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3.00 Credits
An introductory history of the development of the world's major civilizations to 1500. The course emphasizes the role of economic, social, and political change throughout the ancient and medieval periods of world civilization. Students will gain a greater understanding of the foundations of world civilizations and cultures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Think critically and analytically about the development and nature of separate world cultures created over several centuries; Explain the creation of the political, economic, social, and religious foundations and stratification of civilization in the ancient period to 1500; Understand how societies devised different solutions to key difficulties in forging a durable civilization; Comprehend the role of geography and environment in the development of diverse civilizations; Understand of the roots of the modern world through the examination of ethnic, racial, religious, gender, and socio-economic diversity of ancient world civilizations; Discuss the implications of early aspects of globalization in world history; Utilize information literacy of a variety of source material to examine and discuss world history.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory history of the development of the world's major civilizations since 1500. The course emphasizes the role of economic, social, and political change throughout modern world history. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the interaction and interdependence of nations and cultures within the modern world. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Think critically and analytically the development and nature of separate world cultures created over several centuries; Understand the creation of a global community from 1500 through the twentieth century; Explain how societies devised different responses to globalization; Understand the creation of the contemporary world through analysis of the major historical themes from 1500 through the twentieth century; Comprehend the ethnic, racial, religious, gender, and socio-economic diversity of global societies since 1500; Utilize information literacy and a variety of source material to examine modern world history.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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1.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. pon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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2.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. pon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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3.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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3.00 Credits
This course encompasses the critical period of American history from 1850 to 1877. It examines the political, social, diplomatic and economic aspects of the Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruction periods. It also emphasizes the military and naval activities of the time. Students will be introduced to scholarly writings and research about the primary and secondary sources dealing with the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the causes, major events, and ramifications of the American Civil War and Reconstruction; Think and write critically and analytically about the political, social, diplomatic and economic issues concerning the American Civil War and Reconstruction, its causes, and its outcomes, with an emphasis upon the concepts of Modern War and Total War; Utilize information literacy to become familiar with scholarly literature and identify differing points of view on controversial political, social, diplomatic, and economic topics pertaining to the American Civil War and Reconstruction; Utilize information literacy to identify, read, comprehend and synthesize primary and secondary sources dealing with the political, social, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the American Civil War and Reconstruction; Evaluate the successes and failures of the American Civil War and Reconstruction with emphasis upon their significance in the issues of race, politics, and culture in American today.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory survey course in black history. It exposes students to the roles played by Africans and people of African descent in world history. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Trace African heritage and culture in both Africa and the United States; Evaluate the contributions and influence of African people in the development of Western Culture; Describe the experience and contributions of Afro-Americans in the United States; Assess the history of the African continent in terms of cultural, political and economic factors from the earliest periods to the present, including Sub-Saharan/Islamic Africa, the pre-colonial eras and post-World War II development.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the major causes, events, and ramifications of the Great War. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the problems that led to the conflict, the major events that shaped its outcome, and the effects of the war that still resonate today. Students will also be exposed to primary and secondary sources pertaining to the Great War. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, major events, and ramifications of the Great War; Think and write critically and analytically about issues concerning the Great War, its causes, and its outcomes; with an emphasis upon the concepts of Modern War, Total War and Global War; Utilize information literacy to become familiar with scholarly literature and identify differing points of view on controversial topics pertaining to the Great War; Utilize information literacy to identify, read, comprehend, and synthesize primary and secondary sources dealing with the Great War; Recognize how the Great War still resonates in the today's global issues.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the major causes, events, and ramifications of the Second World War. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the problems that led to the conflict, the major events that shaped its outcome, and the effects of the war that still resonate today. Students will also be exposed to primary and secondary sources pertaining to the Second World War. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, major events, and ramifications of the Second World War; Think and write critically and analytically about issues concerning the Second World War, its causes, and its outcomes; with an emphasis upon the concepts of Modern War, Total War, and Global War; Utilize information literacy to become familiar with scholarly literature and identify differing points of view on controversial topics pertaining to the Second World War; Utilize information literacy to identify, read, comprehend, and synthesize primary and secondary sources dealing with the Second World War; Recognize how the Second World War still resonates in today's global issues.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
Twentieth Century World History is a course where students will closely examine many of the major events that have played a role in forming much of the contemporary world. Liberalism, Capitalism, Socialism and various forms of Nationalism will be explored through events like World War I and World War II, the Cold War and Post-Colonial liberation movements to show the progress and poverty of human civilization in its latest developments. The course ends with topics like the Internet and the War on Terror to shed light on the dawning of the 21st century. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop critical thinking skills in the analysis and evaluation of global cultural, political, diplomatic, economic and military events that have occurred in the 20th century; Understand variables of race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and religious background to understand issues of global diversity in events such as the Holocaust, the Russian Revolution and Islamic Jihadism; Comprehend the differences between various forms of evidence and commentary through examining some of the most important primary sources of the 20th century , which will enable the student to develop historical interpretations in both oral and written formats; Discuss historical information and ideas from disparate sources like Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points to Adolph Hitler's writings in Mein Kampf to promote an intellectual capacity to create dialogue on meaningful and relevant events in their own place and time; Analyze the development of human behavior in a global framework, and note the global impact of a variety of topics from World Wars, to the use of fossil fuels to the internet.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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