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EL1
Shakespeare (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a literature survey
course
An introductory course with no knowledge of Shakespeare required.
Three plays from different Shakespearean periods are studied, including
one which can be seen at Stratford-upon-Avon. (Both semesters)
EL2
Shakespeare Detailed Study (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
a literature survey course
For students who have a background in Shakespeare this course offers
the chance of spending a whole semester on an in-depth study of
a Shakespearean tragedy. Textual, historical, comparative and critical
approaches are among those employed. (Both semesters)
EL3
Oxford through Literature (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
A selection of writers, in several genres, from Chaucer's Miller
to Dexter's Inspector Morse. All the authors have lived or worked
in Oxford and have a significant Oxford connection. There will be
many study- and location-visits in Oxford. (Both semesters)
EL4
Modern British Novelists: Conrad, Woolf, Lawrence and Joyce
(Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a general literature survey course
and/or a course on Victorian fiction
A close study of four novels by the major British writers of the
modernist movement during the years 1900-1930. (Autumn)
EL5
Women in Literature (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
The portrayal of women in works of fiction and drama from the mid-nineteenth
century to the present day. Mainly a literary course, but takes
in relevant historical and sociological developments. (Autumn)
EL6
Victorian Readings (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a literature
survey course
Writings by Dickens, Hardy, Tennyson, Browning, Morris, Hopkins,
Wilde and others. There will be a particular emphasis on Oxford-related
material (e.g., with Morris and the pre-Raphaelites), and there
will be an excursion to Hardy's Wessex. (Autumn)
EL7
Romantic Poets (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a literature
survey course
The English Romantic Poets, first and second generation, partly
against their European background. The course usually includes one
or two novels or prose texts from the period. (Autumn)
EL8
Modern Drama (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
The evolution of modern British drama from the beginning of the
twentieth century to the present day, set in its wider European
context. No practical experience of the theatre is required, but
students are expected to get involved in practical work. (Both semesters)
EL9
The British Short Story from Conrad to Irvine Welsh (Lower)
Prerequisite/s: none
The development of the short story as a literary form during the
twentieth century, from the first traditional practitioners to recent
experimentalists. (Spring)
EL10
Eighteenth Century Literature: Studies in Satire (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a literature survey course
Readings in the novel, miscellaneous prose, poetry and drama selected
to give a variety of satirical perspectives. Includes Swift, Pope,
Fielding and many other writers, and focuses on the definition and
nature of satire. (Spring)
EL11
Contemporary Women Novelists (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
British women's fiction, principally from the 1980's and 1990's.
The reading list is regularly updated. The novels are studied against
the traditions of women's writing, and provide an introduction to
some aspects of contemporary feminist literary theory. (Spring)
EL12
Twentieth Century British Poetry (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
a literature survey course
This course starts with the poetry of the First World War, but concentrates
on the second half of the century. The emphasis is more on the experience
of poetry and exposure to its varieties, than on historical development.
(Spring)
EL13
British Literature to 1800 (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
This course covers British literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings
to the dawn of Romanticism. Includes major and representative minor
authors (but not Shakespeare). Includes several field trips. (Autumn)
EL14
British Literature since 1800 (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
This course covers British literature from the Romantic movement
through the Victorians to the Moderns, ending with some later twentieth
century writers. Includes several field trips. (Spring) Back
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CM1
European Media Analysis (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower
level communications course
How the UK media construct views of other European countries; includes
study of media practice and of aspects of globalisation. (Both semesters)
CM2
Rhetoric (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
The study of the presentation of ideas; the use of rhetoric, the
judgements applied to its use, and their evolution. (Both semesters)
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HI/1
Introduction to British History from 1485 (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
A chronological study of the main political, social and economic
developments in British history since the late fifteenth century,
leading to a broad overview of modern Britain. (Both semesters)
HI/2
Topics in European History 1714-1870 (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
A detailed study of some principal movements which transformed Europe
through war and revolution. It charts the development of liberalism,
democracy and nationalism, especially in France, Germany, Italy
and Russia. (Autumn)
HI/3
Topics in British History 1485-1714 (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a lower level history course
The early history of modern Britain under the Tudors and Stuarts.
