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PAX 2001
Introduction to Peace Studies 3 cr.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the interdisciplinary field of peace studies from various liberal arts disciplines, including literature, history, political science, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, psychology, sociology, science and religious studies. Students will examine the theoretical and practical application of peace pedagogy to micro- and macrosystemic conflicts and alternative conflict resolution. This course will introduce critical analysis skills relevant to such complex concepts as: empathy and apathy, divisiveness, and consensus, chaos and order, hostility and compassion, self-interest and altruism, acceptance/tolerance and ostracism/aggressiveness, and cognitive inflexibility and compromise. Students will also explore contemporary thinking relevant to pluralism, peace-building, social justice, human rights, and environmental stability and reconciliation. The course includes service-learning, critical discussions of readings, and relevant classroom projects. 45 class hours.

ARH 2792
Art in Peace and War 3 cr.
This course examines a variety of art works to determine the relationship between sociopolitical agendas and art forms. This course explores the use of art as a communication device to distinguish the artistic expressions which individuals and organizations have incorporated to deliver a political message. 45 class hours.

COM 2461
Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
This course explores intercultural communication in intercultural relationships in our public and private lives. Emphasis will be on the study of verbal and nonverbal communication patterns, and communication competence in negotiating intercultural relationships. 45 class hours.

ENG 2110
Conflict and Nonviolent Resolutions in Film 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). This course examines the use of nonviolence to resolve conflict within and between nation states through film. The use of nonviolent conflict resolution is explored in diverse cultures and subcultures through the exploration of social and political ideologies, ethical issues, and moral and spiritual dilemmas. Foreign and domestic film will be studied for fictional and realistic scenarios, which offer nonviolent resolutions to war, civil and domestic conflicts, and terrorism. 45 class hours.

LIT 2039
Poetry, Peace and Social Justice 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). Students will examine issues relevant to peace and social injustice by critically analyzing the thematic development and concerns of poems dealing with these issues. Student will examine how the use of poetic technique and form helps convey the poet’s thematic concerns. Through an analysis of selected poems, students will consider the causes of war and social injustice as well as the alternatives. Emphasis will be on poems that reflect culturally diverse perspectives. 45 class hours.

SOP 2723
Cross-Cultural Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course examines the interplay between human culture and psychology. Student will examine the complex variations in human behavior across cultures and ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on the following topics: ethnic identity, intercultural (verbal and nonverbal) communication, gender, cognition, motivation, emotion, development, cultural conflict, psychopathology, conflict resolution and social relationships. This course will also emphasize theoretical and methodological issues and explore the application of psychology to current cross-cultural problems and issues. This course includes a 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours.

AMH 2548
War and Society 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between war and society. It will focus on the rationale used by presidents and dictators for fighting wars as well as the roles of diplomats and generals in causing or preventing conflict. This course will also examine the experience of war from perspective of civilians, soldiers, and the military institutions as participants. The course is designed to examine war as a “crucible” in that it produces far-reaching impacts in society and culture. Finally, this course will use the case study method in the examination of war and society by focusing on three critical issues in American history, i.e. the interment of Japanese - Americans, the role of women in war, and the Vietnam War as examined in the My Lai Massacre and the subsequent court-martial of LT William L. Calley, Jr. This course includes a 4,000 - word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours.

SPC 2711
Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Popular Culture 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101. Given that diversity often leads to conflict, it is the goal of this course, first, to examine portrayals of race, gender, and ethnicity in popular culture in an effort to understand how such portrayals reflect and/or shape our experience of diversity, and second, to critique these portrayals as they foster a cultural climate inimical to peace and social justice. These goals will be achieved through the study of the popular media-including television, advertising, popular music, comic art, and film-that comprise the predominant cultural environment common to most Americans. 45 class hours.

SYD 2809
Gender Violence in Global Perspectives 3 cr.
This course uses an international perspective to examine issues relevant to gender violence in its multiple forms. Discussions will address the history of domestic violence, current theories and research on the causes of violence in intimate domestic relationships, past and current responses, and intervention and prevention models to address this worldwide problem. By understanding the multiple approaches for addressing gender violence, students will acquire the knowledge of culturally competent intervention and prevention strategies. This course includes a 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours.

