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4.00 Credits
This film course will examine the portrayal of women in Hollywood films from early silent films to the present and will attempt to understand those roles against the norms of society at the time. It will begin with the virgins, vamps, and flappers of the silent era as played by Lilian Gish, Mary Pichford, Theda Bara, Gloria Swanson, GReta Garbo; transition to the strong roles of the 1930s and 1940s as played by Mae West, Bette Davis, Ketherine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, and BarbaraSTanwyck; continue with the 1950s and 60s contrast between sex kittens and external virgins; show the breakdown of the Production Code in the 1960s and 70s; and watch the resurgence of strong women in the 80s as exemplified by Sally Field, Jessica Lange, Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep. Close attention will be played to the conflict between box office and censhorship and the struggle for women - actresses, writers, directors, and producers to gain control of the screen.
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4.00 Credits
How do we as an ethnically and racially diverse country go about the business of understanding and healing the wounds of racism and building bridges that will allow the gift of diversity to flourish in the United States Further, what are the connections among U.S. racism and other forms of racism such as ethnic cleansing and "pacification programs" aimed at indigenous people around the world In this course, we will explore the historical, economic and political roots of racism globally and nationally. In addition, we will look at the changes brought about by the civil rights movement, and ongoing work in the nation and in Chicago aimed at bridging the gaps caused by racism. Through discussion, readings, films, debate, guest panels, and field excursions, students will study a variety of topics. Because the course will focus not only on analysis, but on building bridges, the instructors hope to enroll an ethnically and racially diverse class membership. Pre-'99 Competencies: AL-9 & AL-10, HC-9 & HC-10, WW9 & WW10. BA'99 Competencies: E-1, E-2 Faculty: Anghesom Atsbaha; Ann Folwell Stanford
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4.00 Credits
This course uses photography since its invention in 1839 to give form to the social and historical ideas that have shaped our time. By discussing large picture-making areas like portraiture, images of war, the natural or constructed landscapes, scientific documentation and personal expression, the class will examine those ideas and technologies that have shaped photography and, conversely, events shaped by their depiction as photographs. Students will study and actually enjoy the history of the medium via slide and textbook. The class, as a group, will visit gallery and/or museum exhibitions to enhance classroom work. The photographs will be linked to the social, political and intellectual currents of the time and place that surround the art to give that work added meaning and enhanced viewer understanding. Through the art seen in this course and the historical facts gained from the lecture and text, the student will refine and advance their understandings and interpretations of past and recent global history. No prior formal or academic knowledge of 19th or 20th century history, the history of photography or painting is necessary nor is a working knowledge of any art-making discipline assumed. Competencies: A-1-C, H-1-F, S-3-A. Faculty: Alan B. Cohen
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4.00 Credits
The history of music is a history of changing values and patterns. What values societies foster are directly correlated to preceivable uses of melody, rhythm, and timbre. This course will survey and compare major periods of Euro-American music, beginning with Gregorian Chant ad ending with John Cage. Historical documents and readings in aesthetics will supplement musical examples presented in class. This course will incorporate frequent listening to the radio program. "Adventures in Good Music," with Karl Haas, broadcast on WFMT. Students will be presented with a listener's guide to major works of the most prominent composers, as well as a bibliography for further reading. Students will also be informed of relevant concerts in the Chicago area. Through listening, background reading, and discussion, students will learn to "read" music. Pattern perception is a skill in its own right. Statement, variation, and contrast are means of structuring the physical, verbal, and temporal world around us. Students will develop pattern perception in music in order to translate this skill into life's other media.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the main traditions in ethical thinking and provides students with moral reasoning skills to take and defend ethical positions on concrete issues. Students will examine various traditional bases for morality, among them virtue, duty, rights, contract, utility, and religion. They will learn to distinguish ethical from other values, and be able to justify the distinction. But in a world of action, merely knowing what is ethical is not enough. Students will select current ethical issues of personal interest, developing theory-based strategies for addressing those issues in a morally responsible way. If this course is offered as a five week section, it will be for only AL-5. Pre-1999 Competencies: AL-5, HC-4, WW. Faculty: Patrick J. Keleher, Jr.
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4.00 Credits
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the nation's premiere art museums, with a collection that offers wide opportunities for the study of art. This course will examine great paintings in the museum from the Middle Ages up to contemporary works. Students will deepen their knowledge of art history and how to study a painting, develop an overall knowledge of major periods and trends, as well as gain insights into the lives of the artists. Students will also gain a knowledge of the museum itself as a starting off point for further studies. Class will meet at the Art Institute, Michigan and Adams, at the front information desk. Competencies: A-1-C, A-1-D, A-1-X, A-3-D. Faculty: Joseph Cunniff
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for those wishing to learn basic drawing techniques while using the city as a resource. Students with little or no drawing ability are encouraged to take the course, which will build on observation and simple exercises to develop the skills necessary to capture all aspects of the urban landscape from nature to the built environment. A variety of drawing materials will be used including pencil, pen and ink, wash and conte crayon. Weather permitting, the class will meet on location in places such as Grant Park, the Monroe Street Harbor, the Chicago River, and the Magnificent Mile. Comfortable clothing is encouraged. A list of supplies will be provided on the first night of class. Competencies: A1B,A1X, A2A, as
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4.00 Credits
This course engages students in the process of creative thinking, visual logic, and graphic communication. Whether students are interested in powerful and persuasive presentation, making a personally pleasing aesthetic decision, or setting a mood, the ability to direct and control visual cues is very important. Classes will be organized around a series of problems dealing with essential design concepts. Students will learn about and execute projects involving composition; line; space; color and mood; and deciphering the advertising world. Students will be required to purchase art supplies for this class. BA-1999 Competencies: A2A, A2C. Pre-1999 Competencies: AL2, ALB. Faculty: Margaret Lanterman
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4.00 Credits
This course will connect specific historical eras in Western culture with representative art forms so students can gain cultural insights. Particular attention will be paid to artifacts in the Chicago area. Students will analyze the relationship between popular art and movements in history through lecture, readings and discussion. We will also address contemporary cultural issues, including how later peoples will judge our values based on our arts. Pre-'99 Competencies: AL-1, AL-E, AL-I. BA'99 Competencies: A-1-A, A-1-B, A-1-H. Faculty: Jo Ann Gesiakowska
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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to basic principles guiding current ethical debate in the areas of business, medicine, and human reproduction. The class consists of concrete situational case studies, succinct introductory lectures on basic concepts and theoretical frameworks. Students will participate in discussions on current events involving ethical dimensions, group presentations, and write short reflection papers to fulfill the competences being offered. Competences: A3C, A3X, A4, FX . Faculty: Joseph Liang
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