Summer Online Non-Western (NW) & Social Science (SS): Intro to Japanese Culture

Fall Course Options: Medieval Studies Courses

The Medieval Studies Program just produced their list of Fall 2012 course offerings, available here. Many of these are gen eds, and which gen eds they fulfill is noted in the course descriptions. <Insert obligatory "Let's get medieval" joke here.>

Anthropology Gen Eds for Spring 2012

For freshmen, keep in mind that 200-level courses might have higher expectations (writing, discussion, participation) than you experienced in the fall. That being said, if you're ready for the challenge and are interested in the subject matter, one of these courses could be a great addition to your spring schedule. Be sure to observe all pre-requisite instructions - just because the system will let you register for a course doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea for you, at least not right now. Feel free to consult with me if you're unsure whether a course is a good idea for you or not - dmurph -at - illinois.edu. For more information including times, locations, and section availability, go to the new & improved campus course schedule at http://go.illinois.edu/CourseExplorer 


There are still some seats available in Anthropology Classes that fulfill GenEd Requirements:


ANTH 270 and 271: Linguistic Anthropology   Taught by Prof Adrienne Lo


**Why can't my TA speak English right?
**Is it okay to fire someone for speaking with the right accent?
**Is it better to call people "undocumented" rather than "illegal"?


Come to Anthropology 270/271, Linguistic Anthropology, to find out!  MW 2:00-2:50 Room 213 Gregory Hall.
NO PREREQUISITES. Register for 271 for Advanced Composition GenEd


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ANTH 286: Southeast Asian Civilizations  Taught by Prof Helaine Silverman


Beginning with  prehistory, to the great precolonial kingdoms and empires, to the era of European colonialism and ultimately independence and contemporary times, this class will provide an anthropological, archaeological, art historical and historical overview of mainland Southeast Asia (Myanmar/Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam). The course ends with consideration of tourism and its relation to economic development. NO PREREQUISITES.


The course fulfills Humanities & Arts (HP Historical & Philosophical Perspectives), Non-Western Cultures.
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ANTH 249:   Evolution and Human Disease  Taught by Prof Kate Clancy


This course examines health issues such as how reduction of infectious diseases has increased autoimmune disease, what constitutes a "normal" menstrual cycle, and how how obesity may impact reproductive maturation and childhood socialization.  PREREQUISITES ANTH 143 or ANTH 240 or Instructor permission.


This course fulfills Life Sciences GenEd

New 2nd 8-Week Course Option - It's also a Gen Ed!

ARAB 150/SAME 150
Language &Culture of the Arab World (Includes a Special Section on "Arab Spring")
Credit: 3 hours.
MW  04:00 PM - 05:50 PM
There will be a also two hour online discussion each week. 
Instructor: Benmamoun, E 
Meets 17-Oct-11 - 07-Dec-11.
In this 8 week course, we will discuss the current events that are taking place in the Arab world. We will explore the background to these events, the factors that are driving them, and the short term and long term implications for the Arab countries and the regional and world powers, particularly the USA and Europe. The course will be team taught by UIUC faculty with expertise in Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, History, Linguistics, Literature, Media, Religion, Political Science, and Sociology and who have intimate knowledge of the countries involved. The course will focus on specific case studies such as Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Non-Western Cultures course.

Fall Gen Ed Courses: RLST104: Asian Mythology and RLST283: Jewish Sacred Literature

It's been brought to my attention that these two Religious Studies courses are both still available for the fall. Both are gen eds:

• RLST 104: Asian Mythology - fulfills a Historical and Philosophical Perspective as well as a Non-Western
• RLST 283: Jewish Sacred Literature - fulfills a Literature and the Arts

New Fall Gen Ed Option: AIS 285 Indigenous Thinkers

Here's the blurb I just got about a new course that was just added to the fall schedule. It's a gen ed (HP, NW).

AIS 285: Indigenous Thinkers. MW 4-5:15

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Hist&Philosoph Perspect, and Non-Western Cultures course.

An introduction to the English-language traditions of indigenous intellectuals. Specific topics vary. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours. May be repeated in subsequent terms to a maximum of 9 hours.