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ESL 117 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking I 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited
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ESL 118 - Academic Literacy I 1 Unit
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 119 - Fluency Through Conversation I 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete this course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 125 - Writing and Grammar II 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 126 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills II 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 127 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking II 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 128 - Academic Literacy II 1 Unit
Using a communicative approach and content area study, the integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 129 - Fluency Through Conversation II 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 135 - Writing and Grammar III 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. This class meets for eight hours each week. It is designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency and may be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 136 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated once for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 137 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking III 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 138 - Academic Literacy III 1 Unit
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 139 - Fluency Through Conversation III 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 145 - Writing and Grammar IV 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 146 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV 2
At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 147 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV 4
Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited
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ESL 148 - Academic Literacy IV 1 Unit
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 149 - Fluency Through Composition IV 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 155 - Writing and Grammar V 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 156 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V 2
At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 157 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V 4
Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited
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ESL 158 - Academic Literacy V 1 Unit
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Students may take up to 3 semesters to complete the course; Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 159 - Fluency Through Conversation V 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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Finance |
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FIN 410 - Cost Accounting 4
A study of the major approaches to internal accounting issues, including flexible budgeting, cost allocation and product costing, with an emphasis on decision making, planning and control. Use of computers is included.
Prerequisites: ACCT 230
May not be audited
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FIN 415 - Tax Accounting 4
A study of the rules and principles of federal tax preparation with an emphasis on the preparation of the individual tax return and business entities.
May not be audited
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FIN 450 - Financial Management 3
A study of the principles and theories of business finance, including the tax environment, cash-flow analysis, working capital management, effect of financial and operational leverage, capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 ACCT 230 BUS 465 ECON 101 ECON 102 or ECON 102H
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FIN 451 - Financial Statement Analysis 3
Financial Statement Analysis focuses on the student as a financial analyst/accountant/money manager. Students learn to 1) make the numbers tell what they need to know in decision making and give them information they can act on, 2) examine how financial statements can be manipulated to control the perceptions of investors and creditors and 3) gain knowledge to avoid such manipulation and to offer a balanced treatment of the main types of financial statements as mirrored in the real world.
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 ACCT 230
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FIN 452 - Public Finance 3
Students learn to assess the economic burden of taxation, equity and efficiency consideration in tax design, structure and economic effects of the U.S. tax system, public budgeting and expenditure.
Prerequisites: ECON 101 or ECON 101H ECON 102 or ECON 102H
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FIN 453 - Capital Markets and Money 3
Provides a thorough and comprehensive view of the whole financial system. All major types of financial institutions and financial instruments present today are discussed, along with how and why the system of money and capital markets is changing. Provides a descriptive explanation of how interest rates and security values are determined. Discusses the current and future trends of the globalization of financial markets, the ongoing consolidation of the financial institutions sector and recent efforts to protect consumer privacy in the financial services field.
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FIN 456 - Personal Finance: Budget, Credit, Career 1
Deals with budgeting, credit and work life. The course is an introduction to the area of personal finance. Topics including goal setting, budgeting, major purchases, insurance and career decisions are touched on. Use of legal resources, wills, probate and other factors surrounding these issues are covered in a way that puts them in a context. A portion of class will be used to clarify and deal with whatever issues and questions are of interest to a particular group.
May not be audited
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FIN 457 - Personal Finance: Investment and Retirement 1
Students work through primary investment possibilities to gain an understanding of what is appropriate given a particular stage of life, income and the objectives that are desired. Preparation for retirement (how to maintain a lifestyle) and beyond (distribution of assets through one's will).
May not be audited
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FIN 458 - Personal Finance: Cash Flow Management 1
Focuses on determining personal assets by preparing balance sheets and income statements. There is some work with budgeting, along with major purchases and insurance. Internet stock investing and other topics of interest are discussed.
May not be audited
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FIN 460 - Business Finance 3
A study of the principles and theories of business finance to use cash flow, tax considerations, working capital and leverage along with capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 120 MATH 121 or MATH 140
May not be audited
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FIN 470 - Investment 3
An advanced course analyzing the comparative advantage of available investments. Topics include various types of financial instruments, stock markets, securities and portfolio analysis, mutual funds, interest rates and bond markets, derivative markets, portfolio management and asset allocation.
