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Archive for March, 2011

Medieval/Early Modern Studies Minor

Heather Hayton, Department of English The medieval and early modern period (ca. 400-1800 C.E.) has been profoundly formative of the world we live in today. Study of this period, a time markedly different from our own, provides a crucial vantage point for understanding the present age. The medieval/early modern studies minor aims at introducing students [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Latin American Studies Minor

Sylvia Trelles, Department of Foreign Language This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to cultures, history and current issues of the area. An acquaintance with a diverse cultural tradition will broaden students’ perspectives and help them understand and appreciate the achievement of societies with different cultural values and behavioral patterns. In so doing, the program fosters [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

International Political Economy Minor

Robert G. Williams, Department of Economics Kenneth E. Gilmore, Department of Political Science Understanding the complexities of global finance, production and trade; describing and explaining the patterns of capital accumulation on a world scale; clarifying the connections among state-making, international markets and world development—require the integration of the theoretical insights of the disciplines of economics [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

International Business Management Minor

Deena Burris, Department of Business Management The international business management minor provides students with exposure to and implementation of international business management theories necessary to conduct business globally. This minor will assist students in understanding the practice of global business and how culture influences the practice of management. Students will also learn the difference between [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

East Asian Studies Minor

Hiroko Hirakawa, Department of Foreign Language This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the culture, history and contemporary issues of the area. Acquaintance with a diverse cultural tradition broadens students’ perspectives and helps them appreciate the achievements of societies with different values and behavioral patterns. In so doing, the minor helps students better understand their [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

African Studies Minor

Edwins Gwako, Department of Sociology and Anthropology This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures, history and current issues challenging peoples on the African continent, with emphasis on the sub-Saharan region. Its goals are that students will acquire a basic understanding of some portion of Africa’s history and some understanding of African perspectives, values [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Integrated Science Minor

Lynn J. Moseley, Department of Biology The integrated science minor is designed to provide students with a broad exposure to a variety of scientific disciplines. Such a broad exposure is essential for citizens and potential leaders who seek to understand the breaking news stories that dominate the headlines in the 21st century. Intelligent decision-making on [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Dance Minor

Christa Wellhausen, Department of Theatre Studies The dance minor is intended for students of any major who wish to discover or continue the development of their creative, technical and performance skills in the fine art of dance. It serves especially well as a companion to majors in the departments of theatre studies, art, sport studies [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011