Rachel Wright
International Studies Program Spring 2019 Course Offerings
Pathway Courses
ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World
ANT 225 Cultural, Environmental, and Global Issues
GEO 160 Lands/People of the Non-Western World
GEO 162 Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
HIS 104 European History Through the Mid-17th Century
HIS 105 European History from the Mid-17th Century Through the Present
PS 210 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PS 230 Introduction to International Relations
MCL 100 The World of Language
MCL 200 Global Literacy
SOC 180 Global Societies in Comparative Perspectives
A-H 106 Renaissance to Modern Art
GEO 172 Human Geography
Capstone Seminar Project
INT 495-001 Colonialism and Post-colonialism
INT 495-002 International Development Issues
Culture and the Arts
A-H 310 Asian Art and Culture: Women in Japanese Art
A-H 323 Medieval Christian Iconography
A-H 350-001 Contemporary Art and Visual Studies: Art in a Global Context Since 1990
A&S 300-001 Food Cultures of the Hispanic World: It’s Not Just Hot Anymore!
AIS 330 Islamic Civilization II
AIS 435 Topics in Islamic Studies: Middle Eastern Cultures
ANT 321/JPN 321 Introduction to Japanese Culture: Meiji (1868) to Present
ANT 328 The Ancient Maya
ANT 401 Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective
CHI 321 Introduction to Contemporary Chinese Film
CHI 323 Chinese Drama from Past to Present
CHI 330 Introduction to Chinese Culture: Pre-modern to 1840
CHI 511 Literary Chinese
CLA 230/HIS 230 Hellenistic World: The Roman Republic and the Roman Empire to the Death of Constantine
CLA 302 Latin Literature II: Catullus & Horace
CLA 391/HIS 391 Christians in the Roman Empire
CLA 555 Greek Prose: Plato
ENG 241 Survey of British Literature I
ENG 242 Survey of British Literature II
ENG 342 Shakespeare
ENG 343 Renaissance Drama and Society Outside Shakespeare
ENG 440G Studies in British Literature: Shakespeare’s History Plays
FR 215 Visual Cultures
FR 324 Studies in French Literature: Love and War in the Lyric Tradition
FR 344 The Literary Text: Short Story in France
FR 425 Media Studies
FR 471 Topical Seminar II: Women in Comics
GER 311 Introduction to German Literature: Families
GER 342 War, Peace, and Terror in the Context of Germany and Europe
GER 361 German Cinema
GER 363 German Mythology
GER 516 Studies in Genre: Film
GWS 302-001 Gender Across the World: Global Gays
HIS 352-001 Topics in European History Before 1789: Perceptions of Jesus The Christ, From the Gospel of Mark to the Gospel of Mel Gibson
HIS 353-002 Topics in European History Since 1789: Jewish Civilizations Since 1492
HIS 353-003 Topics in European History Since 1789: Europe in the Age of the French Revolution
HIS 501 4th Century Greek and Hellenic World
HIS 512 Carolingian Empire
INT 350 Special Topics in International Studies: Culture in the Middle East
ITA 263 Studies in Italian Culture: Flavors of Italy, Food in Italian Culture
JPN 321 Introduction to Japanese Culture: Meiji (1868) to Present
JPN 410-001 Advanced Topics in Japanese Language: Japanese Geography and Culture
MCL 390-001 Topics in Modern and Classical Languages: The White Snake
MCL 390-002 Topics in Modern and Classical Languages: Animals and Disaster, Fiction from Kentucky to Asia
MUS 335 Exploring the World of Music and Ethnomusicology
RUS 370 Russian Folklore (in English)
RUS 380 19th Century Russian Literature (in English)
SOC 350-002 Topics in Sociology: Sociology and Democracy
SPA 314 Civilization of Spanish America
SPA 315 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
SPA 320 Literature, Life, and Thought of Spain
SPA 420 Spanish in the World
SPA 474 Topics in Hispanic Studies: Latin American Documentary Film
SPA 444 20th and 21st Century Spanish Studies: Sex
Global Development
ANT 329 Eurasia, Eastern Europe, and Post Socialism
ECO 471 International Trade
ECO 472 International Monetary Economics
FR 307 French for Business and Economics
GEO 255 Geography of the Global Economy
GEO 261 Global Dynamics of Health and Diseases
GEO 455 Globalization and the Changing Economy
GEO 475 Medical Geography
GER 342 War, Peace, and Terror in the Context of Germany and Europe
GWS 302-001 Gender Across the World: Global Gays
HON 251-004 Honors in Social Sciences: Trade and Economy in the Ancient Mediterranean
MGT 309 Introduction to International Business
MKT 435 International Marketing
PS 443G Political International Economic Relations
SPA 332 Spanish and Latin American Business Environment
SW 320 Global Poverty: Responses Across Cultures
