Students must indicate their choice in their course contract. Students are allowed 5 absences with no Questions asked. Final grades will be lowered by one letter grade After the 5 absences. Learning Objectives Within the context of RSU's mission, goals, and educational objectives, as well as the intended outcomes of the Department of Communications and Fine Arts, this course is intended to provide the space and moment for students to build and display effective communication, critical and creative thinking, multicultural exposure, and a global perspective, and an appreciation for diverse views of art, knowledge, culture, and the world. Students initiate or improve a holistic and global world-view.
Students display basic knowledge of major world religions and philosophies.
Students display basic knowledge of major world events and developments during the modern period. Students develop an appreciation for the value of the arts and sciences within society and civilization. Students interpret the perspectives of the disciplines within the broader, systemic context of the humanities. Students display a basic geographical understanding of the world. Students demonstrate a basic analysis of primary source materials and the ability to communicate that analysis.