COMS 1030 This course studies cultural differences and how they affect our communication locally, nationally and globally. Topics include definitions of communication; definitions of culture and diversity of cultural patterns; cultural variables influencing communication such as the media, gender, language, nonverbal behavior, perception, values, and beliefs. Basic theories, models and concepts that interface with intercultural communication are explored. An examination of US culture in comparison to other cultures is explored in different contexts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 7,8
HIST 1360 This history course explores world civilizations from prehistoric roots to Sumer, Egypt, Assyria, Israel, China and Southeast Asia, India, Greece, Rome, Africa and Europe to the Renaissance. Topics include political, cultural, religious, economic, intellectual and artistic development across regions and time. Meets MnTC Goals 5, 8
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,8
HIST 1361 This history course explores world civilizations to the present from the Reformation and Enlightenment in Europe to Modern East Asia; the rise of transatlantic and transpacific societies to industrial revolution; and from the emergence of nationalism and the age of ideologies to the global marketplace. Meets MnTC Goals 5, 8
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 5,8
HUMA 1100 This course emphasizes eight disciplines as they have grown and influenced each other and the societies that produced them through the ages in western history. These disciplines are: literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music, science, religion, and technology. The course will include analysis of written text, pictures, and ideas. Meets MnTC Goal 6 & 8
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,8
PHIL 1400 This course is about learning the central beliefs of the world's major religions. Through writing, reflection, and presentation, students will explore the basic tenets of the world's major religions, who founded the religion, their main writings or scriptures, and their philosophical underpinnings concerning such issues as definition of religion, the existence of God/gods, faith, reason, ceremonial practices, and their relationship with the world. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,8
SOCY 1210 An examination of the many ways in which the United States is interconnected with other societies in a changing world. This changing globalization process and related problems that threaten human well-being are studied from a sociological perspective. Meets MnTC Goal 5 and MnTC Goal 8
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,8
SOCY 1210 An examination of the many ways in which the United States is interconnected with other societies in a changing world. This changing globalization process and related problems that threaten human well-being are studied from a sociological perspective. Meets MnTC Goal 5 and MnTC Goal 8
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,8
SPAN 1300 This course is designed as an introduction to basic Spanish language skills, including listening comprehension, reading speaking and writing. Student are introduced to cultures of the Spanish speaking countries and develop an understanding and sensitivity to diverse groups. Major grammar focus includes regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, adjective agreement, and discussion of family, school, time, weather, numbers and greetings. Meets MnTC goals 6 & 8. Prerequisites: NONE
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,8
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