Cross-Cultural Studies

Dates

Summer 1 Session: May 28–July 2, 2024
Summer 1 registration: April 11–May 29

Summer 2 Session: July 8–August 1
Summer 2 registration: April 11–July 9

Fall Semester: August 26–December 20, 2024
Fall registration: April 29–August 30

Please note: Tuitions listed here are for the 2023-24 academic year, which includes summer courses. Tuitions for fall courses will be announced in June. Students who register for fall courses will not be billed until June, and they will be billed at 2024-25 tuition rates.

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EN 235 African American Literature
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
EN 272 Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
EN 274 Voices of Civil Rights in American History
EN 335 Working Women in the United States: 1865 to Present
HA 115 Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450-1750
HA 117 East Asian Art and Civilization
HA 118 Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings
HA 121 Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE-1000 CE
HA 126 Islamic Art and Civilization
HA 204 History of East Asian Dress
HA 219 African American Art
HA 228 Oceanic Art and Civilization
HA 271 Japanese Art and Civilization
MC 200 Mediterranean Crossings: Migration, Integration, and Social Unrest
MC 262 Revolution as Spectacle: Mexico
MC 302 Faire La Cuisine: French Food and Identity
MC 304 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
MC 305 Tang Poetry and Calligraphy: Classical Traditions of China (618-907 CE)
MC 345 Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
MC 351 From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
SS 304 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
SS 313 Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law
SS 315 Contemporary Issues Impacting the Caribbean Region
SS 354 Comparative Political Systems
SS 356 Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
SS 374 Cross-Cultural Studies
SS 376 Clothing and Society
SS 378 Asian Global Popular Culture
SS 379 Sociology of the Digital Era
SS 386 Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective
SS 446 Economies of Latin America

EN 235
African American Literature
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course surveys African American literature from the colonial period to the present. Through reading and analyzing literature in various genres, and presenting their responses orally and in writing, students will identify the social, economic, and political forces that have influenced African American writers from the past to present day. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 245
Intercultural Communication
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is designed to examine the relationship between culture and communication. Students will explore cultural patterns, social power dynamics, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural expressions in intercultural interactions. Course content will balance theory and application to examine inclusive and equitable intercultural interactions. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 272
Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

The course examines the role of literature in highlighting cultural diversity in America after 1865. Students read a comprehensive selection of American literature written after 1865 while interrogating the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped what we see as American identities through a close analysis of major historical developments. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 274
Voices of Civil Rights in American History
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in the history of the United States. Students study civil rights speeches and the political, social, and cultural events that surrounded them. Speeches are analyzed using Aristotle’s logic, emotion, and ethics. (G10: American History) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 335
Working Women in the United States: 1865 to Present
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

A survey of U.S. history and literature through the lens of working women's lives and experiences. Students learn the contexts of women’s struggle as well as their contributions in shaping America as they fought for social and economic justice. Class and racial differences along with political, social, cultural, and technological changes will be examined. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

HA 115
Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450-1750
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course introduces the art histories of global cultures, 1450-1750. Students think critically about the impact of cultural exchanges and colonization on art, religion, politics, and societal values. Diverse cultural definitions of art and artists are explored, with focus on perspectives from Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.

HA 117
East Asian Art and Civilization
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course introduces the major characteristics and artistic traditions of East Asian countries. Through lectures and surveys, students will examine the historical, religious, and social aspects of these civilizations. Consideration will be given to how East Asian countries respond to the arts of their neighbors, near and far, in comparison with other major civilizations. Emphasis is placed on art techniques and materials unique to East Asian art.

HA 118
Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

This course explores the history of trade, inspiration, and appropriation between cultures through case studies. It examines how fashion shapes identity and the complex intersection of materials, motifs, and meanings. It teaches how to ethically study global fashion, factoring in existing and historic power structures and cultural values.

HA 121
Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE-1000 CE
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students examine the art and civilization of the ancient to medieval eastern Mediterranean (including western Asia) from a non-Western perspective. Illustrated lectures and discussions survey the cultures, societies, and arts of the great urban centers of antiquity up to the Crusades.

HA 126
Islamic Art and Civilization
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course examines the art and civilization of the Islamic world, from the birth of Islam in the 7th century CE/1st century art history to the present. Students are introduced to the religious, philosophical, and sociopolitical contexts that frame the formation of this multiethnic and geographically expansive visual culture.

HA 204
History of East Asian Dress
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This is a historical survey of East Asian dress focusing on ancient through modern works of art in which traditional or regional dress is represented, and on surviving examples of dress, accessories, and bodily ornaments. Material is studied within the context of art history along with socio-political changes and encounters with outside influences in different periods.

HA 219
African American Art
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Surveys diverse African traditions that have contributed to the rich fabric of American life since the 17th century. Students explore the continuities and disruptions of these traditions in art, and analyze concepts of race and racism, from the first moments of slavery through the contemporary era. (G7 Humanities; G10 American History)

HA 228
Oceanic Art and Civilization
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students study the art and culture of Oceanic or Pacific Island cultures and civilizations, from the prehistoric era to colonialism to the present. Focus is placed on ceremonial/sacred and utilitarian objects in diverse media and architecture, and the contexts in which such objects were made.

