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Introduction to Ethics PHI-240Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed…
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues arising from new technologies.
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Introduction to Film HUM-160Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production. Topics include film styles, history, and production techniques,…
This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production. Topics include film styles, history, and production techniques, as well as the social values reflected in film art. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze the elements covered in relation to selected films.
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Introduction to Human Services HSE-110Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the human services field, including the history, agencies, roles, and careers. Topics include personal/professional characteristics,…
This course introduces the human services field, including the history, agencies, roles, and careers. Topics include personal/professional characteristics, diverse populations, community resources, disciplines in the field, systems, ethical standards, and major theoretical and treatment approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, and roles of the human services worker.
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Introduction to Jazz MUS-112Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development…
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.
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Introduction to New Testament REL-212Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters.…
This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature.
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Introduction to Old Testament REL-211Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use…
This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature.
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Introduction to Political Science POL-110Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces basic political concepts used by governments and addresses a wide range of political issues. Topics include political theory,…
This course introduces basic political concepts used by governments and addresses a wide range of political issues. Topics include political theory, ideologies, legitimacy, and sovereignty in democratic and non-democratic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss a variety of issues inherent in all political systems and draw logical conclusions in evaluating these systems.
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Introduction to Sociology SOC-210Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity…
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies.
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Literature-Based Research ENG-113Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in ENG 111 by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research…
This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in ENG 111 by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research and documentation. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking and the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama: plot, characterization, theme, cultural context, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to construct mechanically-sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works.
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Major American Writers ENG-233Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an intensive study of the works of several major American authors. Emphasis is placed on American history, culture, and the…
This course provides an intensive study of the works of several major American authors. Emphasis is placed on American history, culture, and the literary merits. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate the works studied.
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Middle East History HIS-262Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course surveys the history of the Middle East from the development of civilization in Mesopotamia to the present. Emphasis is placed on social,…
This course surveys the history of the Middle East from the development of civilization in Mesopotamia to the present. Emphasis is placed on social, political, economic, religious, and governmental structures in the Middle East. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the Middle East.
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Music Appreciation MUS-110Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style…
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.
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Myth in Human Culture HUM-130Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of myths and legends. Topics include the varied sources of myths and their influence on the individual and…
This course provides an in-depth study of myths and legends. Topics include the varied sources of myths and their influence on the individual and society within diverse cultural contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general familiarity with myths and a broad-based understanding of the influence of myths and legends on modern culture.
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Native American History HIS-227Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course surveys the history and cultures of Native Americans from pre-history to the present. Topics include Native American civilizations, relations…
This course surveys the history and cultures of Native Americans from pre-history to the present. Topics include Native American civilizations, relations with Europeans, and the continuing evolution of Native American cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments among Native Americans.
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North Carolina History HIS-236Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America’s discovery to the…
This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America’s discovery to the present. Topics include native and immigrant backgrounds; colonial, antebellum, and Reconstruction periods; party politics; race relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in North Carolina.
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Philosophical Issues PHI-215Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge…
This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and reality, determinism and free will, faith and reason, and justice and inequality. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate the philosophical components of an issue.
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Play Production I DRA-170Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles,…
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production.
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Play Production II DRA-171Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles,…
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production.
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Professional Research & Reporting ENG-114Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical…
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations.
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Psychological & Social Aspects of Aging GRO-220Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the individual and social aspects of the aging process. Topics include psychological and social factors of aging; roles of…
This course introduces the individual and social aspects of the aging process. Topics include psychological and social factors of aging; roles of older adults within families, work, and community; and adjustments to aging and retirement.
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Psychology of Personality PSY-239Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive,…
This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior.
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Public Speaking COM-231Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is…
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support.
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Social Problems SOC-220Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems…
This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems.
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Social Psychology SOC-240Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the influence of culture and social groups on individual behavior and personality. Emphasis is placed on the process of socialization,…
This course examines the influence of culture and social groups on individual behavior and personality. Emphasis is placed on the process of socialization, communication, conformity, deviance, interpersonal attraction, intimacy, race and ethnicity, small group experiences, and social movements. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze cultural and social forces that influence the individual in a society.
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Sociology of Deviance SOC-242Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of deviant behavior and the processes involved in its definition, causation, prevention, control, and treatment.…
This course provides an overview of deviant behavior and the processes involved in its definition, causation, prevention, control, and treatment. Topics include theories of causation, social control, delinquency, victimization, criminality, the criminal justice system, punishment, rehabilitation, and restitution. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze issues surrounding the nature and development of social responses to deviance.