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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the issues of violence, oppression and abuse in the lives of U.S. Latinas, here after referred to as Latinas, and in Latin American women s lives with, for comparison purpose, consideration of the same issues as regards non-Latina women in the U.S. The course will look at the different types of violence, oppression and abuse these women experience as well as the factors that contribute to the situation, such as harmful traditions, discrimination, religion, politics, sexism and war. These factors will be reviewed and analyzed in order to have a better understanding of how they directly affect their lives and contribute to the violence, abuse and oppression they endure. Students will become familiar with the many ways of resistance expressed by Latinas and Latin American women. Because defiance has been demonstrated in various forms, students will therefore be introduced to Latina and Latin American female writers, journalists, artists and activist, who have resisted violence, abuse and oppression and, in their own way, have changed the culture that perpetrates the hostile behavior. Students will learn about women such as Guatemalan Noble Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu, Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho, and Latina writers Gloria Anzadua and Cheri Moraga, just to name a few. Students will be introduced to local resisters, as well. Students will also be encouraged to draw connections between their own experiences and that of the women about whom they will be studying. Finally, students will have an opportunity to compare and contrast methods of resistance that exists between these women and women in the U.S. who do not identify as Latinas. Competences: A1X, H1X, H4, A3C. Faculty: Lourdes Rocha
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2.00 Credits
In this 5 week (2 credit hour) course, you will be introduced to theories and practices of mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist tradition. We will explore in particular how mindfulness meditation can enhance creativity, address the ethical challenges of contemporary life, and foster collaborative learning. Class sessions will involve extensive practice in mindfulness meditation, listening and dialogue. You will be expected to maintain and reflect on a daily mindfulness meditation practice for the duration of the course. While the approach to mindfulness meditation we will use in this class is rooted in Buddhist philosophies of the mind, but it does not require religious or spiritual interpretations. You can register for only one of the following competencies: A-4, A-5, A-3-X, L-7. Faculty: Michael Skelley
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4.00 Credits
Today, world politics is making an unpredictable turn and undergoing an historical transition. International relations in the 21st century are more complex and facing more pressing global challenges than the previous century. While the Western nations have enjoyed unparalleled prosperity in recent years, developing nations, mired in debt, burdened in poverty, riddled with diseases ranging from malaria to AIDS, plagued by wars and genocide, are struggling to overcome crisis. Today, global interdependence is very real; events in one region of the world affect other regions in the same or similar ways. Globalization and economic interdependence have made state boundaries less relevant and have undermined old concepts of sovereignty. Due to this fact, the Millennium Summit set out ambitious goals for the world: to reduce poverty, fight disease, promote education, and create peace and stability in many troubled regions of the globe. This course will examine the role of nation-states, international organizations like the United Nations, international law, international crimes court, treaties, and root causes and functions of war and peace in the making of foreign policies that have shaped and reshaped the relationships among nations. We will also focus on ethics in the context of a number of issues and practices in international relations ranging from global inequality, the promotion of human rights, foreign aid, immigration/forced deportation, humanitarian intervention, to terrorism, genocide, war crimes, and the use of torture. Truman Bridge Course. Can be taken for up to 3 competences. Competences: H1C, H2E, A4, H5, FX. Faculty: Anghesom Atsbaha and Dennis Skentzis
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4.00 Credits
"In this course, students will focus on developing writing, critical reading and analysis skills. Students will review and practice the essentials of good writing by building on their particular strengths and improving areas of difficulty. Students will receive individual feedback and guidance from faculty on grammar, idea development, organization, using sources to formulate arguments, and students will learn to give feedback on writing to one another. This course will give students the opportunity to practice several types of writing including journals, essays and research papers. In this class, students will practice each of these assignments while improving control over the mechanics and process of writing. Particular emphasis will be given to the process of revision as students learn to refine and develop their writing. The class assumes a basic understanding of English grammar and composition. Wright Bridge Course. Can be taken for up to 3 competences. Competences: L7, A1A, A1C, H2X. Faculty: Peggy St. John & Suzanne Sanders-Betzold"
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4.00 Credits
In homes all over America, dining room tables are filled with tiny metal hearts, pictures of adorable toddlers, bags of stickers, and 500 varieties of lettering. Scrapbooking is one of the nation s fastest growing leisure time activities. Millions of dollars are invested in this peculiar pastime that focuses on not only recording family events, but prettifying them as well. Most of us do not consider ourselves artists, but give us a pair of scissors and some fancy paper and we will create a masterpiece! Students in this experience will learn about the vast array of resources available to scrapbook artists and will begin the process of decoding the relationship between art and craft in this pursuit that is sweeping the nation. Topics will include the definition of scrapbooking and its history; the ways in which art and craft intersect in the scrapbook; how to get started with a scrapbook; the impact of creativity in scrapbooking; and the construction of meaningful works of art and craft. Learners should expect to surf the internet for scrapbooking sources and to visit local scrapbook emporia. This course will meet on campus and online via Blackboard. Competences: A2X, as, A1X. Faculty: Betta LoSardo and Pamela Sandy
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4.00 Credits
A1 /Experiential Learning Evaluation: Interpreting The Arts
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4.00 Credits
A2 /Experiential Learning Evaluation: Creative Expression
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4.00 Credits
A3 /Experiential Learning Evaluation: Reflection And Meaning
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4.00 Credits
A4 Ethics in the Contemporary World. Can analyze a problem using two different ethical systems.
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4.00 Credits
as Creativity. Can define and analzye a creative process.
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