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3.00 Credits
This course covers the period from the origin of human civilizations to the Renaissance. By focusing significantly on the non-western regions of the world, but not excluding European cultures, it is hoped that the student will reach a greater understanding of and respect for the diversity of cultures around the world. (Offered annually)
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This course covers the history of civilizations around the world from the Renaissance to the present day with particular attention paid to non-western peoples and issues. (Offered annually) Recommended prerequisite: HG 101 World Civilization I.
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3.00 Credits
Through an examination of the New World's development from the coming of the Norsemen to Reconstruction, the student is expected to develop a more complete understanding of the factors that have made us what we are today. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the economy considered as a whole. Topics include national income accounting, unemployment, inflation, determination of total output, monetary and fiscal policy, and the international economy. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student's ability to analyze the economy and economic policies. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the behavior of consumers and firms in markets. Topics include supply and demand, elasticities, competition, product markets, resource markets, labor markets, income distribution and government policy. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student's ability to analyze the economy and economic policies. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an examination of the national government and the American political system, and how the two differ. The course seeks to place contemporary governmental problems in their historical framework. Students examine the functioning and interrelationships of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government as well as political and interest groups. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
State and Local Government is an issueoriented introduction to the world of government "close to home." Thereis coverage of how laws are created (from idea through the entire legislative process), the relationship between the federal, state, and local governments, and the big players on the state and local front. In addition, the course focuses on real problems that many students will encounter in their own lives and careers such as: how to secure government funding for programs they are working on (child abuse, drug abuse, the arts, education); how to be effective at town meetings (taxation, school sports, local traffic); how education is funded; how communities bring jobs to their area (economic development); and election campaign issues.
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3.00 Credits
This is a social history course, which uses sociological concepts to examine historical changes in the functions of American families and the lives of family members. Inquiries will address questions about rapid social change as it relates to (1) changes in the structures and functions of American families, (2) changes in the roles assumed by and role-conflicts experienced by children and adult family members, and (3) changes in the life cycles of family members. Students will examine the impact of major societal transformations- from hunting and gathering to sedentary agrarian to urban industrial/ technological-upon family functions and upon the social experiences and development of children, adolescent and adult family members. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 101 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the people and history of Mexico from its ancient past through the present day. This course seeks to develop students' understanding of our "distant neighbor" andto enhance students' appreciation of its diverse culture. This course further seeks to increase students' awareness of the relationship between past events and present realities through readings, discussions, and assignments intended to highlight such relationships. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: EN 101 for 200 level and EN 201 for 300 level or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
In a span of almost four centuries, millions of Africans were transported to North America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands as slaves. Forcibly removed from their homelands and separated from their kin and societies, they were enslaved in a new world where all familiar customs were suppressed. This course examines how Africans, despite these brutal conditions, managed to reform their identities in a new world. Through a comparative examination of African experiences in different new world societies, students will gain an appreciation of the ways in which Africans created social identities and cultures for themselves in these trying conditions. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: En 101 for 200 level and EN 201 for 300 level or permission of the instructor.
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