University Foundations
UF 100-017 The Biggest Questions
Class #71920, MoWe, 10:30-11:20am, MCMR, Rm 205, Shelton Woods
Life’s Biggest Questions – Everyone asks questions; some are more important than others. Civilizations and cultures (Eastern, Western, Buddhists, Moslems, Christians, Materialists) ask the same key questions: Where is happiness found? Why is there so much evil and sorrow in the world? What’s wrong with me? What is behind the universe? This class, taught by an Eastern scholar, examines all the major worldview responses to life’s biggest queries, while exploring our
assumptions.
*COREQUISITES: Must select one of the following discussion groups: D009, D028, D029, D049.
UF 100-D009 The Biggest Questions
Class #70885, Fri, 7:55-8:45am, Interactive Learning Ctr, Rm 213, Staff
UF 100-D028 The Biggest Questions
Class #70903, Fri, 9:00-9:50am, Interactive Learning Ctr, Rm 213, Staff
UF 100-D029 The Biggest Questions
Class #71931, Fri, 12:00-12:50pm, Riverfront Hall, Rm 302, Staff
UF 100-D049 The Biggest Questions
Class #70923, Fri, 1:30-2:20pm, Riverfront Hall, Rm 302, Staff
UF 200-047 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (Deviance)
Class #73328, MoWe, 3:00-4:15pm, Interactive Learning Ctr, Rm 204, Carrie Seymour
Using ideas from philosophy, cultural anthropology, and sociology, this course section will explore the moral and ethical implications of how labels and stereotypes perpetuate outmoded or limited ideas about the nature of “acceptable” social traits and behaviors throughout the world. By looking at various “deviant” categories and studying the social codes and contexts that inform the perception of those categories, we will then look at how the penal system in America is a case study of how those perceptions play out for 2.26 million people every day.
*PREREQUISITE: ENGL 102, UF 100, sophomore status.
UF 200-048 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (Idaho History)
Class #75566, TuTh, 1:30-2:45pm, Riverfront Hall, Rm 309, Emily Fritchman
When folks think of the State of Idaho, “diversity” isn’t usually one of the first words that come to mind. Why is that? A look into the past reveals that the Gem State has a rich and unique story to tell. In this course section, we will examine Idaho’s history through the lenses of morality, ethics, diversity, and justice. What role has race played in our state’s history? What about incarceration and imprisonment? Gender and sexuality? How have Idahoans worked together to
fight injustice? A cursory exploration of these topics will help us understand how these big issues occur on a local level – and how we can continue to foster positive change going forward.
*PREREQUISITE: ENGL 102, UF 100, sophomore status.
UF 200-049 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (Community)
Class #75637, TuTh, 9:00-10:15am, Riverfront Hall, Rm 309, Chris Klover
This course section focuses on how stakeholders with diverse perspectives, formed by their cultural identities and ethical standards can impact an oppressed community. We will answer the question: “How do different cultural and ethical perspectives impact how and/or whether stakeholders (individuals, groups, organizations, governments, corporations) will respond to the systems of inequality that lead to a lack of safety, justice and equitable opportunity for oppressed communities?”
*PREREQUISITE: ENGL 102, UF 100, sophomore status.