the classical texts of Western political thought to see how various male thinkers have conceived of the status and rights of women. In the second section, attention will be paid to the differences and common ground that exist within feminist thinking. Finally, students will examine a few of the classical, not-to-be-missed works of feminist thought, including the works of, among others, Simon de Beauvoir, bell hooks, Carol Gilligan and Catharine MacKinnon.
HON PSYC 1101 (FLC) Dr. Kim Darnell Introduction to General Psychology T TH 11:00-12:15 pm – CRN 15939 15 seats – 3 credit hours
A broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal.
Students successfully completing this course should be able to: Identify the major areas of study in psychology and major theoretical contributions. Understand the primary ways in which knowledge in psychology is accumulated and how to evaluate that knowledge. Describe basic neurophysiological functioning and biological influences on behavior. Define critical aspects of development in infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Identify the basis processes involved in sensation and perception. Understand basic concepts in such psychological processes as learning, memory, thinking, language, intelligence, motivation, and emotion. Understand the concepts of personality, psychological disorders, and therapy. Identify social influences on behavior and understand the major concepts in social psychology.
Topics Thinking critically w/psychological science Neuroscience, genetics, and behavior Development of the child Adolescence and adulthood Sensation Perception Learning Memory Thinking and language Intelligence Motivation Emotion Personality Psychological disorders Therapy Social psychology
Required Text: Myers, D. G. (2001). Psychology (6th ed). New York: Worth. Prerequisites: None
Honors Component: Honors students will keep a reading journal of all material that they read in and out of the course that pertains to topics being discussed in the course. They will collect articles related to psychological topics from the popular media and create a critical thinking scrapbook, where they discuss the stories and image thoughtfully, with respect to course content. Students will also have the option of reading and summarizing professional research articles in the psychological subdiscipline of their interest.
HON PSYC 4100 (W/ PSYC 4100) Dr. David A. Washburn Cognitive Psychology MW 12:00-1:15 pm- CRN 14552 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Describes cognitive phenomena, explains and utilizes research methods in cognitive psychology, discusses theories about the phenomena, and considers assumptions on which the theories and research are based. The honors section focuses additionally on significant studies and writings in the history of cognitive psychology.
HON PSYC 4620 Dr. Sarah Cook Psychology of Women MW 1:30-2:45 pm – CRN 15944 20 seats – 3 credit hours
This course is designed to examine psychological issues affecting women in a variety of contexts including health, work, family, sexuality and reproduction, and society. These contexts are nonexclusive; some issues cut across more than one context and will be explored in each. A key question throughout the course will be, “How can psychology contribute to a better understanding of women ad their lives in society?” In studying psychology of women we explore a perspective that is frequently excluded from standard psychology courses. The study of women’s psychology will lead us to discover and discuss bias in psychological research and theory. This investigation should also facilitate meaningful consideration of issues which have relevance for you as individuals. As race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and age affect the experience of being female in society, a diversity of viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged.
Course readings, assignments, and class discussions facilitate the following goals: To increase students’ and instructors’ knowledge of psychological theory and research concerning women, with a particular emphasis on the complexity of the issues. To enhance students’ ability to formulate and critically examine theoretical and research questions. To develop critical thinking skills to evaluate research and information about the psychology of women and specifically, sex and gender differences from the popular press and other forms of media. To become familiar with feminist criticisms of traditional psychology. To develop self-understanding and empowerment, appreciating that people need not be constrained by traditional gender roles.
Assignments include an interview with a women who has been influential in students’ lives, an annotated bibliography on a topic chosen by students, and two exams. Readings include a psychology of women textbook and several research articles. The course concludes by reading Bateson’s Composing a Life.
HON RELS 3050 (W/ RELS 3050) Dr. Christopher G. White Introduction to Religion MWF 11:00-11:50 am – CRN 13134 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course will offer a thematic introduction to the academic study of religion. Through examples drawn from a wide range of religious traditions (including African, Native American, Ancient Babylonian, Ancient Egyptian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim), we will explore how religions comment upon some of the central issues of humanity: Why is there evil in the world? Is there life after death? How do religious myths shape our attitudes toward our environment and toward each other? Is it ever right to kill another human being? How have theorists attempted to explain the similarities and differences between religions?
Readings will be taken largely from primary texts, some dating back four-thousand years. Sections in the course will include: Cosmological Myths and Their Effects (readings: Hymn to Alton, Enuma Elish, Genesis, Crow Indian, Mundaka-Upanishad); Creation Accounts and Feminisms (Mary Daly, Elaine Pagels); Religion and Race (South Africa, North American Slavery); The Problem of Evil (Elie Wiesel, Job); Mortality and the After-life (Gilgamesh, Kisagotami); Religion and Morality (including concepts of warfare in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition); and the Future of Religion (John Hick, Sallie McFague).
Honors student will take a essay mid-term, and write two short papers and a final paper. Depending on the size of the Honors section, I will try to organize and conduct a separate weekly meeting for Honors students only.
