Current Courses
Liberal Studies
The following Liberal Studies degree program courses are being offered in the upcoming semesters:
SUMMER 2008
Religious Studies 265
Women and Religion (3 credits)
Online
8 weeks
Explores the role of women and the feminine in the religions of the world. Using sacred textual traditions as a base, we will examine the place of women and the feminine in 1) mythology, 2) social and family relations and 3) religious ritual and organization, including monasticism. Attention will also be given to the significance of the gendered nature of deity for women's spirituality and experience in the world's religions. Cross-listed: Religious Studies 265/Women's Studies 265. Students may receive credit for only one of the two cross-listed courses.
FALL 2008
Geography 121
Physical Geography I, Weather and Climate (4 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Online
UW Oshkosh
Instructor: Buker
An introductory study of the elements and controls of weather, climate, and vegetation; their distribution and interaction with other elements of the global environment. (Not open to students with credit in Geography 118).
Liberal Studies 300
Research and Report Writing in the Social Sciences (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Clow 19
Instructor: Sabel
The student gathers and analyzes data and puts the data into a readable narrative, thus strengthening skills essential to the world of business. A family history or portrait is the vehicles for furthering the skills of research, analysis and writing. This vehicle is examined in terms of cultural, economic, political and religious environments. Among other items, it also includes social patterns and mores, migration, genealogy and ethnicity.
Liberal Studies 306
Popular Culture in the Mass Media (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Online
Acquaints the student with the disciplined study of popular culture as it appears in novels, films, and television. Explores the origins, the social and mythic implications, and the artistic value of three popular genres the 'western,' the spy story, and science fiction.
Liberal Studies 309
Development of Scientific Ideas (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Swart 101
Encourages analysis and understanding of the ideas that have profoundly effected scientific developments over the last two thousand years. Examines the growing ability of scientists to understand the phenomenon of nature; specifically, it peruses seminal ideas in astronomy, biology, physics and other sciences. Addresses broad scientific ideas and notes their practical significance for man.
Liberal Studies 412
Senior Research Project (3 credits)
14 weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Clow 105
Instructor: Jadin
With guidance of a mentor or adjunct faculty member and the instructor, the student selects a topic for a research project, conducts the appropriate research and presents the conclusions in an acceptable format and style. The successful completion of the research project is contingent upon the utilization of the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Upper-level thought processes analysis, synthesis, summarization and drawing inclusions are assumed. A Project Review and Approval Schedule identifies performance evaluation from topic selection to completion of the research project. Prerequisites: Liberal Studies 300 and Liberal Studies 304
Religious Studies 102
World Religions (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Swart 240
Instructor: Smith
A historical survey of the basic experiential, mythical, doctrinal, ethical, ritual, and social dimensions in the world's major traditions: tribal religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
