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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The course explores the theories of ancient and modern philosophers whose ideas concerning the nature of reality, the possibility and limits of human knowledge, and practical philosophy, have shaped the direction of Western philosophical thought. Consideration will be given to the metaphysical doctrines of materialism and idealism, and to the epistemological doctrines of rationalism and empiricism. The emphasis will be placed on the techniques of philosophical reasoning and analysis.
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4.00 Credits
This course surveys various philosophical topics in relation to religion, including theism, ontology and cosmology, epistemology and the nature of faith, ethics and morality, and eschatology. Attention will be given to the role religion plays in culture and the understanding of global issues such as the world peace, nature and the environment, and the condition of the individual
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4.00 Credits
Students will explore the myriad cultural resources of Chicago in the visual and performing arts, architecture, music, and film. They will write about and discuss their experiences, reflecting on the arts and other cultural experiences as communicators of ideas, human understanding, and values in the context of the political, philosophical, aesthetic, religious, and social thought surrounding them.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines a topic in the arts or humanities in depth, utilizing the staff of area cultural institutions as instructors. Past topics have included ? Chicago: Music of the City? and ?Invitation to the Dance?. Students may receive credit for this course twice ( Fulfills General Education Creative Expressions requirement)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for students in the Culinary Arts program. This course includes development of basic conversation, reading, listening and writing skills and will enable student to have simple, but useful everyday conversation. Emphasis will be given to oral expression of practical vocabulary and give students the basic elements of the language in order to communicate with staff in a restaurant or foodservice operation.
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4.00 Credits
Independent Study allows a student to explore a topic or area of interest. The student will propose a topic for tutorial study under the guidance of a supervising faculty member.
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4.00 Credits
This course presents a practical approach to developing the artistic, technical, and work skills involved in mounting a theatrical production. Students serve as performers and technical assistants. The class's efforts culminate in performance at the college or in the community. Students may receive credit for this course twice. (Fulfills General Education Creative Expressions requirement)
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4.00 Credits
Through close examination of primary and secondary sources, students will learn to understand and appreciate the work of William Shakespeare. Students will study traditional and contemporary readings of Shakespeare in order to discover his major themes and understand his importance and relevance to contemporary society.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the concepts of right and wrong, the differences between legal and ethical reasoning, and the criteria for determining the conditions under which people should be held responsible for their actions. Special emphasis will be given to examining utilitarian, duty-based, and character-based theories of ethics and law as represented by Bentham, Kant and Aristotle, respectively.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, human thought and aspiration will be revealed through the study of architecture. The course begins by examining ancient Egyptian architecture continuing through the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo & Neoclassical periods. The focus is ? Western Architectural? forms. Through the context of examining architecture, the course will touch on interiors, decorative arts and furniture.
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