Course Listing
Business
BUS 334 Global Viewpoints (3 cr.hrs.)
This course is designed to introduce students to international business practices in a method that couples traditional classroom learning with the experience of foreign travel,use of communication technology in multiple forms, and direct communication with business managers in the region of study. Using teleconferencing, e-mail, PowerPoint and Internet skills will be necessary in this course. The region of study may change with each offering, allowing a student to take this class more than once for credit. The course is open to all majors interested in a two-week international travel experience focused on global business strategies and cultural awareness. Students research business sponsors and later participate in on-site seminars with international business partners during the trip. Instructor consent required. Offered on demand.
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Christian Related Vocations
CRV 206 World Missions (1 cr. hr.)
A study of the theology and practice in the Christian world mission with emphasis on the success and failure of the Christian missionary when confronting various world cultures and religions. Elective credit only. (Formerly CRV 205A.)
CRV 210 Women in Ministry (1 cr. hr.)
A study of the biblical and contemporary viewpoints concerning the roles of women in the church. Elective credit only. (Formerly CRV 205D.)
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Communication
COM 358 Cultural Communication (3 cr. hrs.)
A survey course designed to introduce students to such concepts as cultural differences, cultural belief systems, culture shock and acculturation, language of culture, and multicultural nonverbal messages.
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Critical Thought and Inquiry
CTI 208 Women Writers of World Literature (4 cr. hrs.)
An introduction to women’s literature (literature by women about women), specifically to the novel of the twentieth century, from various world perspectives. The history, geography and culture (including such topics as religion, social norms, economy, racial and ethnic concerns, and political events) of specific countries and regions of the world will add to a greater understanding of women’s experience of these novels and their search for identity, fulfillment, and self-expression. Brief discussion of theory concerning women’s writing will add to the students’ appreciation of the act of writing as a mode of self-expression and self exploration as well as an act of communication. (Interdisciplinary humanities course)
CTI 212 Literatures and Cultures of Africa (4 cr. hrs.)
A study of some of Africa’s greatest writers and filmmakers in English or in translation. The course explores the rich variety of African cultural expression. The importance of oral literature and popular culture will also be considered. Students write regularly in response to assigned readings and film viewings. (Interdisciplinary humanities course)
CTI 239 Judaism, Christianity and Islam (4 cr. hrs.)
The course offers a comparative overview of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in their comparative histories, varying theological and ethical enters, and scriptures. While the course examines all three religions from a single disciplinary perspective (i.e. religious studies), the comparative method invites questions that may only be appreciated by imposing methods and assumptions from other disciplinary, i.e., nonreligious studies, perspectives. (Interdisciplinary humanities/religion course)
CTI 241 Women and Religion (4 cr. hrs.)
This course approaches the critical study of religion by utilizing the organizing theme of gender. Our purpose is to investigate how, throughout history and across religions, the religious experiences of women have been markedly different from the religious experiences of men. We will explore how women have been shaped by religion and how they have shaped religious organizations. We will research women in religions of the world, emphasizing the Christian tradition. The works of feminist scholars in biblical studies, ethics, theology, and history of religions will be employed in the course of our study. Cross-listed as REL 273. (Elective course in the religion curriculum)
CTI 243 Christianity and Sexuality (4 cr. hrs.)
This course considers the complex relationships between Christian thought/practice and sexuality, centered on notions of eros and embodiment in Christian biblical and ongoing theological tradition. The themes of eros and embodiment in Christian tradition enable the asking of such questions as: In what ways does Christian tradition conceive of the relationship between sexual desire and the desire for God? What is the meaning of the human body, and in what ways do our bodies lead us toward and away from God,according to Christian thinkers? The course then considers how Christian conceptions of eros and embodiment impact our understandings of and ethical decisions regarding such specific issues as Christian conceptions of the origin and meanings of sexuality; the meanings of marriage, singleness, and celibacy; sexual orientation; sexual violence; and the significance of race in the formation of our conceptions of sexuality.
CTI 278 Worlds of Islam (4 cr. hrs.)
A study of literary and film texts from several Islamic cultures. The texts are selected to provide students with general knowledge on the beliefs and practices of Islam and with specific contexts for exploring how different cultures influence Islam’s relation to such fundamental categories of power and justice as gender, human rights and democracy. Class discussion format. Students write regularly in response to assigned readings and film viewings (Interdisciplinary social science course)
CTI 279 Economic Development and Cultural Change (4 cr. hrs.)
The course introduces students to the economic, social, political and institutional mechanisms necessary to bring about rapid and large-scale improvements in the standard of living for the masses of Africa,Asia and Latin America. Utilizing a case-study method of investigation, students will write in-class and out-of-class essays to demonstrate their understanding of both the content and the method. (Interdisciplinary social science course)
CTI 280 World War II and the Holocaust: Problems of Power and Justice (4 cr. hrs.)
The course examines the ethical and practical problems involved in fighting even a “just”war. All aspects of the greatest conflict in human history from the rise of Hitler in Germany to the Holocaust to the controversial use of the atomic bomb to end the war will be examined. Students will debate and submit argumentative essays regarding a variety of issues that arose in the context of the war. (Interdisciplinary social science course).
CTI 284 School and Society in the United States (4 cr. hrs.)
This course examines the development of American schooling within the context of social history. The course focuses on four themes: the differing (often conflicting) concepts about schooling held by leading educational thinkers, the public and public policy makers; the changing relationships among schools and other education entities such as church and family; the societal and policy issues that have shaped the American educational system; and public schooling as a promised or real agent of social change. Students in this course are expected to analyze these forces from all perspectives and to critically discern how and why the current school system evolved. Students will also be expected to identify the origins of current educational issues, be able to analyze and critically discuss those issues and formulate a personal position and/or plan of action based on that understanding. Specific lenses for analysis will include race, class, ethnicity, gender, religion and the intersection of these factors in the construction of power and justice in/through schooling in the United States. (Interdisciplinary social science course).