HON RELS 3270 (W/ RELS 3270) Dr. Kathryn McClymond World Religions MWF 10:00-10:50 am – CRN 14558 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Survey and comparison of the beliefs and practices of the major world religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. HON RELS 3350 (W/ RELS 3350) Dr. Kenneth P. Smith New Religious Movements T TH 2:30-3:45 pm - CRN 15851 5 seats – 3 credit hours
The purpose of this class is to provide students with a detailed introduction to a wide range of new religious movements, particularly those most relevant to modern American society and culture. In so doing, we will approach these movements from an different perspectives, emphasizing the historical contexts in which they arise, each movement’s unique development, the philosophical worldview each puts forth, and (perhaps most importantly) the assumptions and methodology we bring to the study of emerging religions, and religion in general.
Please note: This syllabus will be revised a great deal between semesters. Students are welcome to call, email or come by if they would like to discuss what next semester's syllabus might look like. My contact information is Dr. Kenneth Smith, 401 Arts & Humanities Building, Department of Philosophy & Program in Religious Studies, 404-651-0724, E-mail: [email protected].
HON RELS 3500 (W/ RELS 3500) Dr. John Iskander Introduction to Islam MWF 9:00-9:50 am - CRN 15861 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Central practices and beliefs of Islam; readings from the Qur’an, hadith, and other primary sources (in translation); and contemporary issues in Islam which might include the status of women. Nation of Islam, and Islamic fundamentalism/revivalism.
HON RELS 4040 (W/ RELS 4040) Dr. Timothy M. Renick Augustine and Aquinas T TH 11:00-12:15 pm – CRN 15847 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course will examine two of the most instrumental figures in the shaping of Western thought, Augustine and Aquinas. Using primary texts such as the Confessions, The City of God, and the Summa Theologica, as well as contemporary commentaries, we will explore how these two thinkers shape modern debate on such issues as God, women, sexuality, warfare, the nature of the state, sin, free will, and evil. Honors students will write two 5-page papers, and essay mid-term examination, and a final 10-page paper.
HON RELS 4610 (W/ RELS 4610) Dr. Kathryn McClymond Hinduism MW 12:00-1:15 pm – CRN 15848 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Introduction to Hindu religion and philosophy, with some consideration of Indian Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, and contemporary thought.
HON SOCI 1101 (W/ SOCI 1101) Dr. Charles Jaret Introductory Sociology T TH 2:30-3:45 pm – CRN 16332 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This initial course in sociology will explain what sociology is, illustrate the methods of studying social groups and society, and briefly explore selected topics in sociology (e.g., social interaction and obedience to authority; cultural change and ethnicity; socioeconomic inequality; deviant behavior). Sociology involves the careful, systematic observation and analysis of social interaction, groups, relationships, and factors that create social stability and change. In studying these things you will learn about the forces that affect our lives, understand the constraints and motivations that bear on us, and you will probably have some of your beliefs and values challenged.
Classes involve lectures and group discussions; readings include textbook summaries and original research articles by established researchers and scholars.
Expectation for Honors Students: Students in the honors section will attend the regularly scheduled classes of this course, but to receive honors credit, they must, in addition, attend several (about 5 during the semester) group discussion sessions. These sessions go into greater depth on selected course topics. They will be held outside of the regular class hours at a time that is mutually convenient for most students, so a student with a schedule that prevents him/her from meeting with the other students should not sign up for the honors section of this class.
HON SOCI 3212 (W/ SOCI 3212) Dr. James Ainsworth Race and Ethnic Relations T TH 11:00-12:15pm – CRN 6334 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course examines the sociology of racial, ethnic and cultural groups in the United States. Much of our focus will be on how these groups ad inequality intersect. Why, for instance, are African- Americans about three times as likely as whites to live below the poverty line? Why are recent arrivals from certain parts of Asia (Laos and Cambodia) almost five times as likely as whites to live below the poverty line? Are rates of unemployment the same across races? Who is more likely to go to college or become a white collar professional? These racial patterns are not accidents.
Why one racial group has a disproportionate share of wealth, political power and social status reflects a socio-historical process that is often made invisible by culture, politics and ideology. This class will examine the social forces and structure that privilege one racial group over another and the ideological apparatus that perpetuates and makes those arrangements possible.
First we will examine the historical and social development of the concept of race in the United States and how different beliefs about race, ethnicity and culture have been constructed. Second, we will examine how these constructions of race, more specifically individual and instructional racism, are linked to patterns of inequality in the United States. The readings are quite eclectic, drawings on classic sociological text, social psychology, economics, popular culture and literature.
