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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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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 of collections.
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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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