CTI 286 Gender,Power, and Justice (4 cr. hrs.)
Gender, like race and class, is one of the fundamental categories that have affected, if not determined, one’s experience of power and justice. This course looks in particular at the experiences of women and men from the 18th century to the present. It examines both the theory and reality of women’s roles in the family, the work place, and the state and how those have changed over time. Cross-listed as HIS 202
CTI 409 Immigration:Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors? (4 cr. hrs.)
This course will examine the issue of U.S national identity as found in our conceptions of citizenship and national boundaries. We will raise these questions:What does it mean to be an American? What should it take to enter the United States legally? What does it mean to acquire United States citizenship? The goal of this examination will be to understand how various conceptions of national identity, citizenship, and national borders shape the current debates over immigration policy. After exploring the ethical, economic, biological and social issues regarding immigration, students will create an immigration policy. That policy will be assessed as to its internally consistency, fit with the U.S. Constitution, moral soundness, and comprehensiveness in defining the bounds of legal immigration as well as consequences of illegal entry.
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English
ENG 360 Great Works of World Literature. (4 cr. hrs)
A study of representative works of world literature from Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance in translation. The course emphasizes the study and understanding of the literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works of the Western and non-Western literary traditions in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values which unite literary traditions across history and cultures. Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
ENG 365 Studies in contemporary World Literature. (4 cr. hrs)
Introduces students to major writers from outside English and American literary traditions. The course may focus on a single writer or a group of related writers from a tradition or country, on a critical theme such as postcolonial literature, or on a topic, such as ecological themes in non-Western literatures. Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
ENG 390 Major World Author (4 cr.hrs.)
A study of the major works of an internationally known author. The course introduces students to biographical critical analyses of the author’s work. The course also introduces the student to more sophisticated methods of literary research than those employed in courses at the 200 level, including extensive work with secondary sources. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 260. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 379 Major Minority Author (4 cr.hrs.)
A study of the fiction, poetry, and drama of one or several major twentieth-century minority writers. Students will read and analyze literary works from archetypal, sociological, and psychological critical approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on the works of African American writers. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 260.
ENG 378 Major Woman Author (4 cr.hrs.)
A study of one or several major women writers. The course introduces students to sociological and psychological critical analyses of texts and to the process of research. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 260.
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History
HIS 224 Modern China (2 cr.hrs.)
A consideration of the development of China from the late 19th century to the present. Gives particular attention to China’s attempts to modernize in reaction to Western and Japanese imperialism. Prerequisite: History 103 or 104.Students with other qualifications or special interest or needs may consult the instructor to be admitted.
HIS 226 Modern Japan (2 cr.hrs.)
A consideration of the development of Japan from the mid-19th century to the present. Gives particular attention to Japan’s attempts to modernize in reaction to Western imperialism. Prerequisite: History 103 or 104. Students with other qualifications or special interest or needs may consult the instructor to be admitted.
HIS 228 Soviet Union (4 cr.hrs.)
This course examines the Soviet Union from its emergence through its dissolution. Emphasis on internal developments and relations with the rest of the world from 1917 to 1991. Prerequisite: History 103 or 104. Students with other qualifications or special interest or needs may consult the instructor to be admitted.
HIS 229 History of the Middle East (4 cr. hrs.)
This course considers the history of the Middle East from ancient Biblical times through the present day. While the material covered in the course begins with events that occurred over 3000 years ago, the majority of the course deals with 20th and 21st century events, ideas, belief systems, and ethical questions related to the area. Particular emphasis is given to historical events that continue to influence present day actions and beliefs.
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Philosophy
PHI 355 Asian Philosophy (4 cr. hrs.)
A survey of philosophical movements in India, China, and Japan with attention to religious and cultural implications and to chronological development. Philosophies considered include Hinduism, Confucianism, and Taoism as well as Indian, Chinese, and Zen Buddhism. Students will come to understand various Asian approaches to the nature of the cosmos, the nature of the self, and the place of the self within that cosmos.
PHI 358 Philosophy of Sex and Gender (4 cr. hrs.)
An introduction to feminist theory, focusing on the social construction of both male and female gender, and on the extent to which our scientific and other intellectual pursuits display the influence of gender preconceptions. Students will discuss these issues from a variety of perspectives, including liberal feminism, radical feminism, feminist analyses by women of color, psychoanalytic feminism, and postmodern feminism.
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Political Science
POL 250 Introduction to World Politics (4 cr.hrs.)
An introductory course where students examine conflict and cooperation in a political sphere with states but no central government. Topics include realism and liberalism, explaining war and peace, the role of human rights in world politics, and the debated place of the United States in international relations.
POL 325 Cases in Comparative Politics (4 cr.hrs.)
Students explore the political system of a state or those of a region, or of a significant political dynamic. Examples: Politics of Russia, Politics of East Asia, democratization.
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Psychology
PSY 304 Social Psychology (4 cr.hrs.)
A study of the influence of other people and of society collectively on selected aspects of an individual’s behavior, thinking and personality; with special attention to the dynamics of group behavior and social thought. Spring semester.
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Religion
REL 341 Christianity in Non-Western Cultures (2 cr.hrs.)
Introduction to the origins and development of Christianity in cultures outside Europe and North America, usually focusing on one or two areas of the world, e.g., East Asia, Central America, West Africa, the Middle East. Usually taught by the missionary in-residence.
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