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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours A survey of the fine and performing arts that will develop students' understanding of concepts, techniques, and materials relevant to the production and appreciation of painting, sculpture, music, theatre, and dance. The course will also explore the relationship of the arts to one another and to their historical and cultural contexts. No prerequisites. Meets General Education "Aesthetic and Philosophical Expression" Group Brequirement.
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1.00 Credits
1 semester hour This course is designed to provide an introduction to the nature of university education and an orientation to resources on campus. The course will emphasize wellness, diversity, career development, and academic survival skills. The course is taught in small groups by teams of faculty, professional staff, and peer mentors. No prerequisites.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Culture, Diversity and Expression is the first interdisciplinary studies course in the core general education curriculum listed within the Ways of Living domain. This course will be taken during the freshman year. This course explores issues of race, culture, ethnicity, and gender, and provides a global perspective to the diversity of cultural expressions. Students will read and discuss primary and secondary sources that focus on the experience of different cultures through historical, sociological, psychological, literary perspectives, and fromother academic disciplines. The purpose of this course is to facilitate understanding of the diversity of American and global cultures and to express this knowledge through formal speech and through written communication. This course should be taken concurrently with ENG1010 or ENG1020. NOTE: Students transferring with equivalent IDS1600 credit will not be required to enroll in IDS1600. No prerequisites.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours UnderstandingWellness is the second interdisciplinary studies course in the core general education curriculum listed within the Ways of Living domain. This course will be taken during the sophomore year. This course explores the interrelationship of the physical self (body), the emotional/rational self (spirit), and the self as a part of the larger society and culture (mind) and provides a context for ethical decision-making in regard to wellness. Through this course, students will examine and evaluate a variety of perspectives on ways that wellness affects society, the workforce, and interpersonal relationships. Through in-depth personal evaluation and reflection, students will analyze individual health and wellness patterns and will use this knowledge to evaluate current lifestyles and tomake decisions so that human growth potential and success in multiple health and wellness roles can be maximized. Prerequisite: IDS1600.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This introductory course will explore the effects of migration, urbanization, and acculturation on the Latino population in the United States. Special attention will be paid to diversity of Latino groups in the U.S. along with exploration of Latinos in Chicago and surrounding suburban communities. This course will be taught in English. No prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course will provide an in-depth study of the various contributions of Latinos in the United States mainstream culture. The history and integration of Latinos in the U.S. landscape in venues such as politics, education, economics and healthcare will be explored. Key individuals who have enabled these contributions will also be identified. This course will be taught in English. No prerequisites.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours This course will examine gender, socio-political, historical, economic, or artistic issues as viewed by women writers from the Americas in different literary genres: poetry, the short story, and the novel. Texts from Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Rosario Ferre, Elena Garro, Liliana Heker, Isabel Allende, Maria Luisa Bombal, Luisa Valenzuela, Elena Poniatowska, Maria Elena Llano, Angeles Mastretta, Esmeralda Santiago, Sandra Cisneros, Ana Castillo, and others, may be included in your course of study. Selected texts may vary, depending on contemporary issues. This course will be taught in English. Prerequisite: ENG1020. NOTE: All entering students without accepted transfer work at the level of college algebra (or the equivalent in contemporary mathematics) or above must complete the Mathematics Competency Examination. Successful completion of the Mathematics Competency Examinationmeets the Aurora University General Education mathematics requirement. Additional coursework in mathematics may be required as prerequisites to courses in specific majors.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course serves as a broad introduction to the world of museums including the historical origins, development, philosophy, purposes and administrative structure of the various types ofmuseums (art, history, natural history, science, culturally specific etc.) Students will investigate the variety of jobs and responsibilities that museum professionals hold such as collection management, conservation, exhibition development, research andmuseumeducation. Students will examine the ethical, moral and legal responsibilities of museums. Lectures, discussion, guest speakers and field trips No prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course will explore the many facets of exhibit production including conceptualization, planning, design, interpretation, themes, educational goals, implementation and project management with an emphasis on problem solving and creativity. Prerequisite: MST1110.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Students will be introduced to the development and care of a museum's collection including registration methods (accessioning, deaccessioning,marking, storing, records keeping) and conservation issues and methods. Ethical and legal issues including NAGPRA will be covered. Through hands-on experience, students will analyze an artifact and take it through these processes, from donation to storage. Prerequisite: MST1110.
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