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French Language Studies |
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FREN 100 - Elementary French I 4
This course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of French. The purpose of the course is to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening ability, but it will emphasize oral communication at a basic functional level in French. Classes will be conducted primarily in French.
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FREN 105 - Elementary French II 4
This course is structured for students who have completed an introductory course in French (or have demonstrated proficiency in elementary French). While communication in speaking and writing will be emphasized, all aspects of basic grammar will be reviewed. Classes will be conducted in French.
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Geography |
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GEOG 220 - Cultural Geography 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of the world. A geographic perspective is brought to political, economic, social and environmental structures and relationships. The course includes a study of both the physical and cultural features and landscapes present in the world today, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
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GEOG 321 - Cultural Geography of the Central Valley 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of California's Central Valley. Political, economic, social and environmental structures and their relationships with the geographical features of the Central Valley will be analyzed, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
May not be audited
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German Language Studies |
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GER 100 - Elementary German I 4
This course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of German. The purpose of the course is to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening ability, but it will emphasize oral communication at a basic functional level in German. Classes will be conducted primarily in German.
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GER 105 - Elementary German II 4
This course is structured for students who have completed an introductory course in German (or have demonstrated proficiency in elementary German). While communication in speaking and writing will be emphasized, all aspects of basic grammar will be reviewed. Classes will be conducted in German.
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Health Care |
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HC 310 - Health Care in the United States 3
Provides an overview of contemporary health care organizations and health care policies. Case studies address health care finance and the impact of insurance sectors on health care delivery. Pro-active health maintenance topics are considered including preventive health, underserved populations and population health issues.
May not be audited
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HC 315 - Health Care Terminology 1
Coursework includes a full review of health care terminology, from word origins to their application incorporating correct terminology in the health care setting. These settings may include, but are not limited to, administration, medicine, nursing, laboratory, radiology, dietary, education, long-term care and specialty clinics.
May not be audited
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HC 320 - Health Care Law, Regulations and Ethics 3
Ethical considerations and decision-making are introduced and reinforced through a series of health-system case studies. Professional codes of health care ethics are used as templates for addressing contemporary issues through group discussions. Students examine the intersection between law and ethics related to the health care system. Patient confidentiality mandates are explored, as well as socially challenging issues. Provider liability and a review of applicable laws, rules and regulations are also included.
May not be audited
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HC 330 - Evidence Based Health Care 3
Use evidence-based research in health care institutions to identify tools and strategies to improve performance. Quality and value of life considerations are contrasted with quantitative information.
May not be audited
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HC 340 - Social Determinants of Health 3
Students are introduced to social and behavioral health determinants through social and behavioral change models. Community health concerns and the intersections between nature/nurture risks and change dynamics are addressed. Population health and community needs (homeless, underserved, indigent, culturally diverse populations, etc.) are discussed.
May not be audited
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HC 350 - Health Care Administration Project I 1
Individual project preparation. Students examine individual challenges and opportunities in health care administration professions through a series of self-assessment exercises. Addresses both personal and professional goals for health care administration professional advancement plans that will be developed in HC-430 HCA Project II.
May not be audited
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HC 400 - Conflict Resolution in Health Care 3
Health care environments are often full of conflict. This course explores the Anabaptist principles of peacemaking and provides a framework for conflict resolution and strategies to achieve conflict transformation in organizations.
May not be audited
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HC 410 - Global Diversity 3
Assesses students' competencies with global diversity related to health care delivery, including culturally based beliefs and practices. Students develop and implement personalized plans for increasing their cultural awareness and competence to function effectively in diverse health care settings across social constructs.
May not be audited
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HC 420 - Grief, Trauma and Emergency Preparedness 3
Prepares students to address natural, technological and man-made disasters. The roles and responsibilities are identified and students review current trauma resources and interventions. The stages of grief are addressed.
May not be audited
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HC 430 - Health Care Administration Project II 3
Individual Project Development. Students develop individual projects for health care administration professions, under the supervision of faculty mentors. Final projects are congruent with students' identified professional goals and market trends. Tangible projects lead toward health care administration professional goal identification and attainment.
