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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the political systems and political developments in east and southeast Asia with particular emphasis on China and Japan. The course begins with China and includes a brief overview of major historical events in China with particular attention to the Maoist communist era followed by an examination of contemporary political, economic, and foreign policy issues. The course then focuses on Japan, presenting a brief historical overview followed by a study of post-World War II political and economic developments that contributed to Japan's recovery. Current economic and political problems are analyzed, as is the prospect for a greater Japanese international role. The course concludes with a study of three or four southeast Asian states such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Not offered 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
S. This course is a study of the politics and governments of the African states. The course examines why some states make better progress towards the goals of stability, democratization and socieconomic development than others. Specific issues studied are military rule, corruption, ethnic and religious strife, poverty, population growth, environmental threats, human rights (including women's rights) , and the AIDS pandemic.
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2.00 Credits
F. Preparation for participation in a national level Model U.N. conference. Students research international issues and country positions and study international diplomacy and negotiation techniques. Course fees for the conference are approximately $100. May be taken a second time for 1 hour of credit.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. This course provides an introduction to psychology's study of the biological, affective, cognitive, and social dimensions of human identity and behavior. It includes the consideration of such issues as perception and consciousness, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality development and social interaction, stress and adjustment. Students are introduced to the methods of psychological research and to the role of psychology in scientific endeavor and human application. Through assigned reading and writing as well as classroom discussion, students learn to critically weigh alternative claims regarding human behavior and to appreciate a holistic approach to the study of persons.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. An overview of human psychological development from birth to death. The primary objective is to understand the behavior characteristic of each stage of development and the factors which influence that behavior. Not open to students who have taken or plan to take Psychology 204. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or Education 302, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
F. This course examines how faith is formed and developed by studying influential theories of Faith formation (e.g., Fowler's stages of faith, Objects-Relations) and the general developmental theories on which these faith formation theories are based. Approximately 1/4 of the course is devoted to faith formation in children with particular emphasis on how early attachments shape a person's view of God. The remainder of the course focuses on the development of religious identity and practices during adolescence. Contextual influences examined include family, peers, schools, religious congregations, historical traditions, organized rites of passage, and post-modern culture. Religious identity is viewed as intertwined with gender and ethnic identity. Recommended for non-majors. Not open to students who have taken or intend to take Psyc 208 or 209.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. An overview of normal development from conception through puberty. Organization is chronological (infant, toddler, etc) and conceptual (physical development, cognitive development, social-emotional development, spiritual development) Recommended for all Psychology majors and for non-majors who expect to work with children. Not open to students who have taken or plan to take Psychology 201 or 202. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or Education 302 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S. An overview of normal human development from puberty through late adulthood. Organization is chronological (early adolescence, middle adolescence, late adolescence/early adulthood, etc.) and conceptual (physical development, cognitive development, social-emotional development, spiritual development) Recommended for Psychology majors and nonmajors who desire a comprehensive understanding of human development. Prerequisite: Psyc 208 or permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken or plan to take Psyc 201 or 202.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. A study of the wide range of abnormal behaviors. Emphasis is on causes, dynamics, and classification, with some attention to treatment approaches. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S. An introduction to the developmental needs and common developmental stressors of school age children. Emphasis is on the methods of communication and classroom management, which allow the teacher to promote healthy adjustment. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or Education 302, or permission of the instructor.
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