Prerequisites:
C or better in ENG 111 and ENG 105
An introduction to the origins, purposes, and prospects of global and regional development. Examines issues of political, social, and economic development as well as the effects of western development agendas on the non-western world. It is recommended that students take POL 101 before taking this course.
Prerequisite:
ENG 90s or Placement into Credit English
Introduces basic terminology, typologies, and development of Western political thought, as well as the contributions of various political and non-political groups to the structures and practices of the contemporary state.
Prerequisite:
ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English
The course asks five important questions: what is real, what is knowable, what is good, what is beautiful, and where are we headed? The last question is how should we live? Students develop a personal philosophy.
Prerequisite:
C or better in ENG 111
Designed to examine the history of nuclear weapon testing in the Pacific region, and to consider the consequences of testing on the local people and their environment. Compares Japanese and French Polynesian case studies to events in the Marshall Islands.
Prerequisite:
ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English
Provides a comparative study of newly independent Pacific nations facing the challenges of socio-economic and political development and of globalization. It describes contemporary challenges in Pacific Island(s) settings in the post-colonial age. It will highlight challenges of political and economic independence as well as confront contemporary issues pertinent to the Pacific region and its unique circumstances. This course will concentrate mainly on the Oceanic region, which includes the subregions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.
Prerequisite:
ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English
Introduces the fundamentals of music and provides for an appreciation of music and an overview of music history in various periods and countries around the world.
Prerequisite:
C or better in ENG 112
This course is an introduction to linguistic precepts for those with an interest in languages. It outlines the larger areas of linguistic inquiry including phonetics, phonology, morphology, and grammar (both sentence level and discourse). It will also explore the difference between theoretical and applied linguistics.
Prerequisite:
C or better in JPN 201
Enhances listening and speaking strategies and fosters an appreciation for Japanese culture in a variety of situations, including daily conversations. Emphasizes reading and writing of Japanese characters.
Prerequisite:
C or better in JPN 101
Enhances contemporary usage in expression of ideas, vocabulary development, and grammar. Emphasizes vocabulary enrichment and conversational fluency through intensive practice in context. Focuses on the connection of verbal and non-verbal language.
Prerequisite:
ENG 090s or Placement in Credit English
Introduces the principal elements of spoken Japanese. Develops vocabulary for devising simple sentences. Presents aspects of Japanese culture.
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