Prerequisites: HC 350
May not be audited
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HC 440 - Health Care Leadership 3
Leadership theories pertinent to the health care industry are reviewed in detail. Students identify personal styles that can be aligned with effective theories to offer leadership and management promise in their career goals in health care establishments. Includes both personal leadership, critical thinking skills and the organizational structures of health care organizations.
May not be audited
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HC 450 - Health Care Systems Administration and Information Technology 3
The fit between community needs and health care organizations is addressed. The intersections between management principles, contemporary health care systems and related economic concepts and principles are analyzed. Health care management case studies provide background material for analysis. The role of health information technology is explored.
May not be audited
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HC 480 - Health Care Research Design 3
Capstone Project. Students learn and demonstrate effective research design and evidence-based practice. Qualitative, quantitative and comparative designs are addressed. Students choose and implement one design method, effectively gathering data, interpreting and analyzing their findings and producing recommendations based on their results.
May not be audited
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HIST 110 - Introductory Latin 3
This course is an introduction to the grammar, vocabulary and syntax of the Latin language, with an emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge. By the end of the first semester students will read select passages from Virgil, Caesar and others. Students will also learn about the peoples who spoke Latin and the culture(s) that produced Latin literature.
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HIST 115 - Intermediate Latin 3
This course is an intermediate study of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax, with continued emphasis on the ability to sight read. Selected and more difficult passages from Caesar, Virgil, Martial, Horace and others will be read.
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HIST 120 - Ancient Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: BIB-100 or BIB-300. A study of the beginnings of major Western and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early societies of the Near East and Africa; the ancient Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations; and the classical civilizations of India and China. Attention is given to the special significance of geography in the emergence of human societies; the creation of art, architecture, literature and religion; and the emergence of the ideas that became the foundation of modern civilizations.
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HIST 120H - Ancient Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: BIB-100 or BIB-300. A study of the beginnings of major Western and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early societies of the Near East, India and Africa, and the Ancient Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations. This course convenes in a seminar style for highly motivated students, and involves a great deal of close work with primary and interpretive material. Students are the leaders of discussions and delve deeply into a special area in a culminating experience.
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HIST 122 - Western Civilization I 3
History of Western civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the 17th century and their world-wide political, cultural and economic influence. The format will be a short-term (six-week) course with methodologies that include lecture, discussion, video and assigned readings along with an oral report.
May not be audited
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HIST 130 - Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-120. A study of major Western and non-Western civilizations from A.D. 500-1650. Included is the emergence of Islam; the development of civilizations in Africa, the Americas and Asia; and Europe during the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and Age of Exploration. Attention is given to the central place of the Renaissance and Reformation in the emergence of the modern world; the rise and spread of Islam; the important role of religion in early modern civilizations; the continued development of social, economic and political structures; the geography of the early modern world; and the ideas whose effects continue to influence politics, science, religion, culture and the arts of the present day.
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HIST 130H - Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-120. Major Western and non-Western civilizations from A.D. 500-1650. Includes the emergence of Islam; the development of civilizations in Africa, the Americas and Asia; and Europe during the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration. Seminar style course for highly motivated students, involving a great deal of close work with primary and interpretative material. Students lead the discussions and delve deeply into a special area in a culminating experience.
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HIST 140 - Modern Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-120, HIST-130. A study of major Western and non-Western civilizations from the 17th century to the present. Included are the rise of democratic ideas, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of imperialism and colonialism, World Wars I and II and their consequences and the emergence of nationalism and totalitarianism. Attention is given to the major turning points that have shaped the modern world: the role of science and its cultural hegemony, technology and its relationship to economic and social development, political ideology and its consequences for how people are governed, the global expansion of Western influence, the geography of the modern world and the growing interdependence of peoples and cultures throughout the world.
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HIST 140H - Modern Civilizations 4
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-120, HIST-130. Examines the rise and dominance of the West as a political, economic and cultural force, beginning in the 17th century. Begins by studying major non-Western civilizations present in the 1600s and then traces the expansion of the West as a consequence of the Enlightenment's new world view. Revolutions in politics, industry, economics and culture are examined, with a special focus on how the West's new ideas impact the globe. World Wars I and II are examined as well as the global expansion of Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries. Concludes by examining the growing interdependence of peoples and cultures in the world today. Taught seminar style and meant for highly motivated students who enjoy working with primary and interpretative material. Students lead discussions and delve deeply into the subject matter.
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HIST 142 - Western Civilization II 3
History of Western civilization from 1648 to the present, including the political, cultural, scientific and economic influence of the West on the world. The format will be a short-term (six-week) course with methodologies that include lecture, discussion, video and assigned readings along with an oral report.
May not be audited
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HIST 150 - American Civilization 4
A study of the development of American culture and society from the colonial period to the present. Major themes and events are examined within the context of America's geography, religious and immigrant heritage and sociopolitical development. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
(This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
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HIST 150 - American Civilization 4
A study of the development of American culture and society from the colonial period to the present. Major themes and events are examined within the context of America's geography, religious and immigrant heritage and sociopolitical development. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
(This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
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HIST 150 - American Civilization 4
A study of the development of American culture and society from the colonial period to the present. Major themes and events are examined within the context of America's geography, religious and immigrant heritage and sociopolitical development. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
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HIST 150H - American Civilization 4
Honors version of the American Civilization course that examines the development of American culture and society from the colonial period to the present. Major themes and events are examined within the context of America's geography, religious and immigrant heritage and sociopolitical development. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
May not be audited
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HIST 151 - American History I 3
History of the United States from the beginning of colonization through the Civil War, including political, social, economic and cultural aspects. The format will be a short-term (six-week) course with methodologies that include lecture, discussion, video and assigned readings along with an oral report. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)
May not be audited
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HIST 152 - American History II 3
History of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present, including political, social, economic and cultural aspects. The format will be a short-term (six-week) course with methodologies that include lecture, discussion, video and assigned readings along with an oral report.
May not be audited
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HIST 300 - Historical Research and Writing Methods 3
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-120, HIST-130, HIST-140, HIST-120H, HIST-130H or HIST-140H. Introduces students to a variety of methods of historical inquiry and scholarship. Requires students to develop their writing skills as practitioners of history. Introduces various methods used by historians to investigate and analyze historical events. Students complete a research project in which they analyze a historical topic of their choice, produce a major research paper and present their research to their peers. Students also peer-edit their classmates' papers and produce lesser papers in which they exercise their skills in working with and analyzing primary sources.
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HIST 310 - Advanced Latin: Grammar 3
Recommended prior coursework: HIST 120 This course will finish the basics of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax and reinforce the material with readings and prose composition. While the objective is a comprehensive understanding of the Latin language, this goal is considerably augmented by readings and understanding of the Roman context. As a result, students will spend substantial time contextualizing passages from important Latin authors and attempting to gain insight into Roman culture and ideas.
Prerequisites: HIST 115
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HIST 315 - Advanced Latin: Prose & Poetry 3
Recommended prior coursework: HIST 120 This course engages authors from any of three epochs of Latin: Golden and Silver Age and the Vulgate, depending on the student's interest. Students will primarily read material from annotated selections as they cement their knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax. Cicero, Caesar, Catullus and Vergil will be the most common authors considered.
Prerequisites: HIST 310
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HIST 325 - History of Christianity 4
Survey of the history of Christianity from the post-apostolic fathers to the present day. Examines the development of Eastern and Western Christian traditions, the rise of the papacy, the many forms of medieval religious life, the impact of the Reformations of the sixteenth century, the advent of Pietism and the Evangelical tradition, the modern missions movement and the development of World Christianity in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Prerequisites: take 1 course from subject HIST
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HIST 350 - American Religious History 3
A survey of the way the American religious tradition has contributed to the shaping of American political, social and cultural life, and the way the American experience has in turn shaped the religious tradition.
Prerequisites: HIST 150
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HIST 352 - The Second Great Awakening 1
A study of the religious revivalism of the early 19th century and the wide-ranging impact of this movement on American society and the reform impulse, with implications to the present.
May not be audited
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HIST 356 - Evangelical/Anabaptist Movement in Russia 3
A study of evangelical/Anabaptist movement in Russia in the context of historical development of religion in the country.
May not be audited
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HIST 360 - Greece: Drama and Paideia in the Polis 4
Investigate the cultural, intellectual, political and social history of Greece from Homer to Alexander through the analysis of numerous literary sources, including mythologies, poetry, drama, history and philosophy. The class will engage in a number of projects from papers to dramatic assignments, to help achieve course objectives.
Prerequisites: HIST 120 or HIST 120H
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HIST 364 - Classical Mythology 3
Recommended prior coursework: HIST 120 or HIST 120H The study of Greek and Roman myths, hero-tales, and sagas, and their influence on the arts and literature of Western civilization. Includes an introduction to the general nature and function of myth.
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HIST 365 - Rome: Politics, Pagans and Patristics 4
Explores the history of Rome from the legendary Monarchy, through the development of the Republic, to the fall of the Empire in 476 and beyond. Of particular interest is the development of Roman historiographic thought, the Christianization of the Empire and pagan/Christian interaction.
Prerequisites: HIST 120 or HIST 120H
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HIST 367 - The Ancient Near East 3
The inhabitants of the Near East developed the earliest known cities, monumental architecture, metalworking, writing systems, wheeled vehicles, kingdoms and empires. Civilization arose almost simultaneously in Mesopotamia and Egypt, with important later achievements taking place in Anatolia, Palestine and Persia. The peoples of the Near East produced literature and ideas now embedded in great religions, thus contributing to contemporary beliefs. Primary documents and an assessment of surviving evidence are used to understand these fascinating peoples. Provides an Old Testament background for biblical studies majors and other interested students.
Prerequisites: HIST 120 or HIST 120H
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HIST 368 - Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric 3
A study of communication theory in the ancient and medieval world in such authors as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine and others.
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HIST 370 - Medieval Life, Thought and Literature 4
A study of the history, culture and intellectual life of the medieval world through various writings from Late Antiquity to the High Middle Ages. Topics include encounters with "others," the medieval notion of the mind's road to God, kingship, chivalric life and romance, philosophical and alliterative poetry, allegory as both literature and interpretive technique, crusade, plague and mysticism. Readings range through the centuries, from Boethius to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Same as LIT 400
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HIST 375 - The Renaissance and English Literature 4
Through readings in the humanist literature of Italy and England, this course covers the development of the early modern outlook from Petrarch through the English Renaissance ending with Milton. Thought patterns, ideas and typical genre are examined including the literature of the court; use and appreciation of the classics; epic, sonnet, pastoral and Italianate drama; the poetry of religious experience; and the distinctive character of the Christian humanist tradition in thought and poetry.
Same as LIT 405
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HIST 380 - Reformation History and Theology 4
A study of the Age of Reform from the mid-14th century through the reformations of the 16th century. It covers ecclesial, theological and spiritual movements, as well as the various issues that arise for patterns of life in broader society. Included are the reformers' approaches to the interpretation of Scripture, the church and state.
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HIST 385 - Early Modern Europe 4
A study of society and culture during the period of absolutism and revolution. This will be accomplished through an analysis of major literary documents of the period. Attention is given to the multifaceted role of religion during these centuries.
Prerequisites: HIST 140
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HIST 393 - Twentieth Century Western Thought 3
Recommended prior coursework: HIST-140. Western philosophy and intellectual history of the 20th century. Topics include logical positivism, philosophy of language, post-Newtonian philosophy of science, status of the Other, neo-pragmatism and global ethics. Readings include Shelley, Conrad, Ayer, Wittgenstein, Levinas, Kuhn, Rorty and Nussbaum.
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HIST 395 - Modern Europe 4
The past 200 years of European history can be seen as a tragic cycle of revolution and reaction. Unhinged from the traditions of monarchy and church, European societies sought their replacement in total solutions, whether political, cultural or religious. At the same time, prosperity and domination of the earth's resources (both human and material) were never greater. This course will treat both the apex and the depths of this civilization.
Prerequisites: HIST 140
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HIST 396 - The European Union 3
This course will reveal the historical development and current status of the new, united Europe. The impact of the European Union on the United States will be analyzed as the EU seeks to be both a partner and competitor with America. The EU's strategy to challenge and surpass American economic and cultural hegemony while relying heavily on American military dominance will also be explored, as well as the EU's social agenda. As on-site visits to major European cities will be a part of this course, the course is limited to students participating in the university's European summer study tour for degree completion students.
Signature required; May not be audited
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HIST 397 - Nazi Germany & the Holocaust 3
This course is an examination of German history from the Great War through the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945. The course will analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of the rise and fall of the Third Reich while examining everyday life in the Third Reich, resistance to Nazi rule, the Holocaust, World War II, and interpretative issues.
