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World Religions (GLOS 1190)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course surveys major religious traditions of the East and West, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. You may study other religions depending on the special interests of the instructor and students. You will use various approaches, including historical and comparative, as well as experiential. Upon completion you will know of the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. You will be able to apply your knowledge of the religions covered to current critical world issues, such as peace and violence, gender relations, environment and globalization.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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Chinese Arts and Culture (GLOS 1200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to Chinese culture through the study of its various forms of art. You will learn about calligraphy, poetry and painting-often called "Three Perfections"; architectural arts, such as garden, pagoda and temple; and performing arts-drama, music and film. You will also learn about the two most well-recognized Chinese products-silk and porcelain, as they have long been important media for Chinese art. Through a careful examination of different contexts (social, historical, philosophical and religious) in which various art works are produced, you will learn the fundamental values and beliefs of the Chinese people, their understanding of nature and humanity, as well as their interactions with the outside world.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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Race and Culture: A Global Perspective (GLOS 1300)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course explores the range of meanings associated with race and culture and identifies their conceptual and practical uses and abuses. You will use historical resources and contemporary realities to gain an enhanced understanding of how various constructions of race and culture shape global practices, policies, and expressions. You will focus on the dynamics between majority and minority populations, in particular, racial oppression, cultural identification, and social affirmation.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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The Minnesota Transform Project (GLOS 1400)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
Working in a time and place shaped by George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent uprisings, you will conduct place-based work that seeks to strengthen the relationship between Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and refugee Minnesota communities and the college. In this course, you will explore how the college might facilitate, rather than hamper, breath for Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. You may address these questions through art installations, photography, ethnography, performance, storytelling, language learning and recovery, historical interpretation, and qualitative research. In short, you will work to transform the college and support its full potential to be a site of justice.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042
MnTC:
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Introduction to Global Studies (GLOS 1500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce you to the basic concepts of global studies. You will examine the dynamics of changes in global systems, both in the past and at present, from natural and social perspectives-what causes global changes, what are the real and possible effects of these changes, and how do we deal with changes in both local and global settings. The main objective of the course is to provide you with a foundation from which to pursue further studies of related topics. You will also develop communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills particular to the subject of global studies.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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Southeast Asian Art and Culture (GLOS 1600)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces students to Southeast Asia, which is home to many ethnic groups rich in cultural and religious diversity. You will learn about various cultures including, for example, Vietnamese, Hmong, Cambodian, Indonesian, Filipino, and Malaysian. You will study their history through examining a variety of art forms from different historical periods and religious influences, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, and Indigenous belief systems. Through readings, visuals and discussions, you will understand the fundamental values, beliefs, and practices of the peoples of this region, as well as their contributions to and interactions with other Asian and Western regions.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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