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4.50 Credits
This course introduces students to the major world faiths and to some important aspects of the study of religion. Significant beliefs systems, including secular humanism, are analyzed, recognizing similarities and differences both among and within faiths. The course generates a broader awareness of the basic tenets of a range of religions and offers the student a better understanding of their own religious background. Field trips to various places of worship in London are integral to this course.
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4.50 Credits
The Body in Culture will critically evaluate ideas and representations of the human body in the arts, fashion and popular culture. Drawing on the inter-disciplinary nature of cultural theory, it will consider for example how ideas of the beautiful, desirable and "the ideal" body are created, and the impact images of perfection might have upon individual identities. Key visual theories about how meaning is constructed in images will be explored.
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4.50 Credits
This course is intended to introduce students to the basic concepts and topics in the field of social psychology. Topics on this course include the social self, attitudes and persuasion, attribution theory, groups, pro-social behavior and altruism, attraction, non-verbal communication, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, the impact of the environment on behavior, social psychology and the legal system.
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4.50 Credits
Fashion is one of the defining characteristics of modernity. Studied sociologically, fashion is not a product, but the outcome of a process of interaction between consumers and producers in modern life. Students will be invited to compare and contrast different approaches to the study of society, through the study of fashions in dress and adornment. Those concepts will in turn be used to illuminate different aspects of the world of fashion. Topics covered include the negotiation of social identity and status group formation; the social origins of fashion trends; the differences between U.S. and European society as revealed in attitudes to fashion; the roles of journalists, store buyers and merchandisers and designers in the production of fashion; gender relations in the fashion industry; and the changing role of haute couture.
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4.50 Credits
This course is intended to introduce students to the role of mass media and the effects of advertising on individual behavior will be examined. An investigation of behavioral, psychological and physiological reactions of the acquisition of imitative responses in consumer behavior will be explored.
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4.50 Credits
This course is intended to introduce students to the basic concepts and topics in the field of abnormal psychology. Students will study the current paradigms in psychopathology (e.g. biological, psychoanalytical, learning and cognitive). This course will cover such topics as: neuroses, psychoses, personality disorders, substance abuse and addictive disorders, sexual disorders together with causation, diagnosis, prevention, treatments, and outcomes.
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4.50 Credits
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of probability and statistics, and their applications in business decision making.
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4.50 Credits
This course fosters students’ academic, personal, and professional success. Topics will include theory and application of setting goals, managing time, developing self-awareness, enhancing interpersonal communication skills, and adhering to the rigorous standards of academic and professional writing. Additionally, students will be prepared to work autonomously and collaboratively in academic and professional settings.
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4.50 Credits
This course is a foundation class in principles relating to all areas of visual design. In this course, students can develop an awareness of the basic elements of visual language, aesthetics sensitivity, and the ability to think and act as a designer. Students explore methods for evoking intuitive responses through color, shape, texture, rhythm, line, and other compositional elements. The class consists of both practical studio-based assignments and contextual studies areas.
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4.50 Credits
This is a theoretical and practical course examining the visual forces of color and color relationships in traditional and electronic media. This foundation-level class is essential to all design students. Students can develop knowledge of color principles and the ability to manipulate hue, value and chroma as well as sensitivity to aesthetic and psychological qualities.
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