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3.00 Credits
Examines in cultural and historical perspective, drawing on both ancient and contemporary sources, the key practices and ideas of Buddhist traditions in India, China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan, and other surrounding regions; as well as the more recent spread of these practices and ideas to Europe, North America, and Australia. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Survey of African cultural and artistic forms which explores the intersection of culture and the humanities in different African contexts-past and present. Emphasizes the cultural diversity of the African continent, and surveys how different cultural, ethical, aesthetic, and religious values are expressed in literature, visual art, music, architecture, and ritual. Focuses primarily on sub-Saharan Africa. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Introduction to the nature and function of myth. The specific literature studied will be exclusive of classical mythology and because of the breadth of subject matter will vary in content. The mythology of at least four cultures will be covered each term. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Examination of the meaning of mysticism as a "direct experience of ultimate reality" in the world's religions. The history, teachings, belief systems and scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam will be studied to illuminate the lives and works of each religion's great mystical thinkers. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Comparative inquiry into the critical connection between religion and nature. Traditional views of selfhood, the sacred, morality and specific ecological issues, such as energy consumption will be examined through representative sources in world religions. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Topically structured, interdisciplinary introduction to the cultural experiences of historically under-represented groups. Historical and contemporary events, as well as values and beliefs in American culture, are examined through various artistic expressions, such as music, painting and literature. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the ways in which physical spaces within America contribute to the formation of American identities and vice versa. Interdisciplinary and topically organized, analyzes both exterior and interior spaces: city, suburb, regions, body, mind, and the borderlands, to name a few. Also studies the interaction of race, class, gender, and sexuality with space and identity. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Interdisciplinary survey of major events, trends and figures in American history viewed through the lenses of American literature, visual arts, music and architecture. The arts in America are studied in relation to major ideas, significant personalities and important historical events from the period of the early republic to the present. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Cross Listed: HIST 168; only one may be counted for credit. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Chronological survey of American films and their cultural significance from the 1890s to the present. Focus on films produced in Hollywood, the contexts in which they were created and the impact of Hollywood as a geographical and mythical place in the development of American culture. Cross Listed: HIST 169; only one may be counted for credit. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Introduction to the field study of religious communities. Addresses the nature of religious pluralism in the U.S. today. The practice and belief systems of at least five different religious communities will be studied each semester. Students are required to do an in-depth term project based on research in one or more religious communities Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Cross Listed: ANTH 170; only one may be counted for credit. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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