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Students will examine the theoretical and practical application of peace pedagogy to micro- and macrosystemic conflicts and alternative conflict resolution. This course will introduce critical analysis skills relevant to such complex concepts as: empathy and apathy, divisiveness, and consensus, chaos and order, hostility and compassion, self-interest and altruism, acceptance/tolerance and ostracism/aggressiveness, and cognitive inflexibility and compromise. Students will also explore contemporary thinking relevant to pluralism, peace-building, social justice, human rights, and environmental stability and reconciliation. The course includes service-learning, critical discussions of readings, and relevant classroom projects. 45 class hours. ARH 2792 Art in Peace and War 3 cr. This course examines a variety of art works to determine the relationship between sociopolitical agendas and art forms. This course explores the use of art as a communication device to distinguish the artistic expressions which individuals and organizations have incorporated to deliver a political message. 45 class hours. COM 2461 Intercultural Communication 3 cr. This course explores intercultural communication in intercultural relationships in our public and private lives. Emphasis will be on the study of verbal and nonverbal communication patterns, and communication competence in negotiating intercultural relationships. 45 class hours. ENG 2110 Conflict and Nonviolent Resolutions in Film 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). This course examines the use of nonviolence to resolve conflict within and between nation states through film. The use of nonviolent conflict resolution is explored in diverse cultures and subcultures through the exploration of social and political ideologies, ethical issues, and moral and spiritual dilemmas. Foreign and domestic film will be studied for fictional and realistic scenarios, which offer nonviolent resolutions to war, civil and domestic conflicts, and terrorism. 45 class hours. LIT 2039 Poetry, Peace and Social Justice 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). Students will examine issues relevant to peace and social injustice by critically analyzing the thematic development and concerns of poems dealing with these issues. Student will examine how the use of poetic technique and form helps convey the poet’s thematic concerns. Through an analysis of selected poems, students will consider the causes of war and social injustice as well as the alternatives. Emphasis will be on poems that reflect culturally diverse perspectives. 45 class hours. SOP 2723 Cross-Cultural Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course examines the interplay between human culture and psychology. Student will examine the complex variations in human behavior across cultures and ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on the following topics: ethnic identity, intercultural (verbal and nonverbal) communication, gender, cognition, motivation, emotion, development, cultural conflict, psychopathology, conflict resolution and social relationships. This course will also emphasize theoretical and methodological issues and explore the application of psychology to current cross-cultural problems and issues. This course includes a 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours. AMH 2548 War and Society 3 cr. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between war and society. It will focus on the rationale used by presidents and dictators for fighting wars as well as the roles of diplomats and generals in causing or preventing conflict. This course will also examine the experience of war from perspective of civilians, soldiers, and the military institutions as participants. The course is designed to examine war as a “crucible” in that it produces far-reaching impacts in society and culture. Finally, this course will use the case study method in the examination of war and society by focusing on three critical issues in American history, i.e. the interment of Japanese - Americans, the role of women in war, and the Vietnam War as examined in the My Lai Massacre and the subsequent court-martial of LT William L. Calley, Jr. This course includes a 4,000 - word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours. SPC 2711 Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Popular Culture 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. Given that diversity often leads to conflict, it is the goal of this course, first, to examine portrayals of race, gender, and ethnicity in popular culture in an effort to understand how such portrayals reflect and/or shape our experience of diversity, and second, to critique these portrayals as they foster a cultural climate inimical to peace and social justice. These goals will be achieved through the study of the popular media-including television, advertising, popular music, comic art, and film-that comprise the predominant cultural environment common to most Americans. 45 class hours. SYD 2809 Gender Violence in Global Perspectives 3 cr. This course uses an international perspective to examine issues relevant to gender violence in its multiple forms. Discussions will address the history of domestic violence, current theories and research on the causes of violence in intimate domestic relationships, past and current responses, and intervention and prevention models to address this worldwide problem. By understanding the multiple approaches for addressing gender violence, students will acquire the knowledge of culturally competent intervention and prevention strategies. This course includes a 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours.