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3.00 Credits
An introduction to modern African political, cultural, and social institutions. The first part of the course focuses on examining Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The second part concentrates on issues that transcend borders: political instability and civil wars, the AIDS epidemic and other health crises, population growth, economic development and poverty, and environmental degradation. The significance of U.S.-African relations is also studied. (G9: Other World Civilizations)
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Examines the diversity, complexity, and dynamics of East Asian and Southeast Asian politics. The course analyzes Asia and its moves toward modernity in terms of politics, economics, and culture. Topics include modernization, post-World War II political settings, and post-Cold War regional integration.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two introductory social sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171) or approval of chairperson Introduces contemporary social organizations, patterns of leadership, and decision-making. Provides hands-on experience in managing cooperation and conflict as group members interested in goal attainment. (G4: Social Sciences)
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Prerequisites: Two introductory social sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171) or approval of chairperson Examines cross-cultural differences as they relate to social interaction and communication; forms of work, business, and family life; and concepts of self and community. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two introductory social sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171) or approval of chairperson Examines the development of dress, adornment, and appearance as a nonverbal mode of communication and explores the meaning of clothing in modern American society. (G4: Social Sciences)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two introductory social sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171) or approval of chairperson Introduces the social aspects of religion and examines how it has shaped and continues to shape human relationships, influencing family, community, economic, and political life. (G4: Social Sciences)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SS 131 Human behaviors such as aggression, prejudice, attraction, attitude formation, conformity, helping, and group processes are examined with particular emphasis on their current applications. (G4: Social Sciences)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Qualification for Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts Traces the rise of major economic philosophies from before Quesnay through Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, and beyond. The evolution of broad-scale models of social reality and their relationships to the times in which economists lived are emphasized. (G4: Social Sciences)
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Prerequisite: Qualification for Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts Students learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders and the contemporary issues facing mental health researchers and practitioners. Psychopathology is presented as both a scientific and a clinical endeavor that will give students the clearest understanding of the field. Information from the text and lectures is based on current research, findings, and different theoretical approaches. (G4: Social Sciences)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Qualification for Presidential Scholars Program or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts The most significant issues in Middle Eastern politics are presented in three parts: an examination of the ethnic, religious, and geopolitical composition of the Middle East; an exploration of issues of conflict, including the Arab-Israeli dispute and the Persian Gulf War; and a study of the nature of economic and military cooperation among countries in the Middle East and with other countries. Topics analyzed include economic development, regional alliances, and moves toward democratization. (G9: Other World Civilizations)
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