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ECON 307 - Evolution of Economic Thought
Origins and evolution of the history of economic ideas and theories will be discussed. Topics include ancient and medieval thought, Roman and early Christian thought, the mercantilists, the physiocrats, Adam Smith and the Classical economists, Karl Marx, the Marginal Revolution, the Keynesian Revolution, and Contemporary economics.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 335 - Environment/Resource Economics
A course using economic analysis to explain the underlying behavioral causes of environmental and natural resource problems and to evaluate the policy responses to them. Topics include air and water pollution, the allocation of renewable and exhaustible resources, and sustainable development.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 340 - Economics of Crime
This course considers the costs of crime and crime prevention to society, public policies dealing with crime, and the decision making process of criminals. It deals with crime statistics, the economic repercussions of crime, and uses economic tools to analyze current issues in crime.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 345 - Game Theory
Game theory is the formal analysis of strategic decision making. This course provides a structured approach to tactical problem solving. Anticipating the possible reactions of others is essential for making good decisions. Students will think critically and analytically about strategic interactions. Insights from behavioral economics will refine the analysis. The emphasis will be on business applications of game theory.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: Students may not receive credit for both ECON 345 and TS2S 403.
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ECON 356 - Microeconomic Theory
This course deals with the price system as it directs resources to more efficient use. It deals with pricing under the various degrees of competition and stresses demand analysis. The principles of production economics are explored.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 361 - Managerial Economics
A course designed to connect economic theory with business decision-making. The course deals with the application of economic models to business decisions, quantitative methods for decision making, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272 AND (BA 253 OR MATH 201 )
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 364 - Macroeconomic Theory
Introduces theories of aggregate economic activity including the determination of income, employment and prices; the causes of short-term business cycles fluctuations, and long run economic growth. Short and long-term macroeconomic policies are explored in both closed and open economy models.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 369 - Public Sector Economics
Application of economic theory to the study of non-market (political) decision making. An analysis of the types, incidences, and consequences of taxation; government expenditures and borrowing and their economic effects.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 370 - Topics in International Econ
An examination of selected topics in the area of international economics. Students may take this course one or more times provided the subject is different on each occasion. This course does not count towards the Economics major or minor.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 1-6
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ECON 371 - International Economics
Examines both international trade and international finance. Theories of international trade and its impacts on economic welfare. Analyzes commercial policy, trade barriers, retaliation, regional integration and factor migration. Also looks at exchange rates, trade balance and capital flows; stabilization policies in an open economy and problems of international monetary systems.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 378 - Topics in Economics
An examination of selected topics in the areas of economics.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits if topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 382 - Money/Financial Institutions
Topics include the determination and role of interest rates, the organization and operation of the banking firm, the goals, implementation, and evaluation of monetary policy in an open economy, and exchange rate determination. Particular emphasis on the importance of financial markets in determining interest and exchange rates, bank behavior, and monetary policy.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by an Economics faculty member, the Economics area coordinator and the SOBA Dean’s office.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ED 200 - Intro to Education in America
A study of the history, role and governance of education in the United States, the role of schools in our society, the role of society in our schools and basic foundations in educational thought. Students are introduced to basic methods and planning strategies. The course is prerequisite to acceptance into the Teacher Education licensure program and includes a minimum of thirty hours of field study. Field study will focus on the “career exploration” theme of the course, exposing students to the breadth of organizations, roles and functions involved with the concept of schooling.
Credits: 4
Hours: This course requires 30 field study hours.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 210 - Culture of Childhood & Youth
This course examines the experience of children and youth in America in the 21st Century and in American schools. It will explore the behaviors, beliefs and influences of childhood and adolescence as young people mature into adulthood. Of prime importance are influences such as health care, nutrition, infectious disease, substance abuse, family influence, educational opportunity, social and ethnic status, juvenile justice, popular culture and access to technology.
Credits: 4
Hours: The course requires a minimum of 30 hours of field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 222 - Education: Global Perspectives
Students in this course will study the social, philosophical, cultural, and intellectual foundations of “schooling” and “education” as they have evolved over time. Students will engage in research, discussions, and classroom activities that are directly related to American and international education. Students will write and critically think about topics related to education practice in this culturally diverse world.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 289 - Practicum in College Teaching
Students establish a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member and assist in teaching a course. All work must be carefully monitored and discussed with the mentor.
Credits: 1-3
Hours: At least 30 hours of work are required for each credit.
