Studies of Arts and Literature

56:606:608:90
Disney Films: Analyzing Adaptations
FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
Instructor:  Professor Kunze

This course surveys films made by Disney based on fairy tales, myths, and books from around the world. Special attention is paid to adaptation theory, including work by Hutcheon, Stam, Zipes, and Leitch. In addition, students will be introduced to the major schools of interpretation, including formalism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, postcolonialism, feminism, queer theory, and cultural studies. 

Studies of Psychological Theories and Research

56:606:651:90
Positive Psychology
FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
Instructor: Professor Cabiria

Positive Psychology is the study of human potential and the outcomes of positive behavior. It looks at strengths rather than faults, with the goal of improving lives by focusing on what works instead of what does not. As an applied course, the approach will include real world examples to highlight the various concepts related to positive psychology. Each week, students will take a look at different aspects of life – work, home, social, cultural, and media-related – to better understand what it means to thrive using positive psychology principles. It is certain to be an interesting and thought-provoking course that will have students thinking differently about their approach to life.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality

56:606:622:90
Gender, Sexuality, and Religion

FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
Instructor: Professor Charme

This class looks at the ways that women have been portrayed and treated in the myths, symbols and rituals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (with options to explore other religions as well).   We will examine how these traditions’ views of the body, nature, sexuality, the sacred, and the divine affected each others.   We’ll look at the tradition of Goddess worship that was supplanted by the major western religions and why it has enjoyed a resurgence among some people today.  We’ll discuss the question of whether elements of these religions are sexist and/or homophobic and whether they contribute to oppression of women and LBGT people.   We will consider suggestions various sources about how to make religious stories and rituals more welcoming of people regardless of gender or sexuality.

Capstone Research

56:606:689:90
For PEARSON MANAGED STUDENTS
FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
Instructor: Professor Charme

Independent study of special interest to the student, under supervision of an advisor chosen by the student in consultation with the program director Professor Charme.

Research in Liberal Studies

56:606:690:90
For PEARSON MANAGED STUDENTS
FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
See Professor Charme

Matriculation Continued

56:606:800:90
For PEARSON MANAGED STUDENTS
FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
See Professor Charme

Continuous registration may be accomplished by enrolling for at least three credits in standard course offerings, including 56:606:800:01 research courses, or by enrolling in this course for 0 credits. Students actively engaged in study toward their degree who are using university facilities and faculty time are expected to enroll for the appropriate credits.