The main constitutional, political, social, economic and religious
developments of the period will be studied, including the Civil
War. (Autumn)
HI/4
Topics in World History since 1945 (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
a lower level history course
A study of a selection of the main themes in world history since
the Second World War; typical topics are the Chinese Revolution;
The Cold War and Détente; Southern Africa, racism and revolution.
New topics are introduced to reflect current concerns. (Both semesters)
HI/5
Topics in European History since 1945 (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a lower level history course
European History since 1945, with special reference to the impact
of the Cold War on individual European countries. Key themes are
the union of western Europe and the collapse of communist systems
of the East. (Both semesters)
HI/6
Topics in British History 1714-1990 (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a lower level history course
The development of modern Britain through its main constitutional,
political, social and economic changes. A selection of the given
topics is studied in any one semester, and students may concentrate
on topics of particular interest. (Spring)
HI/7
Topics in European History 1870-1945 (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
The period of Europe's world ascendancy and its subsequent decline.
Principal areas are the rise of Germany, World War I, the Bolshevik
Revolution, the Third Reich and World War II. (Spring)
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SSC1
Introduction to Sociology (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
The emergence of Sociology as a distinct discipline and its adoption
of natural science methods. Centred on areas which include family,
gender roles, education, religion, class and health. (Both semesters)
SSC2
Comparative World Political Systems (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a lower level social sciences course
Themes include constitutional concepts, issues and structures; party
politics and ideology; the state and individual rights - studied
post-1945 in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. (Both semesters)
SSC3
The European Union (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally an introductory
political science course
The origins and development of the Common Market, and its inexorable
development towards European union. (Both semesters)
SSC4
Urban Sociology of Oxford (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Key ideas in urban sociology, studied locally within Oxford, including
an introduction to survey methods of social investigation, and field
work. (Both semesters)
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EB1
Introduction to Economics (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
A prerequisite for other courses in Economics, but complete in itself.
Consists of microeconomics (supply, demand, distribution) and macroeconomics
(income, employment, inflation) and the application of these to
world problems. (Both semesters)
EB2
International Economics (Upper) Prerequisite/s: introductory
courses in micro and macro economics
Theoretical micro- and macroeconomic aspects of international trade,
with particular attention to current issues for practical application.
(Both semesters)
EB3
Development Economics (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower
level economics course
A general introduction to the economics of development and underdevelopment,
in theory and practice; uneven development in the Third World, and
also in First and Second world blocs. (Both semesters)
EB4
Introduction to Business I (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Business terms and practices, and business within the national economy;
includes public/private sector, decision-making and marketing. (Autumn)
EB5
Introduction to Business II (Lower) Prerequisite/s: normally
introduction to business I
Continues and develops from EB4, adding the role of marketing, production
and finance departments in further detail, as well as business within
the national and global economy. (Spring)
EB6
Economics of European Integration (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
a lower level economics course
An analytical study of EU policies especially as these affect individual
member states, and the economic implications of further integration
(Both semesters)
EB7
Marketing in the European Union (Upper) Prerequisite/s: introductory
business and marketing, introductory business finance, introductory
microeconomics and macroeconomics
Analysis and evaluation of how businesses are adapting their marketing
activities as the EU develops, with comparisons among different
member states. (Both semesters)
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PHL1
Introduction to Philosophy (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
For beginners or as a refresher course. Aims to clarify the nature
of philosophical enquiry and to train the students in techniques
of philosophical thinking. (Both semesters)
PHL2
Ethics (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower level philosophy
course
In addressing the fundamental question 'how should I live?', the
course divides its time each week between theoretical ethics (moral
philosophy) and a problem in everyday practical ethics. (Both semesters)
PHL4
Ethics, Values and the Law (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
a lower level philosophy course
A study of the ethics which underlie the law, considering rights
and duties, legal and moral aspects with emphasis on conflicts and
dilemmas. (Spring)
PHL5
Business Ethics (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower level
philosophy course
The study of ethical theories and case histories, and their application
to problems arising from the practice of modern business. (Both
semesters)
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REL1