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ED 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean/director.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ED 317 - Prof Wrtg & Editing for Educat
A course designed to teach writing and editing techniques common to the field of education. Through individual and collaborative activities, students explore philosophical issues related to their future roles in the field. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and critical thinking activities.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND (LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR CO2 course)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 322 - Foundations of Teaching
This course provides a foundation for the core teacher education courses. Topics addressed include theories and models of learning, assessment and instructional design. Participants complete: 1) learning model maps, 2) objective and performance assessment instruments, 3) lesson plans, and 4) unit outline.
Credits: 4
Hours: 30 hours of classroom observational labs in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 327 - Children’s Literature
A study of all types of literature for children, development of criteria for evaluating books and methods of creating in children a love of good books through a sound literature program for early childhood and elementary schools.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 328 - Children’s Lit Field Practicum
This practicum accompanies Ed 327: Children’s Literature. It provides the basis for students in Children’s Literature to apply the literacy concepts they are studying, such as drama, puppetry, book production, and storytelling.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of practicum in a field setting.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 329 - Family and Community Relations
The purpose of this course is to recognize that teachers and families are partners in the educational enterprise, and to establish the means for connections between home and school. Impact of the socio-cultural environment beyond school will be examined through a focus on community. Effective communication techniques, relationship-building strategies, and resources supporting children and families will be addressed.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 330 - Human Relations in Classroom
Designed to increase teacher effectiveness in the realm of interpersonal relations and group dynamics; analysis of individual and group behavior in a classroom setting; theoretical concepts and skill training in classroom management.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 331 - Southwest Minority Child Clsrm
Course is designed to provide a systematic analysis of the forces that shape the behavior of the Native American, Hispanic and other minority children in an educational setting. Major emphasis will be placed on the development of an understanding of the differences in culture, value systems, attitudes and feelings of these minority students as they relate to the education system. The goal is a change in teacher behavior given adequate information to reflect upon education from the minority perspective.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 332 - Materials & Meth Bilingual Ed
This course covers specialized methodology and materials to empower teachers to serve the needs of linguistically different students in bilingual settings. Current methods for teaching cognitive areas in other languages and English as a second language are covered. Students make specialized materials to meet future classroom needs. Some facility in a non-English language is expected.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 333 - SW Lang Immersion for Teachers
Language immersion is designed for prospective teachers who may encounter Native American languages and/or southwest Spanish dialects in the school community. It provides the student with basic oral skills in the languages and the respective course is taught almost entirely in the target language. Students may enroll for one, two or all of the courses for a total of 3 credits.
Credits: 1-3
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ED 334 - Meth of Teach Engl as Sec Lang
This course is designed to provide specialized techniques and materials to appropriately teach students whose first language is not English, either in special programs or in the regular classroom. Diagnosis of need and reflective prescription are emphasized. Students make materials fitting their ESL teaching goals.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 335 - Linguistics for Educators
This course is designed for teachers, particularly bilingual and ESL teachers, who need to convert the science of language to practical classroom application. The student will become familiar with the three types of grammar, will explore how language is learned and will apply the science to reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary and grammar instruction. Further, the student will explore the phenomenon of dialect and improve personal language skills.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND (LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR CO2 course)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 350 - Principles of Peer Education
This course introduces students to principles and practices of peer education.
Credits: 1-3
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ED 377 - Technology in Education
This course requires demonstration of proficiency with professional productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics. Elective workshops on each topic are conducted. This course includes examples of instructional technology and emerging technologies. Students demonstrating required proficiencies are awarded a certificate.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 421 - Individual Instruct/Plural Soc
This course focuses on teaching in America’s ever increasing pluralistic society. Emphasis is placed upon learning to honor, understand and celebrate gender, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, physical, intellectual and emotional differences among students. Students examine theory, instructional practice and classroom management proven successful in educating students from diverse settings with unique needs.
Credits: 6
Hours: Sixty hours of field study are required for this course, 30 of which will be during the scheduled class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-4)
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ED 423 - Language Arts,Music, Art, Movem
Students will create a literature-based thematic unit integrating art, music, and movement. Unit goals will be selected to support Colorado Model Content Standards (K-12), Colorado Building Blocks (birth-5 years) and local school districts’ goals. Students are encouraged to use multiple teaching strategies to integrate the arts with the language arts.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 424 - Teaching Language & Math 7-12
This course is designed to provide future secondary school teachers with the skills to integrate reading, writing and math within their secondary discipline. Students will refine lessons and units in preparation for student teaching. Field placements will emphasize observations and teaching assignments related to subsequent student teaching requirements.
