Fall 2008 Enrichment Courses
Humanistic Studies

For those who are not interested in earning a credential or degree but who want to experience the sheer joy of learning and discovery.

Registration is on a space-available basis. Courses begin the week of August 25, 2008; the last day of classes is December 5. All classes meet on the Syracuse University campus. As a noncredit student, you will not take tests or turn in work. However, you are expected to attend class regularly and do the readings so you can participate in class discussions. Each course is $199 plus fee, if any. Remitted tuition does not cover fees.

Gender in a Globalizing World
(HSC 360)
Monday, 6-9 p.m., Vu
Economic and cultural processes of globalization as they affect different groups of men, women and households; includes gender and work, gender and the media, and redefinitions of masculinity and femininity across the globe.

Arts and Ideas I
(HSC 004)
Wednesday, 6:45-9:55 p.m., Sodano
Visual arts in relation to broader cultural, historical, and intellectual contexts.  Covers the ancient world to the High Renaissance.

America and the Global Environment
(HSC 359)
Thursday, 6-9:10 p.m., Delgado
Relationship between people and their environment. Population change, natural resource use, sustainability. Associated environmental problems. Historical developments and future possibilities.

American History Since 1865
(HSC 122)
Wednesday, 6-9:10 p.m., Staff
Reconstruction. Industrialization and its effects. Emergence as a world power. Economic and social problems, reforms. Global war and global responsibilities.

Ethics and Value Theory
(HSC 022)
Monday, 6-9 p.m., Staff
Foundations of ethical and moral evaluation. Major figures in the history of ethical theory.

American National Government and Politics
(HSC 011)
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., Staff
American political institutions. Basic principles embedded in structure and practices of American government. Practical consequences of this political system for the citizen.

The Bible
(HSC 014)
Thursday, 6-9:10 p.m., Larson
Jewish and Christian scriptures in their ancient Near Eastern and Hellenistic contexts, with particular attention to their literary forms, the history of their composition, and their role in the development of Western religions and cultures.

Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relations
(HSC 028)
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., Staff
Identification of individuals and groups by self and others as members of ethnic categories. Consequences of ethnic identifications for individual, group, and societal interaction. Emphasizing ethnic inequalities, group interactions, social movements and change, racism, prejudice, and discrimination.

Registration & Deadlines

Mail (postmark) or fax deadline:
August 15, 2008

Mail your completed registration form and payment to:
Syracuse University Cash Operations
102 Archbold North
Syracuse, NY  13244-1140
Or fax to 315-443-3255

Walk-In: Ongoing through August 22, 2008 at University College, 700 University Ave.

Fall semester hours:
8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Fridays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Payment Information: Full payment of tuition and fees is due at time of registration. You may pay by check, MasterCard, VISA, or remitted tuition. Refund deadlines vary by session; call 315-443-4135 for specific information.

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