Feel free to drop by during these times or to call and make an appointment for a time which is mutually convenient. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will make connections between their own and other cultures in order to broaden their world view and enhance their global awareness. Study of a common set of readings will provide background for students to explore contemporary global issues from multiple perspectives.
Community service is a course component.
To be able to identify problems which face humankind and to critically evaluate the reasons these problems exist. To evaluate the costs and benefits associated with producing reasonable plans of action to resolve crises in one's own or another country, including an examination of the moral imperatives for doing so. To have confidence and experience in accessing information in electronic retrieval sources, including the Internet, as well as traditional resources such as library books and scholarly journals. To build skills needed to work collaboratively to reach agreements. To identify an area for service and initiate active involvement with a community service program.