Stand Alone Honors Forums (classes) are great little two credit deals that can fill out a schedule in an interesting way and help students meet like-minded peers. The Forums are interdisciplinary in nature which means they are not discipline specific. For example, in the Death: A Cross-Cultural Experience class, the course is taught by a Psychology professor, Dr. Krause. This does not mean it is a Psychology Honors course; rather, it is an honors course taught by a member of the Psychology Department, who will look at many different disciplinary contexts regarding death. For further information regarding any course, please contact the professor(s) for each individual course. The following courses are available this Fall (along with one course that is part of a Learning Community (see link to your left).
Watch this page for courses this Winter 2012 such as American Supervillains, C. S. Lewis, and The Politics of Fear.
FALL 2011 FORUM COURSE OFFERINGS
Justice League America
HON 222/422: American Superheros
Dr. Jennifer Stollman (History) and Dr. Michele Malach (English)
stollman_j@fortlewis.edu malach_m@fortlewis.edu
Wednesdays, 10:10 a.m.--12:10 p.m., 119 Education Business Hall
In the American 20th century, the concept of a "superhero" has been deployed to express American values and goals, represent ideal male and female archetypes, and in entertainment contexts deal with national and international conflicts. This honors course explores the evolution of male and female superheroes during the 20th century and how American ideals and anxieties regarding men and women, political, social, economic, domestic, and international issues were displayed and explored on the radio and on television, in comic books, and at the movies.
HON 223/423: Death: A Cross-Cultural Experience
Dr. Sue Krause (Psychology)
krause_s@fortlewis.edu
Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:35--10:45 a.m., 067 Reed Library
[This class meets Aug 29--Oct 21 only]
This course explores a variety of cultural beliefs about death and dying, grief and loss. Our beliefs and rituals surrounding dying say quite a bit about who we are, and what we most deeply believe and value. We will explore questions about the dying process, grief, what happens after death, and the purpose of life. This course is also designed to encourage students to examine their own beliefs, and gain knowledge in history and socio-economic policies and politics.
HON 223/423: Old West/New West
Dr. Andrew Gulliford (History)
gulliford_a@fortlewis.edu
Tuesdays, 4:40--6:40 p.m., 212 Center for Southwest Studies
This course will explore multidisciplinary perspectives in the history of the American West from the 16th century to the present. We will examine conquest, conflicts, and compromises related to ethnicity and race, water rights, public and tribal lands, immigration, settlement, urbanization, tourism, conservation, and the environment. Using art, photography, films and textbooks, we will compare and contrast the mythic West to the modern multicultural communities we live in today. We will have a fieldtrip to an historic site and a downtown Durango walking tour.