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An interdisciplinary course designed specifically to provide students with an introduction to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. Students will learn about citizenship while practicing English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students will be exposed to the knowledge and skills they need to become citizens that participate fully in the civic life of their community and country. Service-Learning activities will be available to students that are interested. Activities will include online resources to take virtual field trips to various governmental offices and historic places. Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG
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A comparative analysis of contemporary political ideologies and practices with consideration given to the behavior of the individual and the group in modern society. Topics include an examination of democratic theories, socialism, communism, anarchism, authoritarianism, and other selected issues concerning power in society. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103) Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 General Education Elective: Social Science
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An analysis of the political and governmental system of the United States, the principles upon which it is founded, and the institutions and systems which comprise it. An examination of selected social issues and political problems relevant to the American experience is also conducted. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Elective: Social Science Intensive Values: Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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Examines public administrative organizations, levels of authority, responsibilities, roles of the administrator, civil service, legislative restraints, public agency procedures, policy-making and fiscal considerations. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Elective: Social Science Intensive Values: Written Communication; Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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A survey of Western society from ancient times to 1800, analyzing the social, cultural, economic, and political themes relevant to the development of the modern world. Topics include the Greco- Roman world, medieval life, capitalism, and the scientifictechnological revolution. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Elective: Social Science
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3.00 Credits
A survey and analysis of Western society from 1800 to the present; analyzing the social, cultural, economic, and political themes relevant to the development of the modern world with a focus on the impact of industrialization on the Western world. Other topics include socialism, communism, revolution, imperialism, world war, and modern culture. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 General Education Elective: Social Science
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3.00 Credits
A survey and analysis of United States history and institutions which contributed to the evolution of the American nation from colonial times through the period of the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the impact of nationalism and sectionalism on the economic, political and cultural development of the United States. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test if between 68 and 75. Corequisite: ENG 071 (EN 1101) or eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). General Education Elective: Social Science Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
Special emphasis upon the emergence of the United States as a predominantly urban-industrial society with its attendant problems; the expanding role of government; the evolution of the United States as a world power. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103) Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 General Education Elective: Social Science Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the intertwining of the American people's belief in their unique mission and destiny in the world, and their dream of creating a just and prosperous society. The major events and movements in American cultural, social and economic life with emphasis on the 1950's 1960's 1970's and 1980'Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103) Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 General Education Elective: Social Science Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
The study of baseball as a national past-time in the United States can illustrate major themes in American History. Through an examination of the game itself, media coverage, government interaction, teams, major figures and movements within the games, students will achieve an understanding of themes and forces that have shaped modern America. Topics include labor history, demographics, racial integration, social change and journalism. General Education Elective: Social Science
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