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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history, economics, and politics of Honduras as an example of a third-world country. (Global & Historical Studies Core and Cross-Cultural Engagement Core)
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of development challenges encountered in Honduras, such as immigration to the North, maquilladoras, and urban overpopulation. See note under 212 regarding distribution credits.
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3.00 Credits
Various perspectives on development practices from guests representing Christian and non-Christian development organizations. (The combination of 211 & 212 result in one Sociology credit and one Economics credit, and fulfills the Societal Structures core requirement.) May not be taken by students who have taken IDS 355.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to oral literature and drama, including themes and trends related to colonial rule and the post-independence period. (Literature Core)
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3.00 Credits
A study of current and popular French culture and society as perceived and created through various forms of literature and media art. Conducted mainly in French.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to contemporary French culture through readings, discussions with guest speakers, and excursions. (Cross-Cultural Engagement Core)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to examine the factors that have contributed to and hindered the recent emergence of democratic governance globally. The course will pay particular attention to democratic experiences in Africa since 1990. It will assess factors such as ethnicity, class, economic development, donor influence, and civil society in its investigation of African democracy. The class will focus heavily on applying concepts about democracy, human rights, and development to Ghana, particularly the country's 2008 elections. (Global & Historical Studies Core)
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3.00 Credits
A study of patterns of political authority in Africa, including the historic kingdoms, the period of colonial rule, and the era of independence, and their effects on economic development today. (Elective) Development Studies in Honduras The capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, is the site of this program, offered each spring semester. It gives students a first-hand experience living in a less developed county as they consider or prepare for further study or careers in international development or missions. Students live with Honduran families and attend classes on the campus of La Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán. Development studies classes are taught consecutively by the program director, K. VerBeek; the Spanish language courses are taught by members of the faculty of the Universidad throughout the semester. Preference for admission is given to International Development Studies students. Applicants must have at least a basic knowledge of the language, equivalent to Spanish 101. The academic components of the program are as follows:
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Spanish 301 and the second gateway course to the major or minor sequence. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition, honing of grammatical accuracy, and extensive practice in oral and written communication.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the Spanish American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course is normally the first in a sequence of two and is designed to prepare students for advancedlevel culture and literature courses. (Global & Historical Studies Core)
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