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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the theories and methodologies of critical thinking about globalization. A central theme of the course is the interdependence of people and places, and the increasing interconnectedness of different parts of the world through economic, political, cultural, and environmental change. Students explore ways of thinking globally about the fast-paced transfer of ideas, products, labor, and money and their vital impact on local communities. Credits: 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the competing forces of development in Third-World countries. We will look at the concept of sustainable development and whether or not it is a valuable guide for future economic and social development. A central theme of the course will be case studies of sustainable development in different parts of the world. Credits: 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
The theme of this course will be "marginalization of 'Others.'" There will be three main components to the course: (1) stories, testimonies, videos, and articles written by victims of marginalization, or about their experiences; (2) examination of Emmanuel Levinas' philosophical ethics based on "Otherness"; and (3) service-learning work with individuals in the community who face possible marginalization. We will discuss five broad categories of marginalization: marginalization of (1) a race group, (2) the poor, (3) the abandoned/rejected, (4) the ill, and (5) the elderly. In a world that requires frequent and meaningful contact with people, cultures, and belief systems different from one's own, this problem of marginalization and otherness demands attention and discu Prerequisites: One 100-level Philosophy course. Credits: 3 cr. Misc. Notes: Optional service-learning trip to Georgetown, Guyana in May. 1 cr. Crosslisted: PH 340
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3.00 Credits
This course will be a philosophical examination of the phenomenon of heroic action. We will explore the possible need for a category of ethical action known as the "supererogatory," or action that is "above and beyond" duty. This notion will be discussed in light of the ethical theories of Aristotle, Mill, Kant, and Levinas. To give much-needed content to this theoretical exploration, we will examine the lives and writings of many real-life examples of "heroic" activity from across the globe and across histPrerequisites: One 100-level Philosophy course Credits: 4 cr. Crosslisted: PH 368
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4.00 Credits
This is the capstone course for the Global Studies minor. It is designed as a readings seminar that will focus on central issues facing cultures worldwide. The course is also designed as a projects course. Students will be expected to complete final projects related to their specific area of interest and research corresponding with their experience in the Global Studies Program. Credits: 4 cr.
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4.00 Credits
A thorough introduction, at an accelerated pace, to the forms, vocabulary, and syntax of classical Attic Greek. Selected readings from Xenophon, Plato, and appropriate authors. Credits: 4 cr.
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4.00 Credits
Continued intensive study of the fundamentals and nuances of ancient Greek. Selected readings may include Thucydides, Aristophanes, Plato, and Demosthenes. Credits: 4 cr. Misc. Notes: Fulfills second-language requirement.
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3.00 Credits
A critical and philological examination of a specific genre of Greek literature, an author, problem, or period of composition in the history of the language. Credits: 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Gender Studies introduces students to the history, theories, methodologies, vocabulary, and classic readings in these fields. The course materials have broad applicability to other courses and will provide a useful foundation for students who plan to minor in Gender Studies. Credits: 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the significance and intelligibility of gender by examining, from an interdisciplinary and global perspective, how gender differentiation is experienced, understood, expressed, valued, and lived out in cultures. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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