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1.00 Credits
"Australia is a diverse nation with a dynamic multicultural societ. It also encompasses a wide variety of geographic and ecological zones which offer fascinating case studies in the links between human economic development and the environment. This short course is designed to enhance the learning experience of study abroad students. It is an experiential educational opportunity that allows students to consider and analyse Australian cultural history, the ways in which Australia represents itself on both the national and international stages and the ways in which each of these significant aspects of Australian social life are linked to issues associated with land usage, resource development, ecology, economic development, and tourism. Three weekend tours supported by introductory seminars form the central core of this introduction to Australian cultural life and practices. The educational excursions allow for a wider range of Western Australia's diverse landscape and social life. Over the three weekends we will visit the following regions: Goldfields, the Southwest and the Great Southern Region."
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3.00 Credits
What does globalisation mean at local levels? In the face of so much 'progress', why are many people still so poor and others so rich? This unit explores how people's lives have been transformed by colonialism, economic development and globalisation. Focusing particularly on Australia and our region, it examines various social science perspectives on inequality, migration, urbanisation, work, modernisation, globalisation, culture, communication and the environment.
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3.00 Credits
Taught on the Saint Mary's College Seville, Spain study abroad program with the Center for Cross-Cultural Study
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3.00 Credits
LING 30090 Language, Power, and Identity An exploration of the concepts of landscape and identity and their influence/effects throughout post-medieval and contemporary Ireland
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3.00 Credits
The goal of the course is to heighten students' awareness and understanding of the relationship between the Japanese language and Japanese society (or culture) by exploring topics that facilitate the learning of Japanese. The main issues covered include (1) Japanese women's language and the roles and status of women in Japan, (2) keigo and Japanese society, (3) the concept of uchi/soto, (4) empathy and the Japanese language, and (5) non-verbal communication.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the art and archaeology of Greece from prehistoric times to the end of the Classical period: its purpose is to introduce the student, using whenever possible the primary sources (monuments and artifacts), to the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Greece: Minoan, Mycenaean, and Classical Greek. The schedule of class visits to sites, monuments and museums is coordinated as much as possible with school and class trips. Classroom lectures and the readings provide the historical context into which to set the monuments and artifacts. Not intended for students who take A361, or for East Mediterranean Area Studies Track students.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed, on-site study of the archaeology of the ancient city as described by ancient authors and determined by modern research. Students explore the ancient city and its acropolis, its sanctuaries, temples and theaters, its civic center (Agora), and stoas, the meeting places of Athenian democracy, and all major archaeological sites and monuments of historic interest belonging to the famed city. Intended for students with a background in Ancient Greek history and/or archaeology.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the most significant artistic monuments and trends of European art and architecture. They are designed both for the student with no previous art history background, and for the student with some experience seeking a general historical overview.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to archaeological research, focusing on Classical Antiquity. The recovering of ancient monuments and artifacts by excavation is only one archaeological method to get information on the past. We will learn about radar surveys, aerial reconnaissance and underwater archaeology. The interpretation of stratigraphy and dating methods based on natural sciences (as C14, endrochronology, thermoluminescence), on historical data or on stylistic evidence jointly contribute to establish a chronology. Apart from fieldwork, the question remains what to do with the regained facts: We will see the changing interests of the discipline by an overview of the history of archaeology, from the first scientific excavations in the 18th century to new approaches in the last years. Finally, the presentation to the public (restoration, museums) and problems as illegal digging and trading will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines Roman visual culture in Italy from c. 800 B.C. to c. 400 AD by focusing on the most important surviving sites in Rome and its environs and in the areas hit by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A focus throughout the course is development of Roman cities and towns, their plans and topography, their public monuments and their political, economic, social, and religious institutions. We will also study private architecture: from the aristocratic city-house to the country villa to middle class homes. In addition to formal descriptions of the structures, there is a strong emphasis on the role of the monument in ancient society. The course will be conducted entirely on site. There is a mandatory week-end field trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum (equivalent to 3 class meetings).
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