May not be audited
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HIST 400 - Modern Africa: History, Politics and Culture 3
Recommended prior coursework:GEOG 220 , HIST 120 , HIST 130 . Modern Sub-Saharan Africa remains a mystery to many people in the West today. This course will help unpack the mystery of Sub-Saharan Africa's rich history and culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. Special emphasis will be given to the colonial and post-colonial history, politics and culture of Nigeria, the Congo, Kenya and South Africa.
Prerequisites: HIST 140
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HIST 406 - Modern Asia: History, Politics and Culture 3
Recommended prior coursework: GEOG 220 HIST 120 HIST 130 The experience of Asia in the colonial and post-colonial era will be studied with an eye towards understanding its unique character as an important region of the world today. The countries of China and India will be used as case studies to better understand and interpret important currents that run through Asian history and shape its politics and culture today.
Prerequisites: HIST 140
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HIST 408 - History and Politics of Vietnam 3
An examination of Vietnam's history and culture through the lens of an intercultural experience. The course examines forces that have shaped Vietnam, including its relations to China, the United States and other Southeast Asian states. Vietnam's history, culture, economics, and religious life are explored in order to better understand contemporary influences on its rapidly changing culture. The course will take place in connection with the short term study abroad trip to Vietnam.
Prerequisites: ICS 300
Signature required
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HIST 410 - Modern Latin America: History, Politics And Culture 3
A survey of Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to the present, along with the shaping of religious thought in Catholicism and Protestantism.
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HIST 412 - History of Mexico 3
An exploration of the formation of Mexico, its people, its culture(s) and national identity from the 14th through the 20th centuries. The course will examine the significant periods in Mexican history, including that prior to Cortes, Colonial Mexico, Mexican Independence, the Mexican Revolution, Mexico in the mid-twentieth century and the late-twentieth century.
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HIST 418 - Modern Middle East: History, Politics and Culture 3
Recommended prior coursework: GEOG 220 HIST 120 HIST 130 The Middle East is a region many in the West today view with apprehension and hostility. This course will examine the historical, cultural and political forces from the 19th and 20th centuries that have made the region what it is today. Special emphasis will be given to understanding contemporary Islamic and Jewish politics and culture, as well as ways in which the West has interacted with the Middle East over the past century.
Prerequisites: HIST 140
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HIST 420 - American Ethnicity and Pluralism 3
A study of the history of immigration, racism, discrimination and assimilation in American society. The experiences of various ethnic groups in America from the nation's founding to the present are examined and the rise of pluralism as the current model for structuring ethnic diversity in American institutional life is explored.
Same as SOC 410
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HIST 421 - American Ethnicity and Pluralism 3
A study of the history of immigration, racism, discrimination and assimilation in American society. The experiences of various ethnic groups in America from the nation's founding to the present are examined and the rise of pluralism as the current model for structuring ethnic diversity in American institutional life is explored.
May not be audited
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HIST 422 - Lincoln and Leadership 1
Examines the life and times of Abraham Lincoln as a means of gleaning further insight into this critical period of American history. The impact of Lincoln's leadership on the presidency and the nation, as well as the characteristics that made him great, are analyzed. There is also an attempt to distinguish the real Lincoln from the mythology, including an analysis of what the Lincoln mythology tells about American values and civilization.
May not be audited
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HIST 423 - Puritan Influence in America 1
Examines the history of Puritanism in founding and shaping early America. The ideas, institutions and values, positive and negative, of colonial American Puritans have played a very significant role in defining American civilization. While their influence is yet felt in American life today, our Puritan ancestors are largely misunderstood and maligned. This course helps set the historical record straight, and shows how Puritan ideas continue to impact our culture. Students are asked to write a summary essay dealing with Puritan strengths, weaknesses and influence on American civilization.
May not be audited
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HIST 424 - Causes of the American Revolution 1
The American Revolution was a new, shocking and unlikely event in the world of the late 1700s. This course examines the background causes of the American Revolution to determine how the colonies moved from loyal subjects of the world's greatest military power to an independent nation against huge odds. The emphasis is on the ideas and personalities that brought about the revolution and the foundation that was laid for the development of the American nation. Students are asked to write a summary essay reflecting on their changed perceptions of the American Revolution as a result of this course.
May not be audited
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