The dynamics and compositions of those groups will constantly shift throughout the term in order to allow each student the opportunity to interact with every other student in the class. We have a rich variety of cultural and ethnic resources right here in our own classroom and by utilizing those resources, we will all benefit. The objectives of this course are to introduce students to several non-Western cultures and to allow the students an opportunity to learn about and interact with those cultures. The objectives will be met through a variety of activities such as museum and site visits, multimedia experiences, hands-on creative expression, and creation of a course portfolio. These skills will help prepare students for the global world they will encounter after graduation from Pepperdine University.
New courses allow opportunities to try new methods and new approaches to learning.
Passive learning includes textbooks, lectures, note taking, multiple choice tests, and desultory participation in wooden discussions. Each of our weekly activities will stress one or more of the above recommendations. Expect rather an adventure in which you will go out into the community, seek out information, make exciting discoveries, share new-found information, broaden your horizons, increase your appreciation, and document your discoveries. Tardiness not only reduces the amount of information the student can receive, but it is also disruptive to the class which is in progress and it is rude to one's fellow students. The completed Course Portfolio will be turned in during the period designated on the syllabus.