Comparative Religion (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Includes consideration of features of Christianity, Judaism, Islam,
Eastern and Primal religions, studied comparatively under such headings
as Ideas of God, Ritual and Religious Experience. (Both semesters)
REL2
The Concept of God (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Analysis, based on close study of major philosophers, of the central
philosophical and religious questions concerning the existence and
nature of God. (Both semesters)
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PSY1
Introduction to Psychology (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Includes approaches to psychology; biological and development approaches,
perception and consciousness, learning, motivation, 'tests', personality,
mental health and social psychology. (Both semesters)
PSY2
Theories of Personality (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally introduction
to psychology
Explores and contrasts various major theorists, including Freud,
Jung, Rogers, Kelly, Cattell and Skinner. (Spring)
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MA1
College Algebra (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
A general course in pre-calculus math, comprising radicals, exponentials,
logarithms and equations; theory of functions, composites and inverses;
polynormal functions and trigonometry (optional). (Autumn)
MA2
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
Elementary data analysis, frequency distributions; measures of central
tendency and dispersion; probability theory, independent and conditional
events; use of bionominal and normal distributions. (Spring)
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AHI/1
Art History Survey (Egypt - Gothic) (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
A survey of the main stylistic periods of Art History from Ancient
Egypt to the Middle Ages, including an introduction to the analysis
of form, content and expression. (Autumn)
AHI/2
English Art and Architecture 1066-1600 (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
The principal developments during the period, studied in architecture,
painting, sculpture and the decorative arts, linked to study visits
within and beyond Oxford. (Autumn)
AHI/3
Movements in Twentieth Century Art (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
an art history survey course
Based on European and American works, discussed in their political,
aesthetic, religious, economic and technical contexts. Updated to
the present day and includes gallery and exhibition visits in Oxford
and London. (Autumn)
AHI/4
Art History Survey (Renaissance - Modern) (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
From the early Italian Renaissance to Surrealism and beyond, and
giving a broad introduction to analysing form, content and expression.
Incorporates many visits to galleries and exhibitions in Oxford
and London. (Spring)
AHI/5
English Art and Architecture 1600-1850 (Lower) Prerequisite/s:
none
Continues where AH/2 leaves off, combining introductions and survey
with specialised study of chosen buildings and paintings, mainly
in Oxford. (Spring)
AHI/6
Comparative Contemporary Art (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally
an art history survey course
The background, development and establishment of modernism, post-modernism
and current critical and aesthetic theories and practice. Based
on Oxford Museum of Modern Art, with visits to other galleries and
exhibitions. (Spring)
AHI/7
Art Gallery Studies (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Visits to a broad range of art museums; examination of the main
concerns and aims of museum work; museum design and display; museum
architecture, organisation and impact on the visitor's perception
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STA1
Fundamentals of Drawing (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
Basic approaches to developing a visual vocabulary, exploring the
use of charcoal, pencil, ink, chalk and pastels, mainly in the studio
but also out and about in Oxford. (Both semesters)
STA2
Advanced Drawing (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower level
art course
A second course in drawing, exploring more advanced techniques of
graphic expression, concentrating on the human figure and on the
structure and movement of the body. (Both semesters)
STA3
Painting I (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
An introduction to various media and techniques used in painting,
including working in acrylics, oils and water-colour. Areas include
still-life, portraiture, nature and the human figure. (Autumn)
STA4
Advanced Painting (Upper) Prerequisite/s: normally a lower level
art course
A second course in painting, emphasising the application of colour
using both water-based and oil-based materials. Students will examine
their own visual language in relation to major styles from European
Schools. (Autumn)
STA5
Textile Design (Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
An introduction to the techniques of pattern and print-making and
textile design inspired by various designs (some contemporary and
some from the Pitt Rivers Museum). Students will design and produce
a number of items. (Autumn)
STA6
Advanced Painting - the Body as Source (Upper) Prerequisite/s:
normally a lower level art course
For experienced painters to further their expertise by exploring
the form, structure, colour and surface in relation to the representation
of the human body. Museums and gallery visits in Oxford and London
will also develop the student's visual language in relation to other
artists. (Spring)
STA7
Three-dimensional Design (Upper/Lower) Prerequisite/s: none
The observing, recording, analysing and interpreting of elements
in the three-dimensional world through a variety of compliant and
resistant materials and processes. (Spring)
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