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 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 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 79: The Social Determinants of Health in the U.K. and the U.S.
Concept of social class as viewed in England in the 1960s. Association between socioeconomic status and health in England and the UK and three related reports: The Whitehall Study, the Black Report and the Fair Society Healthy Lives report. How the political system in the U.K has addressed the issue of social inequality and related health disparities.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
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: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Landrus, M. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195A: Tutorial in Anthropology
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195B: Tutorial in Biology
Terms: Aut, 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: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 14 units total)
Instructors:
Tyack, G. (PI)
Filter Results: