Courses

Investigation of film as political discourse; overview of how films and filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and/or the Middle East frame and represent international politics and explore how the influence of film becomes a powerful form of political speech.

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time.

A survey of social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present with emphasis on transoceanic empires, nation/state formation, imperialism, women's roles, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration.

A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of world civilizations from 1715 to the present.

A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of world civilizations to 1715.

The student will learn to make world class breads using Old World techniques and original methods from pre-fermented sponges and doughs. The secrets to crusty French bread, aromatic hearth bread, and sour dough bread will be revealed.

A survey of dances from different cultures, their histories, and their influences on contemporary dance and society. Cultural origins, significance, motivations and techniques will be explored experientially. No previous dance experience necessary.

This course exposes students to the varied and rich traditions of dance in a wide range of historical and cultural contexts. Students develop a broad appreciation of dance that encompasses a variety of dance practices and traditions, including religious dance, folk dance, court dance, and social dance. Students develop tools for cross-cultural comparison to better understand the human impulse to dance and the social, political, and cultural conditions that support or repress dance expression.

Students experience dances from different world regions. Although comparisons identify and study cultural characteristics.

(AGRI 1307, AGRI 1407) World Food and Fiber Crops. Plant relationships, structure and development; environmental factors affecting plants; technological aspects of agricultural practices; food production for an increasing population.