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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)

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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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