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Peace Studies Electives (Six Hours) A separate list of electives that may be taken for peace studies credit will be published each semester. These courses include but are not limited to: History and Anthropology AN368, Peoples and Cultures of the Muslim World: Coming of Age in the Middle East AN380, Selected Topics: Youth and Conflict in Global Cinema AN380, Selected Topics: Conflict Resolution Through the Arts: Anthropological Inquiry AN380, Selected Topics: Trespassing: An Anthropology of Our Segmented Lives AN320, Gender and Cross-Cultural Perspective AN389, Topics: New Social Movements HS340, The Civil War HS390, Topics in History: The Cinema of War HS390, Topics: War and Peace in the Middle Ages HS390, History of Human Rights. HS390, 1968 HS344, Jim and Jane Crow Modern Foreign Languages SP320S 01W, Service Learning in Spanish Philosophy and Religious Studies RL354, Islam: Religion, Culture and Society RL363, Religion, Politics and Conflict in South Asia. RL391, Topics in Religion: CFV Seminar (e.g. Jerusalem and Religious Peacemaking) PL364, Ethics and International Relations PL375, Ethics of War and Peace Political Science PO220, Community Mediation PO322, International Conflict and Peace Building PO350, African Politics PO355, US Foreign Policy PO362, Popular Participation in Latin America PO372, Role of Protest in US Politics PO380, Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict PO380, Understanding Conflict: Northern Ireland PO380, The Earth Charter PO380, Environmental Justice PO380 Youth and Conflict 185 Butler University Sociology SO349, Social Movements SO339, Violence, Media and Culture Communications COM481, Topics Communication Studies: Social Movements JR417, International Communication Systems COM 412, Advocacy Other ID and Core SW240-PO 01, Gender and Generations in War and Peace IS390 01, UN and Other International Organizations GWS202 1, Resistance for Social Change in US TI 262, Self and Service In some situations students may also earn elective credit for a minor in Peace Studies through study abroad. Philosophy and Religion Department Administration Harry van der Linden, Ph.D., department chair Professors Katharina Dulckeit, Ph.D.; Stuart Glennan, Ph.D.; Paul Valliere, Ph.D.; Harry van der Linden, Ph.D. Associate Professors Chad Bauman, Ph.D.; James F. McGrath, Ph.D.; Tiberiu Popa, Ph.D. Instructor Brent Hege, Ph.D. Philosophy Why Study Philosophy? Philosophy can help you hone some very practical skills. As a philosopher you learn to distinguish between sound reasoning and empty rhetoric. Philosophy majors learn how to communicate clearly both in speech and in writing. Philosophy helps you to think carefully about ethical decisions. Collectively, these are skills that will help you in future graduate and professional education. They will also help you to live your life well, and what could be a more practical skill than that? Philosophy majors regularly outscore other majors on standardized tests such as the LSAT and MCAT, because they do equally well on The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
186 both the verbal and analytic/quantitative sections. Philosophy is the only liberal arts major that specifically teaches both verbal and logic skills. In addition, the most basic assumptions in law, the sciences and other disciplines are studied not in those disciplines but in philosophy of law, philosophy of science, etc. Why Study Philosophy at Butler? Our philosophy classes are fairly small, which further encourages students to participate in class discussion and allows the faculty to devote considerable attention to each of our students. The enrollment limit in our introductory classes is generally 25, and the number of students enrolled in our upper level classes is roughly between 10 and 20. All classes are taught by professors; there are no teaching assistants at Butler. Many students engage in independent study and write honors theses under the supervision of professors. Additional learning opportunities include the Philosophy Club, which meets regularly for discussion, film viewing, speakers and social activities. The reasoning skills of our majors are valued by graduate and professional schools as well as by employers. A growing number of our majors have been accepted, e.g., into reputable medical schools and very prestigious law schools. PL Program Student Learning Outcomes Students majoring in Philosophy at Butler University will learn about a wide range of philosophical ideas and outlooks, and will become acquainted with some of the most influential thinkers in western philosophy. Besides exploring fundamental questions pertaining to knowledge and reality, students will be able to discern and respond to philosophical issues that arise in areas as diverse as religion, science, politics, the arts and the law. While critical thinking is encouraged and emphasized throughout the liberal arts, it is especially at home in Philosophy; our majors are able to read and write clearly, to critically evaluate evidence and arguments, and to determine the quality of their sources of information. Philosophical training helps deepen our students’ reflection on issues in the here and now. Our professors encourage engagement in the community, including internships or research projects in which students’ work can inform and be informed by their philosophical study. Butler University More generally, Philosophy majors’ ability to examine and question their own and others’ values and convictions puts them in a position to make wise choices that will affect the quality and course of their lives and those of the people with whom they interact. Degrees • Major in Philosophy • Minor in Philosophy • Combined Major in Philosophy and Religion (see “Combined Majors”) • Combined Major in Philosophy and Psychology (see “Combined Majors”) Requirements for the Major One course in logic: • PL310, Logic • or any course so designated Two courses in history sequence: • PL311, History of Ancient Philosophy • PL313, History of Modern Philosophy One course in analytic philosophy: • PL320, Theory of Knowledge • PL323, Introduction to Analytic Philosophy • PL343, Philosophy of Science • PL346, Philosophy of Mind • or any course designated analytic philosophy One course in value theory (normative philosophy): • PL345, Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy • PL360, Ethics • or any course designated value theory Two offerings (6 hours) of PL410-Seminar in Philosophy: • Students may request a substitute for 3 hours of this seminar requirement if PL410 is offered when they are studying abroad. Students may also substitute PL499, Honors Thesis for 3 hours of PL410. Plus 12 hours of additional Philosophy courses for a total of 33 hours. No more than 12 hours of 100- or 200-level courses may be applied to the 33 hours required for the major. Requirements for the Minor A minor in Philosophy consists of 18 hours in Philosophy, 9 of which should be on the 300- or 400-level. Minors will be strongly advised to create a suitable package of courses in consultation with a Philosophy professor appointed by the chair.
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