Program: Personal Enrichment
This course introduces students to the anthropological field of archaeology, the study of past and present cultures through the material objects that humans create and utilize. Utilizing texts and experiential learning activities, the course explores the research methods, ethics, and theoretical concepts that archaeologists use to investigate, interpret, and conserve these material artifacts. Students learn … Continue reading “Introduction to Archaeology*”
This course is for students who have already attained a working knowledge of the language. Students continue to develop and strengthen speaking and listening comprehension and reading and writing skills, as well as learn more about Italian-speaking cultures. Students are introduced to cultural and literary materials that will develop an appreciation of the arts, history, culture, … Continue reading “Intermediate Italian I*”
Students will study Graphic Design as a component of visual language within historical context, identifying graphic arts within the history of art and articulating its aesthetic import and contributions to cultural development. Links between socio-political phenomena, the development of advertising and propaganda art, visual literacy, perception, type design and design practice will be examined. Course … Continue reading “History of Graphic Design*”
The development and historical context of visual art from the prehistoric period through the inception of the early modern period (c.1500). Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.
This course focuses on increasing students’ present fitness levels through functional fitness. Participation in this course may lead to increased energy, mental clarity, and health as a part of one’s lifestyle. It will also teach students to recognize proper form and technique. This course may also provide opportunities for students to increase their cardiovascular conditioning, … Continue reading “Functional Fitness*”
An introduction to the Japanese language and Japanese-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary Japanese I*”
A continuation of Elementary Italian I, this course builds upon previous introduction to the Italian language and Italian-speaking cultures with a continued emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is the second part to the beginning sequence for students who have had some prior study of this … Continue reading “Elementary Italian II*”
An introduction to the Italian language and Italian-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary Italian I*”
A continuation of Elementary German I, this course builds upon previous introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures with a continued emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is the second part to the beginning sequence for students who have had some prior study of this … Continue reading “Elementary German II*”
An introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures with emphasis on development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study to this language. This class has … Continue reading “Elementary German I*”