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4.00 Credits
4 credits. An examination of defining trends in U.S. cultural history between 1950 and 1999, as reflected in film. Topics include: the re-introduction of realism (early 1950s); counterculture films (1960s); films by socially oriented and “new auteur” directors; films marked by the impact of AIDS, relations between the sexes, and modern special effects (1990s). Aspects of cinema history are also examined, including: the construct and use of certain genres (e.g., melodrama, the western, the musical); the relationship between cinematic realism and censorship; directorial auteurship and the rise of independent film. Also offered as FTF 3175.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. In this overview of basic legal principles related to everyday business transactions, the focus is on contract law as it relates to the sale of goods, services, and real estate. Topics include: the application of business legal principles to transactions that people conduct in their everyday lives; and the resolution of business disputes through negotiation and litigation.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Through lectures and discussions, students learn the primary concepts, theories, and research of communication studies and social psychology. Topics include the nature of communication, perception, listening, and both verbal and nonverbal messages. Activities and assignments are designed to increase awareness and understanding of communication processes, encourage students to examine everyday interactions, and facilitate personal growth.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. This course covers the principles of copyright and trademark law; performance and licensing agreements; fair use and the public domain; trading in and transferring intellectual property rights; the consequences for the dissemination of intellectual property of the Internet and modern technology; and the protection of creators’ rights.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. The role of information, knowledge, learning, and technology in business and the broader economy is examined. Topics include: innovation; sales, marketing, and advertising; the impact of the Internet; new directions in information technology; organizational design in the 21st century; outsourcing and offshoring; and how consumers and organizations learn. Emphasis is on the knowledge needed to succeed in a business organization today.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. An examination of the films, writings, and social commentary and criticism of Oliver Stone, described by film critics and scholars as one of the most controversial and visionary figures in contemporary cinema. Topics include: Stone as auteur, historical revisionist/apologist, and adaptationist; his signature filmmaking; and his roles as a cultural critic and commentator. Also offered as FTF 3480.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall Topics include: an introduction to the strategic planning process; procedures for analyzing existing resources and establishing short- and long-range goals for organizational and program development; how to determine appropriate organizational structures for boards of directors, volunteers, and employees; and a basic review of management issues in production, community outreach, audience development, media planning, and fundraising.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall Audience development and marketing topics include: targeting a potential audience; developing mailing campaigns; designing, writing, implementing, and distributing promotional materials; and public image enhancement through community relations and press coverage. Fundraising topics include: cultivating private donors; planning and implementing fundraising campaigns with strategies for promotion; writing successful grant proposals; and enacting special events.
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3.00 Credits
See ALI 3630 under Humanities Courses for description.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Students examine the various problems facing police departments today: illegal immigration and racial profiling; use of the Patriot Act as a law enforcement tool; media coverage of police brutality and corruption; increasing gang violence and violent youth crimes; Internet crime; and the shift by many police departments from traditional “community policing” to law enforcement models.
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