Comparative Politics and Societies
AAS 254/HIS 254 History of Colonial and Postcolonial Africa
ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilization
ANT 339 Human Rights in Global Perspective
GEO 323 Mexico: Environment, Politics, and Society
GER 342 War, Peace, and Terror in the context of Germany and Europe
GWS 302-001 Gender Across the World: Global Gays
HIS 323 The Holocaust
HIS 353-001 Topics in European History Since 1789: Witnessing World War II
HIS 353-003 Honors Topics in European History Since 1789: Europe in the Age of the French Revolution
HIS 512 Carolingian Empire
HIS 563 History of Women in Latin America
HIS 564 History of Brazil
HON 251-001 Honors in Social Sciences: International Conflict in the Modern World
ITA 301 Italy from Fascism to the Present
PS 391-001 Special Topics in Political Science: Human Rights
PS 430 Conduct of American Foreign Relations
PS 443G Political International Economic Relations
PS 492-001 Seminar in Political Science: Politics of Chinese Eco-Cities
SOC 438 Cross-National Crime
SW 320 Global Poverty: Responses Across Cultures
B&S Area Concentrations
Africa and the Middle East
AAS 254/HIS 254 History of Colonial and Postcolonial Africa
AAS 328/GEO 328 Geography of the Middle East and Africa
AIS 330 Islamic Civilization II
AIS 435 Topics in Islamic Studies: Middle Eastern Cultures
ANT 241 Origin of Old World Civilization
HIS 208 History of the Atlantic World
HIS 254 History of Colonial and Postcolonial Africa
HIS 355-001 Topics in Non-Western History Since 1789: Decolonization in Africa
HON 251-004 Honors in Social Sciences: Trade and Economy in the Ancient Mediterranean
INT 350 Special Topics in International Studies: Culture in the Middle East
SOC 350-002 Topics in Sociology: Sociology and Democracy
Asia
A-H 310 Asian Art and Culture: Women in Japanese Art
ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilization
ANT 321/JPN 321 Introduction to Japanese Culture: Meiji (1868) to Present
CHI 321 Introduction to Contemporary Chinese Film
CHI 323 Chinese Drama from Past to Present
CHI 330 Introduction to Chinese Culture: Pre-modern to 1840
CHI 511 Literary Chinese
GEO 333 Geography of East Asia
JPN 400G Topics in Japanese Studies: Women, Warrior, and some Ghosts in the Japanese Tradition
JPN 410-001 Advanced Topics in Japanese Language: Japanese Geography and Culture
PHI 343 Asian Philosophy
PS 492-001 Seminar in Political Science: Politics of Chinese Eco-Cities
Europe
A-H 323 Medieval Christian Iconography
ANT 241 Origin of Old World Civilization
CLA 230/HIS 230 The Hellenistic World: The Roman Republic and the Roman Empire to the death of Constantine
CLA 302 Latin Literature II: Catullus & Horace
CLA 391/HIS 391 Christians in the Roman Empire
CLA 555 Greek Prose: Plato
ENG 241 Survey of British Literature I
ENG 242 Survey of British Literature II
ENG 342 Shakespeare
ENG 343 Renaissance Drama and Society Outside Shakespeare
ENG 440G Studies in British Literature: Shakespeare’s History Plays
FR 215 Visual Cultures
FR 324 Studies in French Literature: Love and War in the Lyric Tradition
FR 344 The Literary Text: Short Story in France
FR 425 Media Studies
FR 471 Topical Seminar II: Women in Comics
GER 311 Introduction to German Literature: Families
GER 342 War, Peace, and Terror in the Context of Germany and Europe
GER 361 German Cinema
GER 363 German Mythology
GER 516 Studies in Genre: Film
HIS 203 History of British People Through the Restoration
HIS 323 The Holocaust
HIS 352-001 Topics in European History Before 1789: Perceptions of Jesus The Christ, From the Gospel of Mark to the Gospel of Mel Gibson
HIS 353-001 Topics in European History Since 1789: Witnessing World War II
HIS 353-002 Topics in European History Since 1789: Jewish Civilization Since 1492
HIS 353-003 Honors Topics in European History Since 1789: Europe in the Age of the French Revolution
HIS 501 4th Century Greek and Hellenic World
HIS 512 Carolingian Empire
HIS 554 British History 1815-1901
HJS 325 Jewish Thought and Culture II: From the Expulsion from Spain to the Present
HON 251-004 Honors in Social Sciences: Trade and Economy in the Ancient Mediterranean
ITA 263 Studies in Italian Culture: Flavors of Italy, Food in Italian Culture
ITA 301 Italy from Fascism to the Present
SPA 320 Literature, Life, and Thought of Spain
SPA 332 Spanish and Latin American Business Environment
SPA 420 Spanish in the World
SPA 444 20th and 21st Century Spanish Studies: Sex
Latin America
A&S 300-001 Food Cultures of the Hispanic World: It’s Not Just Hot Anymore!
