Social Sciences
Professors listed below are the instructor for the GE class. UNIV 101 and REL A 275 will be taught by additional faculty members.
Scott Sanders | What are the root causes of poverty, and how can I help those who struggle to meet their basic needs?UNIV 218R: Social Sciences requirement If you’ve ever wanted to help others, this class is your gateway to understanding the roots of poverty and discovering practical ways to create positive change. Explore real stories and systemic challenges to learn how social science insights and actions can help to empower communities and transform lives. UNIV 218R: TTH 12:30-1:45pm |
Jocelyn Wikle | What makes a healthy family and why does that matter for a new BYU student?UNIV 218R: GE Social Sciences requirement In this class, we explore families from a scientific posture to examine communication, conflict, traditions, finances, forming romantic relationships, marriage, and the parent/child relationship. We use inquiry, curiosity and creativity to find solutions to relationship needs. UNIV 218R: TTH 9:30-10:45am |
Stewart Anderson | How can we find deeper meaning in the mass media we consume?UNIV 218R: GE Social Sciences requirement This course introduces students to a wide variety of topics in the social sciences and humanities, through the lens of popular films and television programs. For example, we will study cultural geography in Napoleon Dynamite, religious anthropology in Star Wars, and psychology in The Truman Show. UNIV 218R: MWF 8:00-8:50am |
DJ Gonzales | What is the relationship between myth and memory in the history of the United States?UNIV 218R: GE Social Science requirement This “big question” will guide our class discussions, activities, and assignments as we examine and confront some of the most enduring myths pertaining to US history. As we explore this question, we will also learn about the discipline of history and the methodology used by professionally trained historians to develop questions, gather and analyze sources, and produce interpretations of the past. UNIV 218R: MWF 2:00-2:50pm |
Daniel Olsen | How Should We Care for God’s Creations and Love Our Global Neighbor?UNIV 218R: GE Social Science requirement As stewards of the Earth, how do we respond to climate change, economic inequality, and cultural shifts while fulfilling Christ’s call to love our neighbors? This course explores the geographic forces shaping our world and how faith calls us to seek justice, sustainability, and compassion for all people. UNIV 218R: MWF 11:00-11:50am |