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3.00 Credits
FALL In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. This course focuses on observing, describing and interpreting these factors. Designed for students who plan to minister interculturally or cross-culturally within North America as well as for those with career plans in foreign missions. (Also COM 339X and ICS 339X)
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
FALL or SUMMER An experience in cross-cultural ministry. The instructor will supervise preparatory cultural studies and techniques, and in cases where the actual ministry is geographically impractical to supervise, will establish criteria for evaluation. ALLIANCE YOUTH CORPS may qualify for Fieldwork (two or three credits) according to prior arrangements with instructor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ICS 425X) Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours of satisfactory work, including ANT 231 or the equivalent (Exceptions by permission of the department chair)
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3.00 Credits
ARR A directed study of the expectations of a cross-cultural experience, the journaling process to be employed during the practicum, an initial study of the host country's politics, economy, religion(s), value system and other cultural features. Students will also study the status of missionary activity in the host country and will make an introductory analysis of the cultural values for behavior in the United States. A minimum of 100 hours will be dedicated to reading, researching, and reporting the findings. This course will be completed the semester before departing for the host country where the remainder of the practicum will be realized. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ICS 434X) Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours of the Intercultural Studies major, including a minimum of 18 credit hours from the courses listed in the "Intercultural Studies" section of the Intercultural Studies major
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3.00 Credits
ARR A directed study, done in the host country, focusing on the learning of family structure and relations, gender roles, neighbor and neighborhood relations, the structure and use of political power, the functioning of the economy, national literature and art forms, and the divulging of news. The student will also study the cultural pastimes (sports, games, and diversions); the culture's values concerning sex, material items, crime and punishment of criminals, and health and health care; as well as evaluating the country's educational facilities and procedures. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ICS 435X) Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours of the Intercultural Studies major, including a minimum of 18 credit hours from the courses listed in the "Intercultural Studies" section of the Intercultural Studies major, and ICS 434Cross-Cultural Practicum Orientation
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3.00 Credits
ARR A directed study, done in the host country, focusing on the learning of the belief system of the dominant religion(s) in the area of ministry; the place of the religious rituals in the life of the people, the place of the religious authorities in society, how the religion(s) affect(s) other areas of life and social institutions, how the religion(s) affect(s) the maintaining of the status quo, and how the dominant religion considers Christianity. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ICS 438X) Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours of the Intercultural Studies major, including a minimum of 18 credit hours from the courses listed in the "Intercultural Studies" section of the Intercultural Studies major, and ICS 434Cross-Cultural Practicum Orientation
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Introduces students to different media and processes in studio art, reviews major movements in art history and introduces terminology to discuss art processes and products.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Introduction to black and white photography: basic camera operation, film and print development, exposure and photo history and aesthetics. Students will also learn about photojournalism and digital photography. A 35 mm manual camera is required. Film and paper must be purchased by the student.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Develops the student's sense of familiarity and ease with drawingmaterials as well as his/her sense of perception, which goes beyond the limitations of habit. It also explores subjective approaches to subjectmatter. Traditional situations and materials form the basis of the course. Attendance is mandatory.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Studies the elements and the principles of design and their application to fine art and commercial art. Various media are used to experiment with both two and three-dimensional structures.Attendance ismandatory.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Examines works of art produced primarily during the 20th century, starting in 1870 with the art of the Impressionists. Focuses on analyzing howartists'subjects and styles are shaped by and express opinions about historical events, social ideologies and theoretical issues in visual culture. Investigate how works of art functioned within their time, as well as their relevance to how we perceive art currently. While Art History typically is explored by the use of images, lectures and reading, this course will also delve into the subject using group discussions, videos, and hands-on activities which may include field trips and guest speakers.
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