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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students an opportunity to examine dimensions of diversity in the U.S. Diversity themes of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, and disability will be explored through critical analysis of films and readings, and actively processed through group dialogue, reflective writing, and small group presentations. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and completion of General Education requirement in either the Social Sciences (3SS or 4SS) category or the Humanities (3LPA, 4HUM) category.
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3.00 Credits
This course develops a political and economic framework for understanding the complex roots to conflict. It builds on this foundation to explore the specific environments and policies that contribute to terrorism globally. Liberal Arts. (Spring). Prerequisites: ANT102 or GEG121 or HIS102 or HIS132 or POI
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the broad structures and processes of the contemporary global political economy (GPE). The course analyzes the dynamic intersection of global economics and politics examining the historical and current relationships between states, markets and groups within societies. The course includes an introduction to the basic theoretical paradigms in (GPE), including the liberal, economic nationalist, structuralist, and feminist perspectives and uses these frameworks to explore how asymmetiric power between rich and poor countries affect the process and outcomes of globalization in specific regions of the world. (Fall). Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
The interdisciplinary study of "high" and "popular" cultural products within their cultural contexts. The course will include reading assignments, lectures and discussions, short papers and/or reading journals, and a presentation of an interpretation of a cultural product. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: An introductory course such as ANT102, ENG163, MSM118, MUS110, WMS101 or POI.
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3.00 Credits
This course will enable students to examine various perspectives on romance, sex, love, and marriage. Through an ever evolving level of engagement and strategically selected themes, understanding of the subject of love and intimate relationships will develop, creating a more sophisticated 'way of seeing.' The course will examine the social and cultural contexts of romance, sex, love, and marriage and promote critical thinking concerning emotional and gender dynamics. Liberal arts. Prerequisites: ENG101 and junior standing; or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes both classroom meetings and field-based study in a foreign country to examine the relations between the global-system and local communities. Topics include globalization, cross-cultural understanding, economic development, environmental issues and political power. Students will learn to critically evaluate responsible citizenship within a global community. (Fall/Spring). Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the interrelationships between poverty, disease and the environment. Explores the health and environmental effects of global and national economic policies promoted by the wealthy countries and global multilaterals. Analyzes how poverty, disease and a degraded environment are often outcomes of economic policy. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: ECO101 or ENV101 or ENV201 or PSC101 or GEG121.
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3.00 Credits
Since the fifteenth century, the machine has been used as a metaphor for human interactions. This course explores the way in which artists, engineers, anatomists, philosophers, social theorists, economists, science fiction writers, inventors of robots, and molecular biologists have used the machine metaphor to study and explain human functions. Taking a broad cultural approach to mechanistic metaphors, between Leonardo da Vinci and the Human Genome Project, offers a new perspective on the history of modern science, technology and spirituality, revealing many dimensions of the human condition today. (Spring). Liberal arts.
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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4.00 Credits
Each student will design and complete an independent research project based on their individual interests and academic background. Students will draw on Program faculty and local experts specific to their topics for guidance and assistance. Enrollment limited to students participating in Southern Mexico Program. Liberal arts. Prerequisites: SPA214; SOC304/LAS304; SOC334/LAS334
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