Introduction to American Literature ENG 10500 section 03
MWF 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Instructor: Kirsten Wasson

Study of literary modes, such as fiction, poetry, essays, and drama, in which American writers have expressed ideals of individual conduct and social relationships or have appraised and challenged the practices of society. Emphasis is placed on class participation.

Critical Health Issues HPS 20500 sections 01 or 02
TR 1:10 p.m. - 2:25pm or TR 2:35 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Instructor: Stewart Auyash

Critical Health Issues is about the evolution and analysis of U.S. health policy. Health services in the U.S. are a vast enterprise that includes all sectors of government and industry. In a country where health services accounts for about 1 out of every 10 workers and about 15 cents out of every dollar spent, there are about 40 million people without access to services. But health is also more than financial access. Racial, gender, ethnic, and class issues are key factors in access to health services, the quality of services rendered, and the overall health statue. The poor, immigrants, and minorities are also affected by inequalities. By using epidemiological evidence and contrasting alternatives from the U.S. and abroad, this course uses a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the most recent issues in U.S. health services.

Social Change SOCI 208
MWF 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. or 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Instructor: Alicia Swords

How does social change happen? How can people make changes in the social structures of society? How do social forces in our society constrain our capacities to make changes? This course studies social change processes from individual leadership development to massive social movements, drawing on examples from Latin America and the United States. We consider the relationships between social structure and human agency. The goal of the course is to reveal possibilities and challenges for transforming society. Cases studies address recent and historical social movements, such as movements led by workers, indigenous people, people of color, women, immigrants and the poor. Students will develop a sociological perspective on how social changes are made in the Americas.

Understanding Capitalism POL 14300 sections 1 or 2
TR 9:25 a.m. -10:40 a.m. or TR 1:10 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Instructor: Naeem Inayatullah

Exploration of the role of class conflict in the making of contemporary political and social life. Application of theoretical and historical materials to assess capitalism's complex relationship to such ideals as progress, freedom, equality, individuality, and justice. Understanding the personal, regional, national, and global scope of capitalism

Introduction to African Diaspora CSCR- 10600
TR 9:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Instructor: Sean Eversley-Bradwell

This course provides the introductory framework for study, research and exploration of an African Diaspora. By exploring the roots/routes of African people across place/space, the course investigates the Black experience. Particular attention is given to the legacy of African/European Enslavement and the physical, cultural and intellectual movements between Africa and the Americas. This includes an investigation of resistance movements, colonialism, liberation organizations, and black political thought. This is required introductory course for the African Diaspora minor.

Modern South Asia HIST 22400
TR 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Instructor: Jason Freitag

Considers the history of modern South Asia from about 1500 to the present day. Begins with a background overview of early cultural and political history, then proceeds through the rise of the Mughal Empire and regional Indian powers, the coming of the British, the Sepoy mutiny/rebellion, the rise of nationalism Hindu/Muslim communal tensions, partition and the formation of India and Pakistan, concluding with contemporary cultural and political issues, such as the rights of women, dalits and religious minorities, the middle class and globalization, Indo-Pak relations and the development of nuclear powers in South Asia. Counts toward the global history requirement for history department majors. Prerequisites: one course in the humanities or social sciences; sophomore standing.

United States History to 1865 HIST 11100
TR 9:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Instructor: Michael Trotti

A survey of United States history from the colonial period through the Civil War. Included are our European heritage, problems of colonial settlement, the achievement of political independence and stability, territorial expansion, industrialization, and the struggle over slavery.

The following courses are only available to students who will have sophomore standing or above in Fall 2008:

Jewish American Women Writers JWST 37500 or ENG 37200
TR 1:10 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Instructor: Kirsten Wasson
Prerequisites: 9 credits of literature

Latino Culture through Literature SPAN 38000-01
TR 2:35 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Instructor: Annette Levine

This course is designed to analyze and gain further knowledge of and appreciation for current significant literary work and key themes relating to the Latino/a experience. Our goal is to understand the various cultural expressions, complex experiences, and notions of identity that are evident in literature by Latino and Latina authors.