ANT 328 The Ancient Maya
GEO 323 Mexico: Environment, Politics, and Society
HIS 207 History of Modern Latin America: 1810 to the Present
HIS 208 History of the Atlantic World
HIS 563 History of Women in Latin America
HIS 564 History of Brazil
SPA 314 Civilization in Spanish America
SPA 315 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
SPA 332 Spanish and Latin American Business Environment
SPA 474 Topics in Hispanic Studies: Latin American Documentary Film
Russia & Eurasia
ANT 329 Eurasia, Eastern Europe, and Post Socialism
HIS 535 Russia in the 20th Century
RUS 370 Russian Folklore (in English)
RUS 380 19th Century Russian Literature (in English)
Arabic: Arabic Conversation Table, Tutoring
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The University of Kentucky Arabic Club hosts three weekly conversation table sessions open to all interested UK students looking to practice conversational Arabic speaking skills. The meeting times for these tables are as follows
- Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in POT 1045
- Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in POT 145
- Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. in CB 303
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The UK Arabic Club hosts additional tutoring sessions throughout the week aiming to help students with homework and exam preparation. The meeting times for tutoring sessions are as follows:
- All Arabic Levels: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in POT 1006
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First year students: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in POT 1022
- Students of all levels are welcome to attend this hour, however, those outside of the beginning level will only receive practice with speaking skills.
- Stay up to date with cultural events hosted by UK Arabic Club by following their Facebook account.
Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLCC)
- The Chinese Language and Culture Club is a student-run organization open to all students of all language proficiency levels interested in learning about Chinese language and culture.
- This group does not currently have set meeting times. If you are interested in cultural events or conversation tables hosted by CLCC please visit their Facebook page or Twitter page for updates.
French: UK French Club
- The UK French Club hosts cultural and conversational activities as well as film nights, game nights, and roundtable discussions on/near UKs campus. Their events are open to all students interested in learning the French language and culture. Events are hosted by graduate and teaching assistants as well as undergraduate students in the Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures Department.
- If you are in need of a French tutor, please click here.
- If you are in need of French translators, please click here.
- To stay up to date with UK French Club’s events please see their online schedule here or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- For any further questions with regards to UK French Club, contact them at FrenchClubUKY@gmail.com.
German: UK German Club
- UK German Club provides students of all backgrounds in the German language with an opportunity to connect with other German students outside the classroom, gain exposure to German culture and current events as well as obtain information regarding study abroad programs.
- The UK German Club currently meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Max Kade House (212 East Maxwell).
- To stay up to date with more of their events, follow their Facebook Page or contact ukgermanclub@gmail.com for current meeting and event schedules.
Japanese: Japanese Culture in Kentucky Society (JCiKS)
- The University of Kentucky Japanese Culture in Kentucky Society is a student run organization that seeks to provides students with opportunities to engage in social activities centered around aspects of Japanese culture found in Kentucky. JCiKS also provides Japanese tutoring for non-native speakers as well as English tutoring for students from Japan. In addition to tutoring, the Japanese Culture in Kentucky Society offers assistance and support for students from Japan currently studying at the University of Kentucky in order to foster a spirit of community among students from Japan and those interested in Japanese culture.
- JCiKS holds regular meetings every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in Whitehall Classroom Building Room 203. For any questions regarding meetings contact Jimmy Wang (zhenning.wang@uky.edu) or visit their Facebook Page.
Korean: Korean Conversation Table
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The Korean Conversation Table is hosted by the student-run Korean Language and Culture Club (KLCC) and is open to all students interested in learning the Korean language regardless of their skill level. Two separate sessions are held every Friday in Patterson Office Tower 1045:
- Beginning Learners 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Intermediate Learners 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- If you are unavailable to meet during either of these times, please contact michael.digirolamo@uky.edu or reach out to their Facebook group Korean Language and Culture Club to see about scheduling an individual meeting.
Russian: UK Russian Club
- For students seeking to practice their conversational speaking skills, UK’s Russian Club holds a weekly conversation table at 7:00 p.m. in Young Library. The table is hosted by a UK student who is also a native speaker. Students of all proficiency levels are welcome.
- UK’s Russian Club hosts a monthly Russian Tea event that allows students of all skill levels to practice their conversational speaking skills in an informal setting. For more information in regards to the dates of their next Russian Tea follow their Facebook account or contact Professor Cynthia Ruber at cynthia.ruder@uky.edu to be added to their Listserv.
- For those seeking to improve listening skills as well as further enhance their understanding of Russian literature and culture, tune in on Thursdays to the weekly broadcast of Russian Radio on WRL - FM (88.1) from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Tutoring or any further assistance needed with Russian Studies is also available upon arrangement with Cynthia Ruber
Spanish: La mesa del español, Almuerzos
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La Mesa: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in The 90
- La mesa is a weekly tutoring and conversation hour available to all UK students. Spanish learners of any level are welcome and will receive conversation practice and/or help with grammar topics from UK faculty.
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Almuerzos: Wednesdays, 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Patterson Office Tower 1145
- Almuerzos is a weekly conversation hour held by graduate students and professors of the hispanic studies department. Feel free to bring your lunch or just stop in to practice conversational Spanish skills with a native or fluent speaker.
- Individual tutors and translators are available for one on one tutoring or written translation work. Please contact the graduate students listed below for individualized tutoring sessions to discuss their availability and rates.