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 41: Western Thought: Origins of Twentieth Century Semiotics
Story of semiotic exploration, its contributions to literary critical theory, Marxist critique and feminist critique, in development of twentieth century thought. Close look at principle authors and circumstances that engendered their writings. Questions about the relationship between thought and environment, and between ideology and action raised by looking at the way twentieth century events influenced thinkers to consider the purposes of language in society, in identity , and in authority.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 54: Empire and Emancipation: British Imperialism in Africa, c. 1880-1960
African experiences of British imperialism in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, engaging with colonial thought, missionary encounters, rebellion and resistance, nationalism, pan-Africanism and decolonization. Central themes of imperial history in various parts of the continent; introduction to historical methodologies with the opportunity to explore pertinent archives and museums.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Manoeli, S. (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:
Marsh, K. (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: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Landrus, M. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195A: Tutorial in Anthropology
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195B: Tutorial in Biology
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 18 units total)
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195E: Tutorial in Drama
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 7 units total)
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195F: Tutorial in Economics
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 14 units total)
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
;
Tyack, G. (PI)
OSPOXFRD 195G: Tutorial in Economic History
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6-7
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Solywoda, S. (PI)
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