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Department/Number Title Instructor
Fall 2006    
Art History 576 Proseminar in Chinese Art Julia Murray
Asian American Studies 26 Asian American Interstitiality Leslie Bow
Astronomy 310 Stellar Astrophysics Ellen Zweibel
Chemistry 201 Environmental Chemistry and Ethnicity Cathy Middlecamp
English 181 Pop Culture -- Ideology and Critique Russ Castronovo
English 181 Modern American Literature & the Scripting of Everyday Life David Zimmerman
English 434 Milton Henry Turner
English 467 Fin de Siecle: Genres and Genders Susan Bernstein
English 626 Writing the City: 19th-century New York Jeff Steele
Geography 538 Humid Tropics Lisa Naughton
History 242 Modern Latin America Florencia Mallon
Jewish Studies 515 Holocaust: History, Memory, and Education Simone Schweber
Literature in Translation 226 Intro. to Lusso-Afro-Brazilian Literature Ellen Sapega
Literature in Translation 236 Medieval Spanish Literature Ivy Corfis
Literature in Translation 250 Gay and Lesbian French Writers Thomas Armbrecht
Mathematics 473 History of Math Concha Gomez
Philosophy 104 Good, Beauty, and the Meaning of Life Steven Nadler
Philosophy 442 Moral Philosophy and the Holocaust Claudia Card
Physics 206 Symmetry and Phase Transitions Marshall Onellion
Political Science 100 Political Economy Neil Richardson
Sociology 120 Marriage and the Family Aimee Dechter
Sociology 258 The Jews, States, and Citizenship Chad Goldberg
Sociology 470 Mexican Migration to the U.S. Alfonso Morales
Theatre and Drama 424 Contemporary World Theatre and Dramatic Literature Michael Peterson
     
Spring 2006    
African Languages and Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Arts in Translation Linda Hunter
Art History 576 Proseminar in Chinese Art Julia Murray
Asian American Studies 260 Asian American Cultural Politics Victor Bascara
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 405 AOS Senior Capstone Seminar Galen McKinley
Communication Arts 236 Disability and Communication Jim Ferris
Comparative Literature 289 Intro to Literary Forms Max Statkiewicz
French 311 Anvance Express Orale & Ecrite Thomas Armbrecht
English 217 American Literature Russ Castronovo
English 417 Shakespeare Heather Dubrow
English 512 Recent Poetry in English Lynn Keller
English 529 Topics in Ethnic & Multicultural Literature Kim Rostan
English 629 American Literary Realism David Zimmerman
History 533 Multi-Racial Societies in Latin America Francisco Scarano
ILS 251 Contemporary Physical Sciences Cathy Middlecamp
Philosophy 549 Great Moral Philosophers Claudia Card
Political Science 401 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Katherine Cramer-Walsh
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Psychology 211 Freshman Honors Seminar Jenny Saffran and Seth Pollack
Sociology 120 Marriage and the Family Aimee Dechter
Women’s Studies 532 History of the (American) Body Judy Houck
     
Fall 2005
Classics 376 Love Poetry of the Ancient Mediterranean Patricia Rosenmeyer
English 100 Freshman Composition Larry Edgerton
English 173 Freedom and Slavery in the American Literary Imagination Cheren Sherrard-Johnson
English 420 Seventeenth-Century Literature Heather Dubrow
English 442 Themes in 18th-Century Literature Hilary Teynor
English 465 Studies in Romantic Literature Sarah Guyer
English 467 Charles Dickens Mario Ortiz-Robles
English 606 Colonial Encounters in America: Literary Visions and Revisions Birgit Brander Rasmussen
English 626 Conspiracy in the American Novel David Zimmerman
History 242 Modern Latin America Florencia Mallon
Jewish Studies 510 Holocaust: History and Representation Simone Schweber
Literature in Translation 226 Introduction to Lusso-Afro-Brazillian Literature Ellen Sapega
Literature in Translation 250 Gay and Lesbian French Writers Thomas Albrecht
Music / Jewish Studies 236 Jewish Composers: Early to Modern Jeanne Swack
Philosophy 104 Good, Beauty, and the Meaning of Life Steven Nadler
Political Science 100 Political Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 100 Health Policy and Politics David Weimer
Psychology 281 Introduction to Psychology (Honors) Caton Roberts
Sociology 120 Marriage and the Family Aimee Dechter
Theatre and Drama 219 Introduction to Performance Studies Michael Peterson
Women's Studies 340 Gender Outlaws and Sexuality Anne Enke
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
Women's Studies / English 248 Women in Ethnic American Literature Grace Hong
     
Spring 2005    
African Languages and Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Dean Makuluni
Communication Arts 236 Disability and Communication Jim Ferris
English 417 Shakespeare Heather Dubrow
English 460 Reading the Victorian Novel Mario Ortiz-Robles
English 468 Victorian Women Writers Susan Bernstein
English 512 Recent Poetry in English Lynn Keller
English 519 Englishness and Jewishness Rebecca Walkowitz
English 609 Major American Novelists Cherene Sherrard
English 619 Three American Novellists David Zimmerman
History of Science 280 Honors Seminar: Studies in Science, Technology, and Medicine Richard Staley
History of Science / Women’s Studies 524 Medical History of Sex and Sexuality Judy Houck
Literature in Translation 226 Introduction to Lusso-Afro-Brazilian Literature Ellen Sapega
Languages and Cultures of Asia / Folklore 236 Asian Autobiography, Biography, and Life History Kirin Narayan
Languages and Cultures of Asia / Folklore 279 Introduction to Turkish Folk Literature Sarah Atis
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Psychology 281 Introduction to Psychology (Honors) Caton Roberts
Psychology 411 Stress and Health Caton Roberts
Women’s Studies / Theatre and Drama 415 Contemporary Feminist Theatre and Criticism Michael Peterson
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Nations Stephen Bunker
     
Fall 2004
Astronomy 310 Stellar Astrophysics Joe Cassinelli
African Languages and Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Akua Sarr
Economics / Agricultural and Applied Economics / International Business 462 Latin American Economic Development Brad Barham
English 100 Introduction to Writing Larry Edgerton
English 236 American Literature and American Democracy Russ Castronovo
English 565 Studies in Poetry Lynn Keller
English 609 American Novel Cherene Sherrard
English 618 American Renaissance Jeff Steele
English 463 Romantic Poetry Theresa Kelley
Geography 434 People, Wildlife, and Landscapes Lisa Naughton
History 200 Historical Studies: Rebel Youth—1960s China Brett Sheehan
History of Science 280 Honors Seminar: Studies in Science, Technology, and Medicine Tom Broman
Jewish Studies 515 Holocaust: History, Memory, and Education Simone Schweber
Mathematics 473 History of Mathematics Gabriele Meyer
Philosophy 549 Great Moral Philosophers Claudia Card
Political Science 100 Political Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 100 Health Policy and Politics David Weimer
Political Science 401 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Katherine Cramer Walsh
Psychology 411 Current Topics in Psychology: Stress and Health Caton Roberts
Sociology / Legal Studies 415 The Legal Profession Mark Suchman
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Nations Stephen Bunker
Theatre and Drama 219 Undergraduate Topics: Identity and Performance Michael Peterson
Women’s Studies 531 Women and Health in American History Judy Houck
     
Spring 2004    
African Languages and Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Dean Makuluni
African Languages and Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Arts in Translation Linda Hunter
Comparative Literature 287 Masterpieces of Literature for Honors Camilla Mortensen
Comparative Literature 379 Literature and Ethnic Experience Luis Madureira
English 181 American Literature and American Democracy Russ Castronovo
English 236 Writing in a Changing World Deborah Brandt
English 619 Three American Novelists David Zimmerman
Geography 538 Humid Tropics, Ecology, and Development Lisa Naughton
History 200 Europe since 1945 Laird Boswell
History/Jewish Studies 529 Intellectual and Religious History of European Jewry, 1648-1939 David Sorkin
Literature in Translation 226 Introduction to Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literature Ellen Sapega
Political Science 100 Political Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 100 Health Policy and Politics Dave Weimer
Political Science 401 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Kathy Cramer Walsh
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Sociology 357 Methods of Sociological Inquiry Jane Piliavin
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Societies/Third World Stephen Bunker
Theatre and Drama 420 Theatre and Society Aparna Dharwadker
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
Women's Studies 533 Special Topics in Women and Health Judy Houck
 
