OSPOXFRD 17: Novels of Sensation: Gothic, Detective Story, Prohibition, and Transgression in Victorian Fiction
Literary and moral value of transgressive sub-genres of the novel; what they reveal about Victorian society's anxiety over prohibited elements in the domestic and public spheres. Sources include gothic and detective novels.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Plaskitt, E. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 18: Making Public Policy: An Introduction to Political Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
UK and U.S. What should society look like? How should incomes be distributed? How should it be taxed? How much inequality is acceptable? The overlap of economics with practical politics through political philosophy behind the government decisions; how public policy ought to be formulated. Issues include poverty, environmental policy, trade and globalization, and transport.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom
OSPOXFRD 24: British and American Constitutional Systems in Comparative Perspective
Introduction to the study of constitutions and constitutional systems of government. The workings of the British and American systems of government. Comparative study of the most important constitutional issues facing Britain and the U.S. such as how suspected terrorists should be treated in a time of war. How to think about fundamental constitutional questions.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
OSPOXFRD 35: Modern UK and European Government and Politics
Background of main political systems in Europe and recent developments in European politics. Topics: Blair's constitutional reforms; the consequences of the German reunification; Berlusconi's rise to power in Italy; the extreme right in France and elsewhere; the single currency; the enlargement of the EU; and proposals for a constitution and their recent rejection by the French and Dutch electorates.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
OSPOXFRD 42: Comparative Health Care Systems: UK and U.S.
Differences between UK and U.S. health care systems from modern and historical perspectives. Evolution, current problems, future developments. Case of Canada as point of comparison. Attempts to maximize health gains while controlling costs, one system on the public service ideal, the other on market principles. Social, cultural, and ethical issues related to the development of health care systems; field trips to be arranged.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom
OSPOXFRD 45: British Economic Policy since World War II
Development of British economic policy making from 1945, focusing on political economy including: ideological motives of governments; political business cycle; and the influence of changing intellectual fashions. Policy areas: attitude to the pound; control of the business cycle; and the role of the state in the economy. Prerequisite:
ECON 50.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
OSPOXFRD 57: The Rise of the Woman Writer 1660-1860
Emergence and rise of the professional woman writer from playwright and Royalist spy Aphra Behn (1640-89) to novelist and proto-feminist Charlotte Bronte (1816-55). How women writers dealt with criticism for writing publicly, placing each author and text in its historical and literary context. Range of poets, playwrights, and novelists including Eliza Haywood, Frances Burney, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Topics: gender roles and proto-feminism, the public versus the private sphere, sexuality, courtship and marriage.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Plaskitt, E. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 60: Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
Study of Shakespeare's work alongside that of his contemporaries. Characteristics of his art as well as insight into this period of British history. Visits to performances of plays.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Beer, A. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 74: History and Architecture of Oxford
History of the city and university of Oxford through its physical fabric. Oxford's buildings within the context of British and European architectural history; growth and development of Oxford. Lectures paired with visits to buildings with additional discussion on site.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 76: The Meaning of Life
Close study and guided discussion of classic works of art, literature, religion and philosophy as a means of exploring existential questions about one's life. Texts include Shakespeare's Hamlet, Plato's The Republic, and Heidegger's What is Philosophy; works of art by Van Gogh, Monet, and Manet; Seventh Seal by Ingmar Bergman. Visit to London museums for works of art.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Sheehan, T. (PI)
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