Credits: 3
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ED 425 - Teaching Science P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess exciting and challenging science lessons. This course focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry, constructivism, technology, and reflective practice appropriate for developing children’s science knowledge from birth through sixth grade. The culminating activity will be a well developed unit plan for implementation in a school setting.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ED 426 - Math& Soc Stds Meth Elem Teach
This course focuses on the use of the Colorado Performance Based Standards for Teachers as well as Colorado Content Standards as they apply to teaching mathematics and social studies in an elementary school setting. Students will plan, implement and assess mathematics and social studies lessons in an elementary school setting.
Credits: 4
Hours: This course has 30 hours of required field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 427 - Teaching Language Arts P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess lessons in the language arts curriculum appropriate for developing children’s literacy from birth through sixth grade. Focus is on the traditional language arts of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A strong knowledge of the phonics and grammar concepts taught in ED 335 essential.
Prerequisites: ED 335
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ED 428 - P-6 School Immersion I
This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the cultural and literacy concepts being studied concurrently and gained earlier in the 300-level literacy courses, including strategies for teaching linguistically diverse students.
Credits: 2
Hours: 126 hours of practica in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)
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ED 435 - Teaching Mathematics P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to reach every child, from birth through sixth grade, with rigorous and innovative instructional practices as they relate to mathematic instruction. This course includes the teaching of number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and functions and use of variables.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 437 - Teach Art/Music/Movement P-6
Students will gain essential content knowledge in the areas of art, music, and exercise science through activities and instruction designed to enhance creativity and expression in the P-6 classroom. These techniques can be used in a cross-curricular fashion and/or in settings where there is not a designated specialist in art, music, or P.E.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 438 - P-6 School Immersion II
This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the math, science, and social studies concepts they are studying in this second block and to adapt instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs.
Credits: 3
Hours: 224 hours of field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ED 444 - Secondary Teaching Methods
This course provides future secondary school teachers with an overview of content specific instructional methods and assessments as related to Colorado Model Content Standards. Students will complete a variety of products that will be integrated into their final professional teacher portfolio.
Prerequisites: ED 210 OR ED 322
Credits: 3
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ED 445 - Teaching Social Studies P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers, through cultural and social competence methodologies, to creatively instruct children from birth through sixth grade in a noticeably changing national and global community. This course provides an in- depth study of the various elements of social studies including history, geography, civics, economics, as they relate to culture.
Prerequisites: ED 322
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 447 - Instructional Equality
Future teachers will actively engage in the systematic exploration of participatory and multicultural education. Students in this course will develop their perspectives along a continuum of increased cultural and social awareness. Emphasis in this course is on developing each future teacher’s cultural competency so they can foster a classroom environment that is egalitarian and collaborative in nature.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 448 - Instructional Equality Lab
This practicum accompanies ED 447 and provides students with the opportunity to observe and to interact with children and adolescents through the varied cultural lenses present in contemporary classrooms.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 453 - Cognitive Skills
A critical evaluation of teaching strategies for integrating mathematics, social studies and science in early childhood classrooms. Learning experiences and materials are designed to develop sensory awareness as Piagetian theory of cognitive development is analyzed. Students become familiar with activities such as cooperative learning, thematic unit planning, direct teaching, Piaget’s teaching-learning cycle and the integrated teaching approach.
Prerequisites: MATH 215
Credits: 4
Hours: This course requires 30 hours of field study; 15 of these hours will be completed during scheduled class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
Notes: Admission to Teacher Education program required.
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ED 456 - Early Childhood Administration
An analysis and evaluation of current educational programs for young children as well as emphasis on development of skills to develop programs commensurate with the needs of children, curriculum, staffing, administration and more. Also explores important and complex roles of parents in the educational development of young children. Assists prospective teachers in developing skills to aid parents in guiding their children. Community resources and services are included.
Credits: 3
Hours: This course requires 15 hours of field study, 7.5 of which will be completed during class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-1)
Notes: Admission to the Teacher Education program is required.
