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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course surveys and compares the art, music, literature, and history of Florence during the Italian Renaissance and of Dublin during the Irish Revival. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "C." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the rich cultural heritage of the peoples who have contributed toward forming the societies of Latin America. Attention will be given to the Indigenous, Spanish, Portuguese and African populations. The course will examine Latin America from the perspectives of its environment, history, society and higher thought (philosophy/religion). The student will be introduced to the geographical diversity and resources of Latin America. There will be discussion of the historical development of Latin America, dating back to pre-Columbian times.Comparisons will be made in the discussions with the historical and societal development of the United States. Comparisons will also be made among the diverse societies that comprise Latin America. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement “CA.” 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course will consider the development of the Hellenistic world, the growth of the Roman Republic, the transition to the Principate, and then the Dominate. Lectures and readings will survey Roman Literature, Philosophy, Law, Religion, and the rise of Christianity. Attention will be given specifically to the Roman practice of criminal law and procedure-apprehension, trial and punishment-comparing this practice to that of England in the 18th century and America of today. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "C." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. As we start the 21st century, worldwide interest in global cultures has grown. Interactions between people from different cultures have increased profoundly because of changes in technology, political systems, immigration patterns, and the global economy. In this course, we will focus on the culture of Japan, and its interactions with the United States, examining the following areas of the Japanese experience: cultural history, cultural patterns, world view, religion, language, education, art, architecture, drama, traditional sports, and contemporary issues in Japan. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course examines the impacts of three waves of colonization to Australia and New Zealand-the development of plants and animals in isolation, the first arrivals of Australian Aboriginals and New Zealand Maori, and the settlements of European prisoners, whalers, missionaries, pastoralists, and gold miners. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course introduces students to the culture of ancient Rome, with special emphasis on the late Republic and the beginning of the rule of the emperors. It covers politics, economics, religion, philosophy, social life, entertainment, women and the family, art and architecture, and literature. Students will learn about such figures as Hannibal, Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Caligula, Nero, and the women of the imperial family of the Julio-Claudians. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course introduces the students to the politics and culture of France and their influence on the Francophone Antilles. The course includes the geography and a capsulated history of France, as well as that of Haiti, French Guiana, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. Much emphasis is placed on the impact of the French Revolution of 1789 on the Haitian Independence movement, and the political ramifications in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana. The course attempts to compare and contrast the differences between the African and French influences in these countries, socially and economically, and examines the effects of these disparities as reflected in their music, art, and literature. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course focuses on the human experience of living in the tumultuous period of German democracy known as the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933. We will study the political and social institutions of Imperial Germany and of the democracy until the Nazi takeover. Against this backdrop, we will look at art, architecture, film, theater, philosophy, and mass culture. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course introduces students to the culture of Elizabethan England, and major topics include Elizabethan English, society, politics, and religion. The first is especially crucial because a level of proficiency in Early Modern English is necessary to read and understand the many primary documents studied. The final unit of the course focuses on the Arts-portraiture, music, dance, and literature-concluding with a cultural approach to a Shakespearean play. Throughout the course, attention is given to how the period compares and contrasts with the United States today and to how Elizabethan culture has influenced our own. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.
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