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3.00 Credits
3 CR. An exploration of the response to environmental challenges by various societies in history and why societies fail and perish, or succeed and survive.
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3 CR. An introduction to Latin American history, this course will consider historical events in the Americas from the wars for independence to the present and explore the changing relationships of these new countries with Europe and the United States. This course will consider regional geography, culture, economics, and sociology and will include an in-depth investigation of five countries as chosen by the teacher.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. A survey of the attitudes of various societies toward homosexuals and homosexuality from the beginnings of Western civilization to contemporary times. Students will increase their understanding of homosexuality in various societies and their awareness of the contributions of gay men and women to the development of our culture.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Can world peace exist? The last hundred years have been a time of unprecedented war and unprecedented peace. This course examines the failures of peace by identifying how and why wars have begun, by considering the cultural environment of various wars, and by studying the roles of individuals, organizations, and nations in creating conditions for war. Equally, this course examines the successes of peace in the 20th century and beyond by defining basic factors necessary for peace, identifying how conditions for peace have been created in various cultures, and considering theories for creating and maintaining peace in the 21st century.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Provides an introduction to the local and global travel industry, its history, growth, development, and future opportunities. Topics include communication strategies, computer systems, customer service, marketing, and internet-based research for travel destinations. Students will explore career options within the travel and the tourism business linking people, travel modes, accommodation and facilities.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Introduces students to the process of managing and operating hotels, resorts, and small properties. Students gain a working knowledge of lodging and resort management principles, strategies and policies, and analyze their effectiveness. Topics include property management, foods purchasing and distribution, environmental impact, and planning for financial and human resource factors.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Explores all aspects of expedition planning for adventure travel and analyzes the adventure travel industry business. Topics include expedition planning, destination development, group dynamics, accessible adventure travel, practical outdoor leadership, legal issues, and activity and risk management.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Explores the principles of programming and managing special events and tours for diverse populations. Topics include planning, marketing, sponsorship, and budgeting for the managerial and operations aspects of an event, tour and conference.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This capstone course requires students to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge of travel and hospitality management. Explores case studies in leadership and decision making and the application of basic marketing plans and sales principles to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will develop a professional portfolio that documents a critical understanding of principles in human resources, leadership, and decision making as applied to the business of hospitality and tourism. Includes an internship.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Inquiry is the foundation for this interdisciplinary capstone course. It provides a forum for critical thinking about substantive issues, problems, and themes that affect the world, our society, our communities, and ourselves. Throughout the semester, students will be challenged to ask critical questions, evaluate evidence, create connections, and present ideas orally and in writing. This process prepares students for developing and presenting a culminating thesis through which they demonstrate proficiency in the graduation standards of writing and information literacy. Because the final paper is essential in demonstrating this proficiency, students must complete the final paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass the course. This course is required for students planning to graduate and should be taken within the year prior to graduation once all competency area requirements have been satisfied. Prerequisite: English Composition.
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