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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Study of the Hebrew of the Old Testament. Designed for the beginning student. The Old Testament is used to build a basic vocabulary and to understand the language’s phonology, morphology, basic syntax, and semantics.
Prerequisite:
HEB101.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of American history from early Native American communities to the present. Examination of major social, cultural, economic, political, and religious change over time in the American experience.
Prerequisite:
GES130 or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
History of cultures and societies of Asia. Religion, economic development and trade, and family, social, and political organization. May focus on East Asia (China and Japan), South Asia (India and its neighbors), or Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc.). Prerequisite: GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
The peoples and cultures of Africa. African social structures, religions, government, warfare, technology, and the arts. Traditional African societies, the impact of Western colonialism, the rise of nationalism, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
History and cultures of East Asia. Religion, economic development and trade, and family, social, and political organization. Primary focus on China, Korea, and Japan. Students may not receive credit for both HIS201U and HIS205U.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
History of cultures and societies of South Asia. Religion, economic development and trade, and family, social, and political organization of India and its neighbors. Students may not receive credit for both HIS201U and HIS206U.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
History of cultures and societies of Latin America. Social, religious, geographic, economic, and political history. The Americas before European contact (with emphasis on Mexico and Central and South America), impact of European conquest and colonization, struggles for independence and national and regional identity, relations with the United States, and Latin America’s place in the global economy.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
Christianity as a vital factor in North American history and life. Develops an understanding of the European Reformations, the Enlightenment, and other modern developments as factors interacting with Christianity in various aspects of North American culture from colonial times to the present. Exploration of Christian responses to issues such as democracy, imperialism, slavery, secularism, industrialization, materialism, communism, civil rights, pluralism, war, globalization, and technology.
Prerequisite:
GES130 or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
History of Multicultural America from the colonial period to the present through a case approach. Focuses on one of the following cultures: Native American, African American, Asian, Hispanic, Jewish American, or Muslim. Examination of themes such as family, society, arts, education, work, slavery, discrimination, immigration-assimilation, democracy, social justice, the role of religion, and women's concerns as they are experienced by various minority groups.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the religion of Islam from its inception and development to Islam as it is practiced worldwide today. Students interact with members of the Islamic community in Minnesota in an attempt to understand Islam from the personal experiences of Muslims. Contemporary issues and controversies are examined through the lens of the Muslim experience throughout history.
Prerequisite:
GES130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES244 (may be taken concurrently).
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