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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Critical reading and evaluation of selected texts and writings; composition of well-organized expository papers; a careful consideration of methods of research, organization in a clear, logical manner and other elements involved in writing research papers.
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Development of American literature from the colonial period through the American renaissance of the mid-nineteenth century, concluding with Melville. Social and political forces shaping the American character are carefully considered. Covers from 1850 until recent times, including Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, James, Crane, and Faulkner; understanding of the American literary traditions. (3 units)
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3.00 Credits
Communication and information science in the applied context of business studies, including vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills in the subject areas of marketing, international business, data processing, accounting, finance, and management. (3 units)
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3.00 Credits
The course instructs the student in the various forms of written reports. Students prepare informational and analytic reports. Computer tools and programs, as well as Internet resources, will be used as relevant. (3 units)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the development of the world's largest and most influential cultures. While many civilizations will appear, the major emphasis will be on China, Islamic Middle East, India and Europe. The first half of the course will cover the formative stages of the great civilizations. The second half will survey the enormous economic, political and social impact of industrialization. Throughout the course, a comparative approach will be used to illustrate the degree of continuity and change in cultures. (3 units)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a history of the world from 1914 (the start of World War I) until the present. While economic and social developments shall be covered, the focus will be on the great political events which continue to shape our world. The great events analyzed include the impact of the world wars, revolutions in Russia and China, the fall of European empires, the Cold War, the growth of bitter regional conflicts and the changing nature of power in the post-industrial world. (3 units) Prerequisite: ECON 10
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3.00 Credits
The course covers the period 1607 (the first English speaking colonies) through 1865 (the end of the American Civil War). We will identify and analyze major themes that appeared in this time frame that continue to shape the United States today. Major themes include the development of wealth, the growth of democracy and the creation of the Constitution, relationships between settlers and native inhabitants, the impact of slavery and sectional conflict. Rather than stressing the memorization of facts and dates, students will be encouraged to cultivate good note-taking skills and to approach complex subjects analytically. (3 units)
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The course covers the period 1865 (the end of the American Civil War) to the present. Examine major themes including the impact of industrialization, the growth of multi-ethnic America, racial relations, changing gender roles, the rise of the United States to a position of world power and the future place of America in the world community. Students will be encouraged to cultivate good note- taking skills and to approach complex subjects analytically. (3 units)
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course may be required to read one or more important works in the field of history and write an original analytical paper on the books assigned. This project will be undertaken under the close supervision of the instructor. (3 units) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course charts the development of Western culture from the Renaissance (approximately 1500 A.D.) to the present. We will look at the visual arts and music as representative of basic cultural change, and will examine the changes in Western thought: the development of scientific method, changing views of physical reality, and the redefinition of social justice. Lastly, we will consider the possibility that a "world culture" is developing in the post-industrial world. (3 units)
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