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Academic and study tour components place an emphasis on situating contemporary
China in a geographical, historical, philosophical, and social/political/economic
context. The readings for the course include selections designed to provide
comparisons between Chinese and American culture values. This course satisfies a
Behavioral Science Elective or Social Science Elective and a Multicultural/Global
Awareness Intensive Value.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
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cultures from ancient to modern times. The class presents a comparative and
interdisciplinary study of world cultures within the context of their religious and
philosophical traditions. Additionally, this seminar examines the nature of
multiculturalism in modern societies and analyzes the meaning and relevance of
cultural chauvinism, race, and racism within their historical and contemporary
contexts.
Prerequisite: 12 college level (100 above) credits with a GPA of 3.2 and B or better in
ENG 101 or permission of instructor(s).
General Education Electives: This course will satisfy requirements for the
Commonwealth Honors Program, the interdisciplinary option, general education,
humanities, and social sciences.
Note: This course fulfills the Commonwealth Honors Colloquium Requirement.
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
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study of Cross-Cultural and Social Psychology using themes from Asian Literature,
culture, the arts, and film. Course topics will include the following: social psychology
themes of perception, cognition, attitude, relationship, and setting; analyzing
literature and aesthetics; understanding a sense of place; analyzing aspects of
collectivist and individualistic societies; examining the meaning of community from
Buddhist and Confucian perspectives; examining the role of women; analyzing the
variety of societal rituals; and, examining the nature of relationships. These course
topics will be examined by drawing examples from the following areas: China, Japan,
Cambodia, and selected areas in East and Southeast Asia.
Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and ENG 101 with a
B or better or by permission of instructor(s).
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
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options in human services. The focus of the course will be on individuals in need,
understanding our own value systems, social policies and their impact, and critical
trends, such as self advocacy, managed care, and prevention.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
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people with mental retardation. This course addresses the topics of human rights,
health and safety, medication administration, first aid and CPR, fire safety, and the
skills outlined in the National Community Support Skills Standards. The question that
will guide the study and discussion of these topics is how to balance the health and
safety of those served with the right of choice and self-determination.
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Human Services.
family work. Therapies included are: behavior modification, psychodynamic,
existential-humanistic, client centered, gestalt, transactional analysis, rational
emotive, reality, and family systems. Also discussed will be such questions as when
to use a particular intervention, when to include another member of the family in the
work, and when to recommend a particular kind of therapy.
Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 201.
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students or by permission of instructor.
including developmental disabilities, mental retardation, alcohol and drug abuse,
child and adolescent treatment, sexuality, family therapy, and depression, suicide,
loss and grief. The course is taught through lectures and workshops conducted by
experts in the field.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101.
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and a weekly seminar at the college. Students are supervised by an experienced staff
person at the fieldwork site and by the course instructor who visits the sites and
maintains ongoing contact with the staff supervisor. Designed to increase
understanding of entry-level positions in human services. Students have the
opportunity to investigate potential jobs in human service fields, to apply
interpersonal communications skills and to work with individuals who are receiving
support from human service agencies.
Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 200 or HUS 201.
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students or by permission of instructor.
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