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3.00 Credits
Topics offered according to interest and demand.
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3.00 Credits
Using the transition model for adjusting to another culture, the student is prepared to move into and adjust to another culture, and to gain a basic understanding of the culture. Cross-cultural communication, crosscultural conflict, and cultural values are also examined as they relate to living and working in another culture. Required for Spanish and French majors (they may take the INCL 310 course) and encouraged for any student going on a study abroad experience. Is usually offered as a part of INCL 310 or may be offered as a course by itself in Mayterm.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the cultural foundations of education. Students consider the roles that culture and language (both native and second language) play in shaping the development of individuals, families, and communities. Comparisons between the linguistic practices of families and communities of varied social status and cultural background and those of schools and other institutional settings provides the framework for understanding differences in the educational experiences of individuals and groups.
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3.00 Credits
Cultural and social aspects of human behavior; comparison of cultures.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Explores the knowledge, attitudes, and skills for transitioning into, adapting to, working in, and functioning successfully in and intercultural context. Key topics include cultural values, intercultural communication, researching culture, being a change agent, dealing with conflict, and working with individuals from another culture. Prerequisite: Introduction to Global Issues and Cultural Anthropology, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will be an intense immersion experience in Zambia. There will be readings, lectures and discussions on historical background, the culture, social issues, the educational system, and faith-based development work. There will be visits and excursions to places of cultural interest. There will also be an opportunity for service learning. The primary service learning opportunity will be to provide literacy and numeracy tutoring to orphans and vulnerable children who have limited access to formal education.
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3.00 Credits
This course in the Go-Ed program is described as providing "hands on" cross-cultural experience with communitydevelopment work in the field. Students will be exposed to international development programs, have the opportunity to work in cross-cultural work environments, and to contribute meaningfully to their assigned program. Students will begin to assess their own ability to live and work in cross-cultural settings as well as be introduced to the challenges faced in the millennial development goals. Available in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. Can substitute for INCL 311 for INCL majors/minors and ICE with INCL concentration.
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3.00 Credits
Following the death of Muhammad, issues of theological orthodoxy and governmental orthopraxy flourished in a context of conflict and growth. Students will appraise the historical developments of Muhammad's life and his revelations in the areas of theology, philosophy, jurisprudence, governance, literature, and culture. Relying on primary sources and historical disciplines, students will study the wide history of Islamic thought up until the OPEC crisis of 1973-74. Students will gain a confidence in grasping and discerning the many variants within the so-called unified Islamic ummah.
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