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ED 465 - Managing Diverse Classrooms I
This course will provide future preschool, elementary, and secondary teachers with the latest research and practices in identifying and adapting instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom. Students will analyze theories and practices in organizing and managing diverse classrooms.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 468 - Managing Diverse Class I Lab
This field-based practicum accompanies ED 465 and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 475 - Managing Diverse Classrooms II
This course is a continuation of the concepts presented in ED 465 Managing Diverse Classrooms I. Its focus will be on interactive and collaborative processes for designing instruction for the diversity found in today’s classroom.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 478 - Managing Diverse Class II Lab
This field-based practicum accompanies ED 475 and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 488 - Seminar & Pract College Teach
A course designed for students in all academic disciplines who are interested in gaining knowledge and experience in teaching at the college level, especially students planning to attend graduate school with a teaching assistantship. The seminar portion of the course includes discussion of such topics as: learner/student characteristics, characteristics of good teaching, course outline of syllabus, lesson planning, goals and objectives, teaching techniques and methods, instructional aids, testing and grading. The practicum portion of the course consists of a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member in which the student arranges to assist the instructor with a course in his/her academic discipline.
Credits: 2-3
Hours: The student spends a minimum of 40 hours during the term working with the instructor in all aspects of that course.
Repeatable: Repeatable once with consent of instructor.
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ED 489 - Adv Practicum in College Teach
Students establish a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member and assist in teaching a course. All work must be carefully monitored and discussed with the mentor.
Prerequisites: ED 289 OR ED 488
Credits: 1-3
Hours: At least 30 hours of work are required for each credit.
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ED 490 - Advanced Topics in Education
Designed to accommodate the needs or requests of school systems, teachers or Fort Lewis College students who seek credit for topics of immediate concern. Course topic will be one not normally or regularly available through another course offering.
Credits: 1-3
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ED 492 - K-Primary School, Lab Experience
Includes observation, participation, teaching and allied activities under the direction of a selected, regular teacher in an elementary school in consultation with College consultants. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 15
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ED 494 - Student Teaching Elementary
This field-based practicum provides future K-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in an elementary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 1-15
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ED 495 - Student Teaching Secondary
This field-based course provides future K-12 and 7-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in a secondary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 1-15
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ED 496 - Senior Seminar in Education
This course is a culminating experience for the Interdisciplinary Studies major. There is a strong focus on critical reading and thinking, problem solving, and the written expression of ideas. Senior projects will explore educational issues impacting teaching practices. They may involve research, assessment of existing programs in the field-based setting, policy reviews, and proposals for action or traditional papers.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 498 - P-6 School Immersion III
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in courses taken over their entire curriculum, by designing and implementing instruction that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers.
Credits: 10
Hours: 480 hours of practicum.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-20)
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ED 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean/director.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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EGC 300 - Global Citizen Experiential Ed
Students who participate in an International Programs Office sponsored study abroad experience may prepare a paper upon their return to campus that integrates academic research and their study abroad experience to demonstrate achievement of the EGC outcomes. This course is only offered through the credit-by-exam process.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing AND CO2 course AND GS 251
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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EGC 301 - Will of the People
This course examines the dynamic tension between groups of individuals and collective society. Various distinct populations emerge within an otherwise homogeneous majority. These minority populations practice and attempt to retain their distinct cultural heritage, but are met with resistance. To protect these groups, the right to self-determination is established in international law. But can the international community protect this right?
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 413; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 302 - Global Fire
This course will examine fire from a cultural, ecological, political, and management perspective and how these perspectives vary globally. It will introduce basic fire science principles and incorporate these principles into the diverse ecosystems across the globe. This course will also examine how fire is related to other global environmental issues such as carbon cycling, global warming, and biodiversity protection.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2N 410; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 303 - Representations & Power
This course examines from multiple disciplinary perspectives the relationships between global power inequalities and cultural representations as found, for example, in media reports, museums, National Geographic, films, tourist experiences, and photographs. Students critically examine commonplace assertions about global cultural differences in order to become better global citizens through work, travel, and educational endeavors throughout life.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 407; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 304 - Imperialism, Indigenous People
A systematic analysis of the impact of Imperialism upon the cultures and ecologies of the Americas. The focus is upon the colonial strategies of Spain, Portugal, England, and later the United States and their imprint upon cultural, political, economic, and ecological systems.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 411; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 305 - Control of Nature
Natural processes such as floods and landslides become disasters when they affect humans. Modern engineering techniques designed to manage natural disasters change the environment and human attitudes, and can cause more problems than they solve. This course will use case studies to discuss whether natural hazards can or should be controlled.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2N 411; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 307 - Challenges of Global Literacy
