Goal 9
An understanding of the diversity of other cultures and societies (three credits). NOTE: Students who complete an approved international experience are exempted from this goal.
Outcomes
Students will:
- Understand the culture, society, and history of groups outside of the Western European tradition
- Employ an appropriate vocabulary and rational argument to discuss complex issues involving race, nationality, gender, ethnicity, class, or sexual orientation
- Understand the concept of ethnocentrism
- Differentiate between personal discomfort and intellectual disagreement in situations where cultures may conflict
- Distinguish between facts and cultural assumptions relating to issues of diversity
Courses
- ANTH 101 - Introduction to Anthropology (3 credits)
- HIST 200 - History of China (3 credits)
- HIST 202 - History of Islamic Civilizations (3 credits)
- HIST 210 - World History (3 credits)
- POSC 245 - Gender and Politics (3 credits)
- POSC 255 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)
- RELI 242 - World Religions (3 credits)
- SPAN 331 - Latin American Civilization and Culture (3 credits)
- MUSC 225 - Introduction to World Music (3 credits)
- GEOG 220 - Geography of South America (3 credits)
