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The number in parentheses after each course title is the number of credit hours you will earn if you pass the course.
AAS 100 – Introduction to African American Studies (3)
A survey of the history of Black people, including the "Cradle of Civilization," the ancient empires of West Africa, the slave trade, and the Caribbean. It also includes African and African American literature, art, and music.
AAS 282 – African American Theatre (3)
A survey of the African American contributions to the American stage from 1760 to the present, with an examination of representative works by various African American playwrights.
AAS 145 – Famous People of African Descent (3)
A study of the lives and works of famous people of African descent throughout the world, with particular emphasis on African Americans.
ANTH 110 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
This course is designed to develop the student's social science vocabulary. It focuses on the basic concepts and approaches of anthropology to the study of human beings and worldwide cultures from the prehistoric to the present.
ANTH 225 – Myth and Ritual (3)
An introduction to the anthropological study of myth and ritual systems and their importance in religious development and anthropological thought. The course focuses on a cross-cultural comparison of myth and its relationship to ritual. Not open to students with credit in REL 225.
G EOG 110 – World Regional Geography (3)
A survey course in world regional geography. The central objective is to sharpen students' comprehension of the complex environmental, social, demographic, and economic problems in major world regions through analysis involving the geographer's spatial approach. By the end of the course, students should have acquired familiarity with distinguishing physical and cultural traits and human-environmental relationships in each region covered.
HIST 115 – World History to 1500 (3)
This course provides an introduction to the history of world societies and is suitable for students in any major and degree program. Course coverage, which ranges from human origins to 1500, emphasizes social and political institutions, economics, thought, culture, and cross-cultural contacts, and course activities emphasize the acquisition of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Themes include the origins of world civilizations, the impact of historical and geographical forces on the development of societies, the comparison and contrast of belief systems and institutional religions, and the relationship of humans and the natural environment
HIST 116 – World History since 1500 (3)
An introduction to the history of world societies, this course is suitable for students in any major and degree program. Course coverage, which ranges from 1500 to the present, emphasizes social and political institutions, economics, ideas, culture, and cross-cultural contacts. Course activities emphasize the acquisition of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Themes include the impact of historical and geographical forces on social development; the comparison and contrast of belief systems, political institutions, and economic structures; and the relationship of humans to the natural environment.
MUS 195 – American Popular Music (3)
Around the world, popular music has come to mean American popular music. In this lively course, you’ll trace the development of iconic styles like rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and rap, from their origins at the turn of the 20th century to the most recent top charts, and explore how music and society influenced each other. No music background required.
MUS 196 – Music in the Rock Era (3)
From rockabilly to punk, from glam to metal, since the middle of the 20th century, rock has been the music of today. This course delves into the iconic styles that characterize the past half-century, exploring the relationships between the styles, the meanings, and the cultures of rock music, its performers, and its fans. No music background required.
REL 110 – Introduction to Eastern Religions (3)
This course is a comparative introduction to the religions of Asia—Hinduism and Buddhism—with attention to historical development, scriptures, beliefs, practices, and diverse cultural expressions. It will examine and compare how each religious tradition develops diverse theological and ethical positions on several contemporary contested issues (like gender roles, the use of violence, or the relationship between religion and state). Some attention may also be given to smaller religious traditions that evolved in connection with these two “larger” religions, like Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.
REL 111 – Introduction to Western Religions (3)
This course is a comparative introduction to the “religions of Abraham”—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—with attention to historical development, scriptures, beliefs, practices, and diverse cultural expressions. Attention will be given to the similarities and differences between these religions and how adherents to these traditions understand and relate to one another.
THEA 201 – Multiculturalism in Theatre (3)
An analysis of multicultural issues found in drama. The class will survey cultural differences as well as the issues and topics unique and specific to various cultures and minorities.
WS 190 – Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
An exploration of women's roles and of their status in society, with insights gained from various disciplines, including history, sociology, psychology, and literature. The course objectives include increasing students' knowledge of women's contributions to society; their understanding of the cultural forces that have affected women; and their appreciation of the diversity among women.
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