This course examines the interactions between multiple literacies and their normative power in global society. Literacy is embedded in and is produced by the global interaction of social, cultural, political, and economic systems. A wide-ranging and flexible array of essays will support students in their independent research on some aspect of global literacy.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 401; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 308 - Global Christianity
Global Christianity examines the variety of ways Christian people have understood and lived out their faith in God as Christian communities interacted with a multitude of cultures and social environments from Antiquity to the present. This course will necessarily touch on the civilizations of the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 coruse
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 418; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 309 - Spirit of Adventure
Adventure is linked to gender, nationalism, hypermasculinity, racism. Contemporary adventure is also tied to advertising, tourism, and commodity. The course critically compares adventure historically and cross-culturally, and examines contemporary assumptions of adventure. There is a focus on literary and filmic representations of adventurers and how adventure phenomena offer a compelling frame for understanding processes of globalization.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 403; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 310 - Seven Global Revolutions
Life-sustaining global systems are facing serious challenges both today and in the near future. In collaboration with Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Seven Global Revolutions project, students will learn about the ways humans, as part of the larger socio-cultural environment, can and must participate as active global citizens. We will focus on good governance through effective and enduring policy.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2S course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 311 - Global Issues: Study Abroad
This course educates for global citizenship via an academic study abroad experience. Students will be challenged to identify how the cultural influences affect the local citizenry by addressing a global problem which has a direct impact on the country being visited.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Repeatable: This course may NOT be repeated on multiple study abroad experiences.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2R course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 312 - Global Wilderness
This course explores the relationship between human beings and wilderness areas throughout the world. Topics include attitudes about environment, the history of the concept of wilderness, outdoor leadership and group dynamics, and wilderness risk management with examples from the American West and ecologically sensitive areas around the globe including national parks and underwater preserves.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2N 405; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 313 - Media Ethics in Global Village
In this course we explore the connection between the mass media and an informed global polity. By investigating issues such as how “information” is produced and its truthfulness assessed, and by looking at ethical dilemmas that emerge in the communication process, we work to articulate a positioned stance regarding our responsibilities as global citizens and media consumers.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2S course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 314 - The Mediasphere
This course will explore authenticity in a hegemonic media world shaped by globalization. First we will examine how corporations and politicians use media performances to instill a world-view reinforcing homogenous identity and points of view. Then we will also examine how others use their own low-tech and high-tech performances to challenge this view in different parts of the world.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 414; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 315 - Performance Art
Performance Art is a global phenomenon, developed in the 20th century as a collaborative effort across art and performance disciplines. This considers creative expression as an important avenue to understand the self and the expressions of various individuals, group, and cultures.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 411; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 316 - Ethnic Families in America
This course focuses on how cultural values, immigration, adjustment, and other socioeconomic conditions shape current ethnic families. Students will study theory, research, and future trends. Ecological socialization and socioeconomic models of ethnic family function in the US will also be explored.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 404; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 317 - End of Oil
Students will examine energy production and use and oil’s geopolitical history, assess impacts of oil extraction and use, and consider energy conservation and alternative energy sources, as well as general use of technology in social and natural systems.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2T 409; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 318 - Agricultural Issues in Society
This course examines how agricultural technology impacts global ecosystems and peoples. We will explore foundational concepts of global citizenship, the history of agricultural technology, and its influence on society, the impact of agricultural policy, and ethical issues of current agricultural technology.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2T 402; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 319 - Social Poetry
This course assumes that poetry reflects the society from which it originates. Poetry will be explored according to its type, language employed, author’s gender, and ethnic origin within the framework of the socio-historical context under which it was written.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 414; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 320 - Ecological Citizenship
This course will introduce students to an ecological model of citizenship theoretically and through hands-on experience in the community. Students will explore their own perceptions of citizenship and community, examine the context of a global problem, participate in problem solving work and civic engagement within community contexts, and propose directions for social change in response to the problem.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2N course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 321 - Culture and Place
What role does sense of place serve in a world where lines between artificiality and reality are unclear and where products – physical and cultural – are transported and sold globally? Does sense of place shape perceived responsibilities to the natural world? This course explores conceptions and perceptions of rootedness in place as they affect and are affected by culture and environment.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 420; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 322 - Emerging Infectious Diseases
This course will focus on infectious diseases that are newly emerging around the world, such as bird flu, Ebola and drug-resistant tuberculosis. Using a case study approach, we will review the basic biology of infectious diseases including how pathogens switch hosts (e.g. from birds to humans) and will examine the political, economic and enviornmental consequences of global disease pandemics.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2S course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 323 - Rivers of Thrist