HON SOCI 3228 (W/ SOCI 3228) Dr. Charles Jaret The Holocaust T TH 11:00-12:15 pm – CRN 16336 5 seats – 3 credit hour
The course describes and analyzes the mass deprivation and murder of Jews and other people under the policies and auspices of National Socialist Germany during the years 1933-1945. We examine the historical, social, political, and geographical contexts in which these events occurred. In doing this we inevitably also inquire about what led to this deadly outcome and how people think about and respond to it in the post-Holocaust years. The instructional material includes reading of books and articles, class lectures and discussions, films, a guest speaker, a trip to the Holocaust Museum in the Atlanta Jewish Federation, and perhaps a visit to a local archive to see in person some actual records and documentary evidence. Several examinations and a term paper are the primary means of student evaluation and grading.
Expectation for Honors Students: Students in the honors section will attend the regularly scheduled classes of this course, but to receive honors credit, they must, in addition, attend several (about 5 during the semester) group discussion sessions. These sessions go into greater depth on selected course topics. They will be held outside of the regular class hours at a time that is mutually convenient for most students, so a student with a schedule that prevents him/her from meeting with the other students should not sign up for the honors section of this class.
HON SOCI 4366 (W/ SOCI 4366) Dr. George Mobley Law and Society M 7:15-9:45 pm – CRN 16417 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Recruitment, training, and practice in the legal professions. Analysis of the legal system as a social process.
HON SPCH 1000 (W/ SPCH 1000) Staff Human Communication T TH 9:30-10:20 am - CRN 12519 5 seats – 2 credit hours This course is an introduction to human communication, including language development, verbal, nonverbal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and intercultural communication. This course may be used as one of the courses required in Area B, Institutional Options.
HON SPCH 1000 (W/ SPCH 1000) Staff Human Communication MW 11:00-11:50 am - CRN 15713 5 seats – 2 credit hours
Same course description as listed above.
HON SPCH 1500 (W/ SPCH 1500) Dr. Subrata Dey Public Speaking MW 1:30-2:45 pm - CRN 13275 3 seats – 3 credit hours
This course is the preparation and delivery of speeches to inform and to persuade with a focus on formal business presentation format. Special emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of organization, structure, and content of speeches. The purpose of this course is to learn how to provide value in organizational settings through practiced and professional speeches.
HON SPCH 1500 (W/ SPCH 1500) Dr. Subrata Dey Public Speaking MW 3:00-4:15 pm – CRN 13276 3 seats – 3 credit hours
Same course description as listed above.
HON SPCH 3450 (W/ SPCH 3450) Dr. Michael K. Davis Non-Verbal Communication T TH 8:00-9:15 am – CRN 12541 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Nonverbal communication is one of the fasting growing areas of the communication field. This course examines the major aspects of nonverbal behavior, including body movement, spatial communication, eye behavior, facial expressions, touching, environmental factors, voice artifacts, time and physical appearance. The intercultural differences in nonverbal communication are a central element of the course. Research theories and practical applications of nonverbal behavior will be included by means of class discussions, activities, and assignments. HON SPCH 4410 (W/ SPCH 4410) Staff Communication Disorders W 4:30-7:00 pm – CRN 16362 5 seats – 3 credit hours
Causes, incidence, assessment, and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders of children and adults.
HON WST 2010 (W/ WST 2010) Dr. Juliana Kubala Introduction to Women’s Studies T TH 11:00-12:15 pm - CRN 12629 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course will introduce students to women’s studies as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge that looks at the lives of women. In this course, we will analyze feminist theoretical writings, literature, history, personal narrative, and film in order to explore the roles of women in a variety of settings, from activism to the workforce. Moreover, we will discuss what it means to be a woman in terms of many issues, such as race, class, sexuality, and gender identity, in order to analyze how gender shapes and is shaped by other aspects of one’s identity. Finally, we will work to develop critical skills by exploring different methods of feminist analysis.
HON WST 3010 (W/ WST 3010) Dr. Juliana Kubala Feminisms T TH 1:00-2:15 pm - CRN 12631 5 seats – 3 credit hours
This course will introduce contemporary debates in U.S. feminist theory. In order to contextualize these debates and to explore the ways in which they have changed since the late sixties, we will begin with the earlier texts and then focus specifically on the 1980s and 90s. In particular, we will investigate ways in which differences internal to the group “women”, such as race, class and sexuality, have been theorized in the past thirty years. These discussions illustrate the ways in which fundamental questions about membership in the group “women” are continually and repeatedly contested throughout the second wave of the feminist movement. In this class, we will survey several arenas in which feminism is debated, including popular culture (film, music, literature) and the academy.
HON WST 4310 (W/ WST 4310) Dr. Juliana Kubala Girls T TH 4:00-5:15 pm – CRN 16182 5 seats – 3 credit hours This course will focus on the experiences of girls ranging from adolescence through young adulthood in the U.S. we will explore a variety of topics, including developmental theories, the impact of popular culture, body images, feminist movements, and various sorts of resistance to dominant cultural positions. We will highlight the ways in which girls themselves speak; to that end, we will primarily emphasize the voices of girls themselves, although we will also examine some academic analyses of these voices. The course, then, will investigate the subject-positions made possible for girls in both mainstream and subcultural mileus and then go on to analyze the various strategies girls have developed in order to both embody and subvert these possibilities.