In case it is useful, here is a syllabus for a course I formerly taught before going emeritus: Alcohol in History Hi 290 Semester 1, 1997-8 Prof. Norman R. Bennett -------------------------------------------------------- Texts: M. Marshall, Beliefs, Behaviors and Alcoholic Beverages M. McDonald, Gender, Drink & Drugs T. Unwin, Wine and the Vine M. Lender & J. Martin, Drinking in America Course Packet Readings S. Barrows & R. Room, Drinking: Behavior & Belief in Modern History Alcoholism J.-C. Sournia, A History of Alcoholism R.G. Schlaadt, Alcohol Use & Abuse J. Crush & C. Ambler, Liquor & Labour in Southern Africa D. Christian, 'Living Water': Vodka & Russian Society on the Eve of Emancipation N. Bennett, "The Golden Age of Port Wine" Most of the above are at the Reserve Desk, Mugar. Requirements: You must select, by Sept. 16th, from among the following options your choice for fulfilling the course requirements. 1. A midterm [25%] and a final [50%] examination, and the paper on the course films [25%]. 2. A research paper on an approved topic [25%], the final examination [50%], and the paper on the course films [25%]. 3. A research paper on an approved topic [25%], a midterm [20%] and a final examination [35%], and the paper on the course films [20%]. The Film Paper. The films are an integral part of the semester's work. You are required to prepare an analytical paper [5 to 10 pages in length] evaluating the messages presented in the films. You are expected to think about the content of all of the course films, deciding the specific message of each. Then formulate your conclusions about the worth of the films for the understanding of alcohol in history. Your reasoning must be accompanied by specific comparisons between the content of the films, course readings, and lectures. Film Paper Grading. To receive an A grade, the student should accomplish the following: [1] select at least three general analytical themes as the basis of the discussion; [2] mention in positive or negative analysis at least 75% of the films shown this term; [3] include specific references from the texts and lectures in the comments on the films; there should be significant references from at least 3 of the readings. Due date: The paper is due before noon on Dec. 16th. You are required to sign a form acknowledging the receipt of your paper. Papers not signed in will be treated as late papers and will be penalized for each day past the deadline. Research Paper. The following conditions must be met if you wish to present a research paper: 1. You must select a thesis for discussion in the paper. A thesis, according to Webster, is "a proposition to be defended in argument." Here is an example: the French effort to limit alcohol consumption failed because of the failure of the reformers to understand the role of drink in French culture. The presentation of your thesis entails an evaluation of the arguments in its favor, or the contrary. 2, A research paper proposal must be submitted by Sept. 30th. The proposal must include [1] the specific thesis of the paper, [2] a clear statement of the proposed development of your argument, [3] your proposed bibliography. If you do not follow these steps your paper will not be accepted. 3. You will discuss the proposal with me during a scheduled appointment. One or more subsequent meetings will be scheduled to discuss the progress of your work. Final papers are due before noon on Dec. 16th. Late submissions will be penalized for each day past the 30th.. 4. Paper length: 15 to 20 pages. Midterm Examination: There is no make-up examination for the midterm exam. If you miss the exam its percentage will be added to that of the final examination. Final Examination: The final examination will be given only on the date set by CAS [Dec. 19; 12:30 PM] A make-up will be offered only in Sept. 1997. There will be no exceptions. If this complicates your life too much, you should select another course. Office Hours: History Department 226 Bay State Rd., room 306 Tues.- Thurs., 9-10:30 A.M. & by appointment ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tentative Lecture Schedule Sept. 2 Introduction to Alcohol in History and the Course Requirements Readings: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 1-20 Recommended: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 376-419 Sept. 4 & 9 Understanding Alcohol & Alcoholism Readings: Alcoholism, 17-51 Sournia, History of Alcoholism, 43-50 Schlaadt, Alcohol Use & Abuse, 20-40 Sept. 11 Alcohol Use in World Societies: Differences & Similarities Readings: Marshall, Beliefs, 1-35, 451-457 McDonald, Gender, 1-25 Recommended: Marshall, Beliefs [articles in all sections] Sept. 16 Alcohol & Gender Readings: McDonald, Gender, 33-51, 99-121, 191-207 Recommended: McDonald, Gender [other articles on gender] Sept. 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct. 2 Alcohol: Drinking, Preparation, & Commerce from the Ancient World to the 16th Century Readings: Unwin, Wine & the Vine, 1-204 Oct. 7 Introducing Alcohol to New Societies: I. The Americas Readings: Marshall, Beliefs, 110-158 Recommended: Marshall, Beliefs, 158-190 Oct. 9 II. Pacific Islands Readings: Marshall, Beliefs, 192-267 Oct. 16 Examination Oct. 21 Alcohol & Popular Culture: Case Studies. I. 18th Century France Readings: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 61-86 Oct. 23 II. 19th & 20th Century Industrial Societies Readings: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 87-108, 132-142 Oct. 28 Exploitation: Case Studies. I. Russia, 17th Century to 1863 Readings: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 243-258 D. Christian, 'Living Water': Vodka & Russian Society on the Eve of Emancipation, 21-47 Oct. 30 II. South Africa, 19th & 20th Centuries Readings: Crush & Ambler, Liquor & Labor, 1-35 Recommended: Barrows & Room, Drinking, 165-178 Marshall, Beliefs, section 6 Nov. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 Individual Alcoholic Beverages: Social and Economic Studies: Wine and Beer, 17th Century to the Present (France, Portugal, United States, United Kingdom) Readings: Unwin, Wine & the Wine, 205-363 Bennett, "The Golden Age of Port Wine" Lender & Martin, Drinking in America, 1-132 Nov. 20, 25, Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11 The War against Alcohol: Temperance & Prohibition (Great Britain, South Africa, France, United States) Readings: Crush & Ambler, Liquor & Labor, 139- 156, 162-181 Barrows & Room, Drinking, 112-125, 184-235, 265-285, 337-371 Unwin, Wine & the Wine, 205-363 Lender & Martin, Drinking in America, 133-204