Course Offerings for Summer 2006

For information about summer admissions, enrollment and other matters, please visit the Summer Sessions website.

Session A- First Six Week Session - May 22 - June 30, 2006

ISF 100A - Introduction to Social Theory and Cultural Analysis
M/Tu/W/Th 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Instructor: R. Holub
Introduction to central theoretical investigations concerning the construction and organization of social life. Using some works from the "classical" traditions of social theory as well as some examples of contemporary analysis, this course will explore such topics as the nature of power and social/historical change, the nature of economic production and consumption, the meaning of difference--racial, sexual, class--the development of institutions, etc.

ISF C118 - American Popular Culture
Tu/W/Th 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Instructor: K. Moran
An interdisciplinary approach to American popular culture, focusing on the social, economic, commercial, political, and historical construction of popular culture and American identities. Cross-listed with Mass Com C118, and American Studies C118.

Session C- Eight Week Session - June 26 - August 18, 2006

ISF 190 - Senior Thesis
Tu/W/Th 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Instructor: R. Holub
The preparation and presentation of a senior thesis pertaining to the student's individual area of concentration within the interdisciplinary studies field major.

Session D - Second Six Week Session - July 3 - August 11, 2006

ISF 100D - Introduction to Social Theory and Cultural Analysis
M/Tu/W/Th 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Instructor: R. Holub
Introduction to central theoretical investigations concerning the construction and organization of social life. Using some works from the "classical" traditions of social theory as well as some examples of contemporary analysis, this course will explore such topics as the nature of power and social/historical change, the nature of economic production and consumption, the meaning of difference--racial, sexual, class--the development of institutions, etc.

ISF C125 - American Media and Global Politics
Requested Times: M/Tu//Th 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Instructor: G. Wren
Public opinion about world events is largely shaped today by the mass media. How accurate is such coverage in the light of historical analysis? To what extent do systemic sources of bias or distortion affect our understanding of history? To approach these questions, we will analyze the role of the media in several specific case studies. Cross-listed with American Studies C125 and Mass Com C125.