The following is a list of suggested courses for the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) Concentrations for the Fall 2008 Semester. For course descriptions of other graduate level courses, see the Graduate Catalog.
Program Listing
Note: EV stands for Evening Course
| English | ||
| ENGL 508 | Methods of Literary Criticism and Research | |
| ENGL 509 | Literature of Medieval Period | |
| ENGL 524 |
EV
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Poetry Writing |
| ENGL 531 | Advanced Composition | |
| ENGL 543 |
EV
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Introduction to Linguistics |
| ENGL 568 |
EV
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TESOL Theories & Methods I |
| ENGL 575 | Twentieth Century Poetry | |
| ENGL 590 | The Worlds of Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 596 | Traditions of Giving and Serving in America | |
| ENGL 601 |
EV
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New Lit, Tech & Culture of Writing |
| ENGL 690 |
EV
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Cultural History of Electronic Dance |
| Ethics & Values | ||
| COMM 590 |
EV
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| LS 555 | Ethics in Business | |
| LS 610 |
EV
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Reel Ethics: Phil Eye on Film |
| LS 691 |
EV
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Issues at the End of Life |
| LS 691 |
EV
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Religion in Contemporary Society |
| THEO 537 | Black Theology & Black Church | |
| THEO 560 | Muslim/Christian Relations | |
| THEO 643 |
EV
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Marriage & Sexuality |
| POLS 580 |
EV
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Problems in International Relations: Peace & Justice |
| SOC 591 |
A
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Issues: Crime & Inequality |
| Gerontology | ||
| LS 590 |
EV
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Topic: Global Health Issues |
| LS 685 | Practicum in Gerontology | |
| LS 691 |
EV
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Issues at the End of Life |
| History | ||
| HIST 511 | Roman Civilization | |
| HIST 510 | Contemporary Europe: Century of Violence | |
| HIST 524 | Depression & War: US 1929-1945 | |
| HIST 527 | History of Chicago | |
| HIST 541 |
EV
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Rev & Roots: Making of Modern China |
| HIST 555 | Modern Middle Eastern History | |
| HIST 590 | Blood & Iron: German 19th Century | |
| HIST 590 |
EV
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US History Through Sports |
| HIST 593 |
EV
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History Through Film: Asia |
| HIST 594 | Beats & Hippies | |
| HIST 690 |
EV
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Cultural History of Electronic Dance Music |
| HIST 690 |
EV
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Personality & Politics |
| Human Behavior & Society | ||
| COUN 590 |
EV
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| COUN 530 | Child and Adolescent Development | |
| COUN 620 |
EV
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Human Development:Bio/Learned Bases of Behvavior |
| LS 590 |
EV
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Study Circle on Race Relations |
| LS 590 |
EV
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Topic: Global Health Issues |
| LS 620 |
EV
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Personality & Politics |
| LS 620 |
EV
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Marriage & Sexuality |
| LS 630 |
EV
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Of Apes and Humans: Darwin & Deities |
| PSY 565 |
EV
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Psychology and the Law |
| SOC 525 |
EV
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Urban Sociology |
| SOC 545 | Sociology of Law | |
| SOC 590 |
EV
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School, Society & Hollywood |
| SOC 591 | Issues: Crime & Inequality | |
| Theology (and Ministry) | ||
| THEO 510 | Creation in Context | |
| THEO 510 | Women in the Bible | |
| THEO 511 | Understanding the Old Testament | |
| THEO 517 | New Testament in Cultural Environment | |
| THEO 518 |
EV
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Jesus and the Gospels |
| THEO 537 | Black Theology & Black Church | |
| THEO 550 | Church Leadership | |
| THEO 560 |
EV
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Muslim/Christian Relations |
| THEO 560 | Topic: Readings Quran | |
| THEO 569 | Prospectives on Religious Quest | |
| THEO 640 |
EV
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Religion in Contemporary Society |
| THEO 643 |
EV
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Marriage & Sexuality |
| Liberal Studies Seminar Course Descriptions |
| LS 610 Reel Ethics: A Philosophical Eye on Film |
| Cr. 3. Film is a form of literature that has the power to reflect and impact society and culture. Many films deal with the subject of morality, depicting ethics and values in varied contexts, which may prompt the viewer to recognize social flaws, and to learn moral lessons. In this course, the student will first develop a foundational understanding of ethical theory and concepts. Equipped with this knowledge, selected films will then be examined from a philosophical perspective, to see what they have to say about ethics. Back to top |
| LS 620 Marriage & Sexuality (x-list: THEO 643) |
| Cr. 3. An interdisciplinary approach including psychology, sociology, biology, philosophy, and literature used to explore how religion, culture and value shape contemporary issues associated with sexuality, gender, and marriage. Back to top |
| LS 630 Of Apes and Humans: Darwin and the Deities |
| Cr. 3. An examination of explanatory power of Darwinian thinking on human and non-human behavioral strategies. Primary topics include sex, power, aggression, and social behavior, with comparisons across genders and species. A final portion of the course addresses the relationship between evolutionary theory and religious belief, with an attempt to help students find acceptable ways to resolve conflict and disparity in systems that may appear incompatible. Back to top |
| LS 691 Religion in Contemporary Society (x-list: THEO 640) |
| Cr. 3. Religion has shaped society from its very beginning. To reconcile the challenges faced by any church or any genuine believer in today's society, it is important to identify the contemporary societal forces acting upon and giving context to the religion. Understanding religion using a sociological systems approach helps deal with the lack of common convictions among believers in a pluralistic society. Back to top |
| LS 691 Issues at the End of Life |
| Cr. 3. A course focusing on the issues surrounding death and dying. Physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and vocational factors at end of life are discussed. Field trip required. Includes analysis of key concerns in end of life care, discussion of the impact of culture, ethics, politics, and technology on the dying process, interventions for compassionate care of persons and their families, and examination of the personal feelings surrounding death and dying. Back to top |
| ENGL 601 New Lit, Tech, Cultures of Writing |
| Cr. 3. A course in theory and practice that examines how media of expression shape texts and their interpretations. Course readings include literature and theories of textual studies in print and electronic formats. Readings emphasize the history of the book and evolving electronic new media. The course requires written papers and projects in electronic format. Back to top |
| ENGL 690 Cultural History of Electronic Dance Music (x-list: HIST 690) |
| Cr. 3. This course explores the origins, evolution and cultural underpinnings of electronic dance music over the past four decades. Starting with the social upheavals that created disco in the 1970s as an alternative and antithesis to rock-and-roll, the course will look at how electronic music and dance cultures evolved, diversified and fragmented into genres such as: new wave, house, Detroit and European techno, rave, DJ culture, synthpop, and hip-hop. Besides the music itself, course texts will include cultural theory, cultural history, fiction and film. Back to top |