OSPOXFRD 22: British Politics Past and Present
The political system of the United Kingdom; contemporary scholarly debates about UK politics and the UK constitution; and critical analysis of these debates and of current issues in UK politics (including constitutional reform), using contemporary political science and political theory.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Peterson, S. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 50: Approaches to Shakespeare
Different ways in which we might approach Shakespeare, and to whatnends. Consideration of Shakespeare's own historical context, his changing reputation, alongside modern critical readings. Read several of the works and use film and theatrical productions to discuss the differences between page and stage. Intended to serve both as an introduction for those who have not studiednShakespeare before and an exploration of different critical approaches for those who are already familiar with his work.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
OSPOXFRD 90: Economic Policy in Advanced Economies
Major challenges for economic policy in developed economies. Topics include: policies to foster growth and combat recessions; social insurance; the re-distributional role of the tax and welfare system; and government policies in key sectors such as health care, financial services, education and energy. Weekly short papers and presentations.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Levin, J. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 91: Independent Study Projects or Directed Reading
Independent study projects on current topics in economic policy. Possible topics to include: government policy to foster economic growth and fight recessions, inequality and the role of the tax system in redistributing income, social insurance,
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Levin, J. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 93: Collecting the World
The art, science, and culture of the creation, transmission and collection of valuable, useful and informative objects and texts before the twentieth century, and the associated theories, purposes, and methods for collecting `worldly' goods and other valuables. Means by which local academic practices engaged with global developments in the arts and sciences through examination of primarily early modern material and intellectual culture in and around Oxfordshire. Assessments of quality, meaning, usage, cultural significance and the reception of material ¿treasures¿ in the storage rooms, vaults, and on display in museums, galleries, and libraries.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Landrus, M. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 117W: Gender and Social Change in Modern Britain
Changes in the social institutions, attitudes, and values in Britain over the past 20 years with specific reference to shifts in gender relations. Demographic, economic and social factors; review of theoretical ideas. Men's and women's shifting roles in a fast-moving society.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-SI, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Palmer, A. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195A: Tutorial in Anthropology
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195B: Tutorial in Biology
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 18 units total)
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195E: Tutorial in Drama
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 7 units total)
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195F: Tutorial in Economics
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 14 units total)
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
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