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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to examine the development of Chinese cinema. It introduces the fifth and sixth generation of Chinese filmmakers, as well as recent Chinese films produced in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. It is hoped to help students develop their ability to analyze visual images from both Chinese and multicultural perspectives. Through the lens of Chinese films used in this course, students are expected to better understand issues such as gender, family, tradition, custom, and politics in China today. In the meantime, they are expected to become familiar with some new trend of cultural and social movement in China and overseas Chinese communities. (Zhou, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
A seminar course designed for, and limited to, students returning to campus from study abroad programs in Asia, this course explores the extraordinary economic, social, political, and cultural changes that have occurred in that region over the past 150 years. Students enrolled in the course conduct extensive research on a topic related to modern Asia, make several oral presentations on that research, and complete a substantial term paper. Prerequisite: A term abroad in Asia. (Staff, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
The course takes a comparative approach in order to explore the meaning, function, and structure of space for religious persons. Topics include: the "wanderings" of the Australian aborigines; habitation modes of American Indians; the Peyote pilgrimage of the Huichol Indians of Mexico; the Hindu Temple; the Buddhist Stupa; and the individual as cosmos in yoga and Chinese alchemical texts. The student is asked to keep a journal reflecting his or her reactions to the readings and reflections on space as experienced in our culture. Prerequisite: One 200 level course in history of religions (210 219), or permission of instructor. (Bloss , offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the wellness literature, most specifically that which defines the physiology of fitness, nutrition as it relates to human performance, and the biological foundations of stress. From an experiential perspective, students are asked to explore their own life choices within the parameters presented by the theory introduced. The course is intended to be an integrated process for the student, involving theory as well as assessment, intervention, and evaluation. ( Spring, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
Mind/Body/Performance
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3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Students learn basic body conditioning, formal greetings, basic fighting postures; taihenjutsu or basic falling, rolling, leaping and evasion skills, and basic punches and kicks. Students are introduced to fundamental ways of moving upon which our art and most other martial arts are based.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of racquetball. ( Spring, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course is given for those desiring American Red Cross certification. Swimming stroke improvement, conditioning, practicing, and practical use of all phases of in the water life guarding and out of water prevention supervision methods. Some first aid and artificial respiration methods are included. Prerequisite: swimming test. Fee. ( Spring, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course includes perfection and practice of all recognized swimming strokes and lifesaving techniques plus some first aid and artificial respiration methods. Prerequisite: PEC 915 Lifeguard Training. Fee. ( Spring, offered annually)
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