Around the globe we are facing shortages of freshwater, pollution of water, and increasing conflicts over water. This course explores the interconnections of world water issues through interdisciplinary and multicultural lenses.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2N 406; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 324 - Movements of Resistance
This course explores how modes of resistance are launched, maintained and sometimes falter in a number of different sociological, historical and cultural contexts. This course asks students to examine different modes of resistance in terms of various forces as disparate as nation-states, international policies sponsored by states and international organizations.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 406; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 325 - The Geography of Identity
This course examines fictions and film from the United States, England, Africa, Australia, Palestine, New Zealand, India and Afghanistan/Iran. Students will analyze historical, cultural and gender geographies by examining how space is politicized, how space is genered, how space is lost/hidden and how space is culturally constructed.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2R course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 326 - Social Change in Action
This issues-based course will provide students with the opportunity to examine and combat institutional, social, cultural, interpersonal, and personal oppressions that occur throughout the world. Students will learn interactive theatre techniques, used by practitioners around the world, to provide NON-ACTORS with tools to help bring about social change.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2S course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 327 - Ecotexts
This course examines discursive relationships humans create with the natural environment in order to understand how stories we tell shape actions we take regarding “nature”. We will consider “ecotexts” (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) from a variety of cultures and academic disciplines in order to explore how human beings “construct” the natural environment and their place in it.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2N 408; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 328 - Medical Ethics: A Global Perspective
This course will provide a basic understanding of various medical conditions and treatments that have developed during the last century. We will focus on the most common global health and public health issues that have helped shape contemporary thinking in medical ethics. Diverse cultural views will be contrasted as well as political and economic issues associated with the condition.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2T 407; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 329 - World Music and Culture
This course investigates the artistic and imaginative creative processes through which culture and music are expressed in Nonwestern societies. Various music cultures are studied through readings, audio recordings, videos, student oral presentations, written papers and guest lecturers. Students learn about different cultural ideas of what music is, what its powers are, and how it relates to other aspects of life.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2R 405; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 330 - World Ritual and Performance
This course will immerse the student in understanding cultures through the lens of performance. Students will analyze their own culture and formulate a cultural lens to view and interpret other cultures. The situation and topics that will be covered will be Religion and Ritual, Political Theatre, Cultural Tourism and Storytelling.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2R course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 331 - Global Income Inequality
This course will consider income inequality within nations and across nations. It will consider possible causes of income inequality and different programs that attempt to alleviate poverty. Alternative measures of well-being, beyond income, will be analyzed. It will also explore whether the current material well-being of individuals has increased compared to previous generations.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO2 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an equivalent for a TS2S course for students on catalogs 2002-2003 to 2006-2007.
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EGC 332 - Nukes, Genes, and Power
This course will discuss how three discoveries, radioactivity, DNA and electricity, impact society on a global scale. Topics to be discussed will include such things as the politics of nuclear power and weapons, the economics of genetically modified food, and power generation and its impact on global warming.
Prerequisites: Junior status and CO-2
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course will serve as an eqivalent for a TS2T course for students on 2002/3 to 2006/7 catalogs.
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EGC 334 - Computing: Global Community
This course provides students with a computer hardware and software framework for understanding how technology is involved with global issues such as commerce, security, communication, and education. The course also looks at ways global and cultural issues influence technology with topics such as usability, legal issues, ethical issues, computer security, and robotics.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and CO-2
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2T 410; credit will be given for only one of these courses
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EGC 335 - Odyssey Through Wellness
This course will orient students to various perspectives on possible solutions to world health problems. Global health vocabulary and the basic methods used to assess global health will be presented. Students will become aware of the population groups that are at increased risk of poor health and become familiar with policies and programs designed to reduce health inequalities.
Prerequisites: Junior status and CO-2
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the equivalent of TS2S 406; credit will only be given for one of these courses
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ENGL 116 - Intro Mass Communications
An examination of the ways that mass media, in its multiple forms, helps to define reality and shape our social and political knowledge of the world - as well as the ways that we as consumers and creators of mass media help to shape its content and reality. This course covers important current issues as well as provides a historical overview of mass communication.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 128 - The Bible as Literature
A study of both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible, as literature itself and as a major influence upon literature. Course will cover mythological, historical, archaeological, and cultural contexts and backgrounds. The course takes no doctrinal position, and doctrinal debates are only appropriate as explorations of the manifold interpretive possibilities of the text.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 174 - African-American Literature
A study of selected 19th and 20th century works by African-American writers.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 175 - Women’s Literature
A study of literature by and about women.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 176 - Native American Literature
This course is a survey of the contribution of Native American writers to American literature. Students will study Native writers within historic contexts and tribal worldviews.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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