Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2003
Freshman Seminar (FSEM)

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FSEM 123   FRESHMAN SEMINAR: THROUGH TIME AND SPACE Credits 3.00  Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
A travel story stands at the beginning of European Literature: Homer's Odyssey.
 Since ancient times, literary travel accounts of all sorts, to all
destinations, by all means and undertaken with a wide range of different
purposes have kept Europeans on the move.  First attracted by the exotic and
the unknown in the far distance, the interest moved ever closer to the self.
Travelers became more thoughtful about themselves, their feelings and
perceptions.  Their own ego came into focus, and the exploration of the human
mind became the most exotic and intriguing journey.  Inside is where the path
goes, as the German Romantic poet Novalis said.  Like Odysseus, he knew that
all ways lead home.  Reading encompasses European literature throughout the
centuries, including Homer, Swift, Voltaire, Goethe, Heine, Twain, and Verne.
Taught in English.  Enrollment limited to 15. Also offered as GERM 123.
001 RH 310 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM      Steiner, Uwe              Enr: 4 Max: 8

FSEM 125   BETWEEN RESISTANCE AND COLLABORATION: IN Credits 3.00  Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Through a variety of readings (fiction and non-fiction), film viewings
(documentaries and feature films), and classroom discussions, this course will
focus on individuals' behavior in Nazi Germany/Austria. We will examine issues
of ideology and ethics as Germans and Austrians faced them between 1933-1945.
Through a critical encounter with various examples of response to
totalitarianism, we will reflect on values such as courage, civil disobedience,
and human rights in today's global society. The course will be taught in
English. Enrollment is limited to 15. Also offered as GERM 125.
001 KH 107 - W 02:30PM - 05:00PM        Kecht, Maria-Regina       Enr: 8 Max: 8

FSEM 161   FRESHMAN SEMINAR: THE USES OF THE PAST   Credits 3.00  Fall 03
This seminar analyzes how selected historical events are interpreted at
different times and in different contexts, sources will include history books,
novels, movies, court cases, and political debates. The specific events studied
will vary according to student interest from ancient times to Sept. 11, with
emphasis on historiographical questions such as what does it mean to tell the
truth about the past? Also offered as HIST 161. Enrollment limited.
001 HUM 327 - M 07:00PM - 10:00PM       Quillen, Carol E.         Enr: 4 Max: 5