Fall 2003    
African Languages and Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Dean Makuluni
African Languages and Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Arts in Translation Linda Hunter
Comparative Literature 287 Masterpieces of Literature for Honors Camilla Mortensen
Comparative Literature 379 Literature and Ethnic Experience Luis Madureira
English 181 American Life and American Democracy Russ Castronovo
English 236 Writing in a Changing World Deborah Brandt
English 619 Three American Novelists David Zimmerman
Geography 538 Humid Tropics, Ecology, and Development Lisa Naughton
History 200 Europe since 1945 Laird Boswell
History/Jewish Studies 529 European Jewish Cultural and Intellectual History David Sorkin
Literature in Translation 226 Introduction to Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literature Ellen Sapega
Political Science 100 Political Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 100 Health Policy and Politics Dave Weimer
Political Science 401 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Kathy Cramer Walsh
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Sociology 357 Methods of Sociological Inquiry Jane Piliavin
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Societies/Third World Stephen Bunker
Theatre and Drama 420 Theatre and Society Aparna Dharwadker
Women’s Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
Women’s Studies 533 Special Topics in Women and Health Judy Houck
 
Spring 2003    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Literature and Culture Akua Sarr
African Languages & Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
Communication Arts 236 Disability and Communication Jim Ferris
Comparative Literature 288 Masterpieces of Literature, Honors Camilla Mortensen
Comparative Literature 690 Caribbean Poetics Keith Cohen
Consumer Science 470 History of Consumer Movements in the U.S. Rima Apple
English 420 17th century British Literature Heather Dubrow
English 463 Romantic Poetry Theresa Kelley
English 468 Sensation Fiction and New Woman Fiction Susan Bernstein
English 609 Major American Novelists Deirdre Egan
Geography 434 People, Wildlife, and Landscapes Lisa Naughton
History 200 Greeks and "Barbarians" Kasia Allen
History of Science 513 Environment and Health in Global Perspective Gregg Mitman
Music 400 Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, Americas Ron Radano
Political Science 313 Bargaining in the Global Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 353 The Third World in the International System Aseema Sinha
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Societies/Third World Stephen Bunker
Theatre and Drama 415 Introduction to Contemporary Feminist Theatre and Criticism Michael Peterson
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
 
Fall 2002    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Dean Makuluni
Afro-American Studies 443 Mutual Perceptions of Racial Minorites Mike Thornton
Art History 236 Bascom Colloquium: What Makes Art Contemporary? Barbara (Suzy) Buenger
Communication Arts 560 Communication Theory Sue Zaeske
Comparative Literature 288 Masterpieces of Literature, Honors Camilla Mortensen
English 173 Ethnic and Multicultural Literature Cherene Sherrard-Johnson
English 181 Freshman Honors Seminar Susan Bernstein
English 181 Freshman Honors Seminar Tom Schaub
English 360 The Anglo-Saxons Jack Niles
English 512 Recent Poetry in the U.S. Lynn Keller
English 570 Women's Traditions in the Novel Susan Bernstein
English 609 Major American Novelists David Zimmerman
History 135 Multi-Racial Americas Steve Stern
History 200 The Cultural Revolution in China Brett Sheehan
History 222 Modern Afro-American History Brenda Plummer
History 226 Explorations in Third-World History Francisco Scarano
History 313 Intro to Byzantine History & Civilization Paul Stephenson
Human Development 474 Racial Ethnic Families in the U.S. Lynet Uttal
Jewish Studies 236 New Voices in Jewish-American Literature Dena Mandel
Philosophy 104 Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, and the Moral Community Dan Hausman
Political Science 201 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Katherine Cramer Walsh
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Societies/Third World Stephen Bunker
Theatre and Drama 200 Writing about Theatre and Performance Michael Peterson
Women's Studies 310 Gender Outlaws and Sexuality Anne Enke
Women's Studies 533 History of the American Body Judy Houck
 
Spring 2002    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Literature and Culture Akua Sarr
African Languages & Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
Astronomy 236 History of Matter in the Universe Eric Wilcots
Communication Arts 236 Disability and Communication Jim Ferris
English 468 The Woman Question in Victorian Literature and Culture Susan Bernstein
English 550 Analysis of Nonfiction Prose David Fleming
English 609 Major American Novelists David Zimmerman
English/Jewish Studies 593 Literature of Jewish Identity in America Dena Mandel
History 533 Multi-Racial Societies in Latin America Francisco Scarano
History 600 Advanced Seminar: History as Storytelling Bill Cronon
Human Development 474 Racial Ethnic Families in the U.S. Lynet Uttal
Philosophy 543 Kant's Ethics and Kantian Ethics Claudia Card
Political Science 313 Bargaining in the Global Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Sociology 630 Sociology of Developing Societies/Third World Stephen Bunker
 
Fall 2001    
African Languages & Literature 453 Modern African Literature in English (Short Story) Dean Makuluni
Afro-American Studies/Music 675 Blues Legacies Ron Radano
Classics 554 Classical Backgrounds to English Literature Patricia Rosenmeyer
Consumer Science 470 History of Consumer Movements in the U.S. Rima Apple
English 181 Freshman Honors Seminar Tom Schaub
English 215 English Literature before 1800 Heather Dubrow
English 570 Women's Traditions in the Novel Susan Bernstein
English/Jewish Studies 236 Modern American Jewish Fiction Dena Mandel
Geography 565 Undergraduate Colloquium Matt Turner
History 222 Explorations in American History (Wisconsin History) Diane Lindstrom
Human Development 474 Racial Ethnic Families in the U.S. Lynet Uttal
Mathematics 473 History of Mathematics Gwynneth Coogan
Philosophy 341 Contemporary Moral Issues Jocelyn Johnson
Philosophy/Jewish Studies 442 Moral Philosophy and the Holocaust Claudia Card
Political Science 201 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference Katherine Cramer Walsh
Religious Studies 235 Genres of Asian Religious Writing Mark Csikszentmihalyi
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
Theatre and Drama 200 Writing about Theatre and Performance Michael Peterson
Women's Studies 223 Race and Ethnicity in the Lives of U.S. Women Jody Cardinal
 
Summer 2001    
Interdisciplinary Courses 121 Critical Thinking and Writing Larry Edgerton
 
Spring 2001    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Dean Makuluni
African Languages & Literature 306 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
Art History 236 Writing about Photography Dan Fuller
Art History 408 Italian Art, 1860-present Barbara Buenger
Astronomy 236 History of Matter in the Universe Eric Wilcots
Communication Arts 236 Disability and Communication Jim Ferris
Consumer Science 470 History of Consumer Protest Tracey Deutsch
English 460 Nineteenth-Century English Novel Susan Bernstein
English 609 Major American Novelists David Zimmerman
English/Jewish Studies 236 Modern American Jewish Fiction Dena Mandel
Geography 434 People, Wildlife, and Landscapes Lisa Naughton
History 533 Multi-Racial Societies in Latin America Francisco Scarano
Philosophy 341 Contemporary Moral Issues Jocelyn Johnson
Political Science 313 Bargaining in the Global Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 505 The Challenge of Democratization Ed Friedman
Scandinavian Studies 422 The Drama of Henrik Ibsen Tanya Thresher
Theatre and Drama 415 Introduction to Contemporary Feminist Theatre and Criticism Michael Peterson
 
Fall 2000    
African Languages & Literature 300 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
Afro-American Studies 303 Blacks, Film, and Society Bill Van Deburg
Art History 454 Art in Germany, 1900-45 Barbara Buenger
Communication Arts 576 Principles of Rhetorical Criticism Sue Zaeske
Communicative Disorders 371 Pre-clinical Observation of Children and Adults Karen Carlson, Peggy Rosin
Consumer Science 470 History of Consumer Movements in the U.S. Rima Apple
English 417 Shakespeare Heather Dubrow
English 570 Women's Traditions in the Novel Susan Bernstein
Geography 371 History of Cartography David Woodward
ILS 205 Western Culture: Political, Economic, and Social Thought Booth Fowler
ILS 236 Shakespeare in Production Sally Banes
Interdisciplinary Courses 111 Alcohol: Behavior, Culture, and Science Linda Roberts
Mathematics 473 History of Mathematics Bob Wilson
Philosophy/Jewish Studies 442 Moral Philosophy and the Holocaust Claudia Card
Political Science 100 Freshman Seminar: Political Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 353 The Third World in the International System Aseema Sinha
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
Theatre and Drama 200 Writing about Theatre and Performance Michael Peterson
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
Women's Studies 640 Advanced Seminar in Women?s Studies Jane Collins
 
Summer 2000    
Interdisciplinary Courses 121 Critical Thinking and Writing Larry Edgerton
 
