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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Dance is an exploration of the practice as an embodied form of inquiry and expression that lives within the interconnected worlds of ritual, social/ cultural and artistic practice. This survey course will allow students to analyze a survey of diverse dance forms within their cultural, historical, aesthetic, theoretical and personal contexts. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)
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3.00 Credits
The course will serve to introduce the student to the study of film (analysis, comprehension and evaluation), including its history, directorial and production techniques, genres, formal elements, key figures, its relationship with other art forms, and its communication of ideas as they relate to the human condition. (MnTC Goal 6 and 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of various world cultures through aspects such as communication styles, religions, and family relationships. The arts of each selected country will be highlighted and related to their cultural traits and history. Students will learn some basic culture definitions (high/low context, power distance, gender roles) in order to look at their own culture as outsiders, appreciate the differences in other cultures, and gain some perspective on globalization. During the course, students will be encouraged to bring the information into their daily lives through personal experiences, news stories, and discussions. (MnTC Goals 6 and 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture)
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will study, analyze, and discuss literary, cinematic, and other artistic or cultural works about multicultural American experience. Students will have opportunities to explore the historical context in which these works were produced, as well as the literary, cinematic or artistic aspects of their style, theme, language, and structure. (MnTC Goals 6 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course primarily looks at literary works, films, and other artistic and cultural artifacts, such as oral story-telling, visual arts, and performances, to examine how artists represent womens experiences from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. With a combination of class activities such as lectures, discussions, response papers, and projects, this course hopes to broaden students' understanding on how gender issues impact women's (and men's) lives across race, class, ethnic, national, and religious boundaries. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the major world religious traditions and creates a framework for understanding the diverse beliefs found in the modern world. Major religious traditions and their scriptures, practices, and beliefs will be examined, such as: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Special attention will be paid to how these beliefs impact worldviews and ethics, which subsequently, affect political, social, and economic decision-making. (MnTC Goals 6 & 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course gives you an overview and foundation of the field of integrative health and healing. You will explore the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit of the human system as well as healing through social, cultural, environmental and global perspectives of healing. You will also discuss and evaluate emerging trends in holistic health and the complexities around current healthcare models. (Prerequisites: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course will include information on learning simple massage and reflexology techniques to aid in relaxation, stress relief, and provide comfort. This course will review the history, definition, and benefits of massage and reflexology. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the holistic philosophy of care associated with clients at the end of life. The student will learn to establish physical, mental, spiritual methods, emotional and therapies to promote self-actualization of the client and to promote self-care for families and other caregivers. (Prerequisites: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a working understanding of the study of universal energy known as Qigong. Qigong increases self-awareness, builds internal energy, and allows one to assist the physical and spiritual healing of themselves and others through movement, breath work, visualization, and sound. Students will increase their knowlege on the history of qigong, general principles of qigong, four main elements of qigong, yin/yang philosophy, study of the universe, six keys to success, and six causes of energy blockages. Active and sitting exercises to open energy blockages will be taught and techniques for assisting others in healing blockages will be shared. Students will learn healing for specific physiology and conditions of the body.(Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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