Introduction to the principles and procedures of competent interpersonal communication in the context of ethnicity and culture. Attention is given to people as bearers of culture and to the application of theory and research to real-life communication situations.

Survey of English literature beginning with the romantic period (1798) and continuing through the modern period. Brief consideration is given to outstanding writers and prominent trends in recent literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Explores some of the main fields within the discipline of government (e.g., comparative politics, political theory) as well as some of the main approaches to the study of government (e.g., interpretivism, behavioralism, institutionalism). Various theories of integration for the study and understanding of government are also introduced.

Offers a systematic exploration and comparison of the world's political systems. Investigates key trends, patterns, and relationships that may offer explanations regarding the similarities and differences of those systems. As such, emphasis is placed on such topics as political economy, ethnic conflict, democratization, political corruption, and state and nation building.

Evaluates the conduct of foreign affairs, policy, and relationships between nation-states in the international political community. Students are introduced to the history of the international order as well as to the leading international relations' theories of realism, liberal internationalism, neo-conservatism, human rights, and Marxism.

Examines major approaches to research including both quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will explore the difference between historical case studies and statistical research, such as opinion polling. Emphasizes the skills necessary for differentiating between good and bad research and developing hypotheses.

Prerequisites:MATH 201

Considers the concepts of ideology (worldview or weltanschauung) and philosophy as applied to government and politics. Attention is given to such dominant political ideologies as communism, socialism, fascism, liberalism, and conservatism.

Examines the principles of interdisciplinary research, covering the major themes that unite social sciences and humanities in a global context.

Evaluates student knowledge of specific international phenomenon and issues, culminating in a senior research paper.

Examines theories and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups as well as an exploration of the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development.

Major world religions and their belief systems and the impact on the cultures associated with them. Consideration of the issue of Christian engagement with the beliefs, values, and practices of other religions.

Survey of economic concepts and systems, including both micro- and macro-economics. Students examine the American economic system while exploring the impact of the international market. Topics include markets and competition, price, supply and demand, aggregate performance, fiscal policy, and international trade and finance. This course is not open to business majors.

Study of literature written by authors from around the world, as read in translation. Students study texts chosen primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and read the literature through a comparative approach, considering historical, intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic contexts.

Prerequisites:At least one of the following: ENGL 202, 203, 211, or 212

Introduction to French grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on phonetic pronunciation and on the principles of grammar. Included are basic question-and-answer drills for real-life situations.

Continuation of skills learned in FREN 101. In addition, reading selections are introduced. Course emphasizes oral comprehension and interacting in real-life situations.

Prerequisites:FREN 101 or placement test

Investigation of the spatial distribution of cultures and regions. Emphasis on defining key geographical concepts, identifying major political boundaries, illustrating current and recent national and ethnic conflicts, exploring economic and social processes that are leading to increasing global interaction, examining the variation religious practices and beliefs and assessing the basis for international disparities in economic development.

Investigates the global problems that influence and shape contemporary and future government decision-making. Attention is given to such important problems as terrorism, poverty, human trafficking, disease, the digital revolution, the global economy, immigration as well as to how governments are responding to such challenges.

Considers the economic and political behavior of states. Focuses on the relationship between political institutions, political culture, and economic arrangements and how the interaction of these fosters or inhibits the economic development and growth of states.

Provides a comparative analysis of foreign policy through the key concepts of power and national interest. Students analyze case studies of foreign policy making of various nation-states. Theories of war and international diplomacy are also addressed.

Study of the growth of European society from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 to the end of World War I. Topics include the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution, the age of revolutions, nationalism, romanticism, liberalism, capitalism, socialism, Marxism, the cult of progress, and imperialism.

Prerequisites:HIST 101, HIST 102

Traces the growth of Christianity from its origins in the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys through its substantial role in preserving Western culture during the middle ages to its spectacular expansion throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and South America since the 16th century.

Prerequisites:HIST 101, HIST 102

Traces the economic, social, intellectual, and political history of China from the collapse of the Qing Dynasty in the early 20th century to the present. Major topics include the civil war that ended with the triumph of the communists in 1949, the cold war, the cultural revolution, and China's emergence as a global power.

Prerequisites:HIST 211, HIST 212

Exploration of the tortuous history of South American countries from their wars of independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century to their struggles to build stable democracies since independence.

Prerequisites:HIST 211, HIST 212

Study of the rocky terrain of Africa's modern history from its roots in European imperialism in the late 19th century to their struggles to gain their independence in the mid-20th century and subsequent efforts to build stable democracies in the present.

Prerequisites:HIST 211, HIST 212

Traces the growth of Islamic culture from its origins under Muhammad in the 7th century to its spectacular expansion throughout Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and southern Europe in subsequent centuries. Special attention given to the deeply rooted historical conflict that has existed between western culture and Christianity and Islamic cultures and Islam during those centuries.

Prerequisites:HIST 211, HIST 212

Optional program with Regent and/or approved external organizations for international training in a variety of disciplines and fields.

Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Continuation of SPAN 102. Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Prerequisites:SPAN 101 or placement through Department of Language and Literature