Spring 2000    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Literature and Culture Akua Sarr
Chemistry 511 Inorganic Chemistry Art Ellis
Child & Family Studies History of Motherhood in America Rima Apple
Communicative Disorders 371 Pre-clinical Observation of Children and Adults Karen Carlson, Peggy Rosin
English 215 English Literature before 1800 Sherry Reames
English 250 Women in Literature Andrea Kaston
Political Science 313 Bargaining in the Global Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 400 Campaign Finance Reform Ken Mayer
Political Science 501 Challenges of Democratization Leigh Payne
Rural Sociology/ Sociology 541 Social Behavior and Natural Resources Tom Heberlein
Slavic/ Literature in Translation 236 Contemporary Russian Literature and Film Ben Rifkin
Sociology 181 The Sociological Enterprise Adam Gamoran
Theatre and Drama 200 Writing about Theatre and Performance Sally Banes
Women's Studies 441 Contemporary Feminist Theory Kate Adams
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
Zoology 619 Biology of the Mind Deric Bownds
 
Fall 1999    
Communication Arts 576 Principles of Rhetorical Criticism Sue Zaeske
Communicative Disorders 371 Pre-clinical Observation of Children and Adults Karen Carlson, Peggy Rosin
Consumer Science 470 History of Consumer Movements in the U.S. Rima Apple
English 207 Introduction to Modern Literature I Kate Adams
English 281 Honors Course in Introductory Literature Sherry Reames
English 417 Shakespeare Heather Dubrow
English 468 Crossing Borders in Victorian Literature Susan Bernstein
Geography 371 History of Cartography David Woodward
Geography 538 Humid Tropics, Ecology, and Development Lisa Naughton
History of Science 280 Studies in Science, Technology, Medicine Tom Broman
Music/Jewish Studies 236 Jewish Composers in the Early Modern to Modern Eras Jeanne Swack
Psychology 411 Neurochemistry of Drugs and Behavior Craig Berridge
Psychology 411 Psychology of Work Patricia Mullins
Sociology 220 Ethnic Movements in the United States Pam Oliver
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
 
Spring 1999    
Botany 631 Conservation Biology Stan Temple, Don Waller, Jim Kitchell
Child & Family Studies History of Motherhood in America Rima Apple
English 207 Introduction to Modern Literature I Kirsten Jamsen
English 468 The Woman Question in Victorian Literature and Culture Susan Bernstein
English 609 Major American Novelists Dale Bauer
French 236 Family Relations in French Literature Richard Goodkin
History 200 Research in Colonial America Charles Cohen
Languages and Cultures of Asia 430 Language and Culture Ellen Rafferty
Political Science 184 Introduction to American Politics Ken Mayer
Political Science 313 Bargaining in the Global Economy Neil Richardson
Political Science 627 The British Political System Graham Wilson
Slavic/ Literature in Translation 236 Contemporary Russian Literature and Film Ben Rifkin
Sociology 220 Ethnic Movements in the United States Pam Oliver
Zoology 619 Biology of the Mind Deric Bownds
 
Fall 1998    
African Languages & Literature 300 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
Comparative Literature 310 Introduction to Literary Criticism Matthew Gumpert
English 417 Shakespeare Heather Dubrow
Geography 538 Humid Tropics, Ecology, and Development Lisa Naughton
Geography 577 History of Cartography David Woodward
Languages and Cultures of Asia 430 Language and Culture Ellen Rafferty
Philosophy 439 American Philosophy Claudia Card
Political Science 100 Freshman Seminar: Political Economy Neil Richardson
Scandinavian Studies 422 The Drama of Henrik Ibsen Tanya Thresher
Sociology 125 Contemporary American Society Erik Wright
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
Women's Studies 530 Biology and Gender Caitilyn Allen
 
Spring 1998    
African Languages & Literature 201 Introduction to African Languages and Literature Linda Hunter
Anthropology 343 Anthropology of Religion Sharon Hutchinson
German 236 Culture and Politics in Nazi Germany Pamela Potter
History 200 America and the World since 1900 John Cooper
History of Medicine 575 History of Disease Maneesha Lal
Sociology 693 Practicum in Analysis and Research Betty Thompson
 
Fall 1997    
African Languages & Literature 300 Hausa Verbal Art in Translation Linda Hunter
American Indian Studies 275 American Indian Oral Cultures Roberta Hill
English 574 Women's Writing and Feminist Theory Susan Bernstein
English 633 Modern American Literature since 1914 Lynn Keller
History 200 Violence and Testimonial in Latin America Steve Stern
History of Medicine 218 History of 20th-Century American Medicine Maneesha Lal
Political Science 505 The Challenge of Democratization Leigh Payne
Sociology 236 Helping, Altruism, and Community Participation Jane Piliavin
 
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