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3.00 Credits
The course will bring your reading up to date! Who are some of the good writers of this new millennium? And what's happening in new fiction from outside the United States? Read a selection of books written within the past five years, by authors from the U.S. and other countries. The focus of the course will be on novels, although it may include a few short-story selections. Students will be expected to apply basic terms from literary studies (such as imagery, symbolism, theme, plot, characterization) and prepare written analyses and interpretations of passages and themes from the readings. Prerequisites: GE 101 or equivalent. Extra Fees: Possibly attending a play. Instructor: Jayne Marek. A-F grading. Satisfies one intercultural requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the realities of international diplomacy. Within the context of the United Nations, students learn and practice the art of politicking, including the use of rules of procedure and methods of conflict resolution. Students develop understanding of the activities of the United Nations through the study of current pressing international issues, the basics of international law and the variety of international perspectives on these topics. This study prepares students for the culmination of the course in which students assume the role of distinguished diplomatic representatives at a conference simulating the United Nations. Instructor permission is required to enroll in this course. Estimated cost per student: $950 Course satisfies Intercultural exploratory requirement.
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4.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
TRAVEL COURSE - This course will examine the influences of Ibsen's native land on his groundbreaking body of plays. We will travel to the significant Ibsen and theatre museums in Norway (in Oslo, Grimstad, and Skien) as well as to Bergen (site of the National Theatre, where Ibsen worked professionally, and of the Bergen Theatre Museum and Archives). In addition, we will visit examples of locations that appeared in Ibsen's works: a fjord, a forest, a spa, and some period homes. And we will visit Telemark University, where an Ibsen scholar will provide us with local insight into the playwright's work. Prerequisites: None. Extra Fees: $2195, plus personal expenses. Instructor: Michael Swanson. A-F grading. Satisfies one intercultural requirement.
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3.00 Credits
TRAVEL COURSE - This course is a study trip to London and Paris to examine mass media operations in those European capitals. Pre-departure course work focuses on key developments and issues in British and French media, including comparison to U. S. media. Also includes visits to cultural and historic attractions. Open to all majors. Prerequisites: None. Extra fees: $1900, plus personal expenses. Instructor Ray Begovich. A-F grading. Satisfies one intercultural requirement. Additional Activity times to follow.
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3.00 Credits
TRAVEL COURSE - This course will give students an authentic experience in the Spanish language and Mexican culture in Guadalajara, Mexico. Students will increase their language proficiency in Spanish and expand their knowledge of the Mexican culture by living with a carefully chosen host family (2 students per home) and interacting with a team of experienced teachers in Guadalajara. This program consists of five hours of daily one-on-one oral/aural practice with teachers from Guadalajara. The city of Guadalajara serves as the classroom for students to observe and learn about its people, culture, history, and language. Students meet each morning in the historic city and are paired with a different teacher and cultural tour. The rotation of teachers and guided tours expose the student to a wide variety of accents, personalities, and aspects of Mexican culture. In addition to daily classes, other activities, such as a weekend trip to Puerto Vallarta, classes in ceramics and dance (students will exhibit their artwork and dances to teachers/families at the final party), and family/teacher/student social gatherings, are important components of the program. Upon return from Guadalajara, all participating students will contribute to the trip web page and present a cultural perspective of their experience abroad to the campus community. Prerequisite: None. Extra fees: $2400 plus spending money. Instructor: Sara Colburn-Alsop. Satisfies one intercultural requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This trip will study in situ the Mayas, the premier civilization of the Americas, which thrived for 3,000 years between 1500 BC and 1500 AD. The biologically diverse and challenging natural setting of the civilization will also be investigated. Prof. Cain will address the religious, cultural and archaeological dimensions of the Maya civilization, and Prof. Curry will emphasize the biological and ecological aspects of the natural habitat in which the Maya civilization began, thrived, and then declined. Connections between past and present Maya culture will be noted. Learning activities will include approximately two weeks on-campus portion, while explorations and formal and informal discussions will be held off-campus and on-site. It is likely there will be an exam given before departure and that students will write a paper correlating their experience of Mayan culture in Guatemala with some aspect of their academic major and/or personal interest. This paper will be due at the end of the course
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3.00 Credits
The on campus component of this course will spend considerable time discussing the history of Belize and the ethnic divisions of the country and the island where we will be staying much of the time. This will be accomplished through a combination of readings, videos, and lecture/discussion. While in Belize, most of the people the students will interact with represent the major ethnic divisions (Mestizo, Creole, Maya) and discussing their heritage. There will be a visit to at least one Mayan ruin. The other major purpose of the trip is to provide an introduction to tropical ecosystems. Identification, ecology and behavior of marine and terrestrial organisms will be studied. There will be an emphasis on marine biology. Evaluations to be used are 2 written examinations, a journal, quality of work on web pages and participation in activities while in Belize. Pre-requisites: None (except being comfortable on and in the water). Additional Fees: $1,920 Instructor: Bill Pohley
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3.00 Credits
TRAVEL COURSE - This trip will educate students about Provencal history, art and culture. Provence is a region of Europe that has attracted countless writers and painters who have had a profound impact on Western literature and art. Also, Provencal culture interestingly contrasts with American culture in ways that I think students would find intriguing. Prerequisites: None. Extra fees: $2000, plus personal expenses. Instructor: Richard Erable. A-F grading. Satisfies one intercultural requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course will study the history and structure of the European Union, in particular in regards to the principal objectives of the Union which are: 1) establish European citizenship and thereby address issues such as freedom of movement, human, civil, and political rights; 2) ensure freedom, security, and justice; 3) promote economic and social progress through a common currency, job creation, regional development and environmental protection; 4) assert Europe's role in the world. Issues such as the survival and integration of each member country's language and identity will be discussed.
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