HA 271
Japanese Art and Civilization
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is a survey of the art and civilization of Japan from its prehistoric origins to the 21st century. Students study how Japan created artistic traditions in response to regional and international trends, and adopted new artistic styles through diplomatic relationships with China and Korea. Modernization of Japan within the context of global cultural encounters is discussed.

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MC 200
Mediterranean Crossings: Migration, Integration, and Social Unrest
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course looks at how migratory experiences through the Mediterranean have been depicted by migrant writers and filmmakers. Students examine selected films and literary texts and analyze them within the context of migratory phenomena. Texts discussed also include short stories, films and documentaries, photography, literary criticism, and popular songs.

MC 262
Revolution as Spectacle: Mexico
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

An exploration of the cultural context of Mexican Revolution, between 1910 and 1940. Cultural production is examined using interconnected perspectives from critical sources and written and visual archival material. Study of the impact of Mexican literary and artistic revolutionary movements in Latin America and the United States during this period. This course is taught in English.

MC 302
Faire La Cuisine: French Food and Identity
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course examines the construction of France's complicated culinary identity, the power of its influence, and its struggle to remain relevant. Students explore a variety of French and Francophone texts such as recipes, cookbooks, etiquette guides, menus, articles, restaurant reviews, works of fiction, autobiographies, plus documentaries and films. In English.

MC 304
Introduction to Caribbean Studies
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Introduction to Caribbean Studies introduces students to the Caribbean region and societies with an emphasis on their history, sociology, politics, and cultures. Systematically reflecting on the relevance of the past to the present, students will explore current global trends and their impact on the Caribbean region and its diaspora.

MC 305
Tang Poetry and Calligraphy: Classical Traditions of China (618-907 CE)
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

This course introduces students to Chinese calligraphy and poetry during the Tang period (618-907 CE), the golden age of Chinese art and culture. Students develop extensive knowledge of the classical tradition of Chinese language and literature, an understanding and appreciation of Chinese thought and culture and their place in the broader East Asian cultural ecology since the Middle Ages.

MC 345
Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

An overview of italian literature reveals how, through food, Italians have affirmed and defended their cultural heritage. Utilizing an analysis of influential literary texts, students examine the historical evolution of Italian cuisine from the excesses of the Roman table to today's slow food movement' and Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or equivalent

MC 351
From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

An introduction to Latin American literature written by women. Using the lens of sociopolitical realities on the Latin American continent, students critically examine work created in diverse genres. Course is taught in English.

SS 304
Introduction to Caribbean Studies
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Introduction to Caribbean Studies introduces students to the Caribbean region and societies with an emphasis on their history, sociology, politics, and cultures. Systematically reflecting on the relevance of the past to the present, students will explore current global trends and their impact on the Caribbean region and its diaspora.

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SS 313
Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

This course investigates the legal, financial, and social implications of cultural appropriation and the misuse of cultural property. A variety of indigenous and cultural groups ranging from the Wixaritari people of Mexico to the hip-hop community will be examined through case studies. Students develop strategies of how to design and collaborate with cultural groups in a sensitive and responsible manner.

SS 315
Contemporary Issues Impacting the Caribbean Region
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

A central focus of this course is the examination of a variety of themes reflecting contemporary social, political, and economic tension in the Caribbean, especially those between national security and challenges to human rights and citizenship.

SS 354
Comparative Political Systems
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course is designed to provide a comparative study of political systems with a global perspective. It compares political ideologies, institutions and processes in democracies and various types of authoritarian regimes. The course also explores how these political systems manifest themselves in different types of regimes and intersect with important issues of the 21st century. Comparative Political Systems is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of the major issues associated with different political systems in the world.

SS 356
Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course is designed to give students an analytical framework to understand the diversity, complexity, and dynamics of East Asian and Southeast Asian politics. In this course, students will learn about Asia and its moves toward modernity by focusing on paradigm shifts in ideology, geopolitics, culture, and economic systems. Students will develop their knowledge and critical perspective about "Asia"—not only as a country-specific base but also in the transnational context.

SS 374
Cross-Cultural Studies
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the societies and cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of non-Western societies. Special attention is paid to the distinctive features of Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range and significance of cultural differences and will be prepared to adapt to these cultural differences as they move into international arenas. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations) Prerequisite(s): two introductory Social Sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, or SS 171) or approval of chairperson

SS 376
Clothing and Society
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course examines the development of dress, adornment, and appearance as a non-verbal mode of communication and explores the meaning of clothing and fashion in the U.S.

SS 378
Asian Global Popular Culture
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students examine the global production, consumption, and reproduction of popular culture products in Asian countries, such as Korea, Japan, and India. Cultural products such as films, television sitcoms, pop music, comic books, and animation from South and East Asian societies are examined from local and global perspectives, and analyzed using social scientific tools and methodologies. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations)

SS 379
Sociology of the Digital Era
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course explores the impact of digital information and communication technologies (ICT's) in everyday life. Students examine how digital ICT's have transformed social relations, social structures, identity formation processes, and cultural, political, and economic practices. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 386
Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course explores youth subcultures, in relation to gender, race and class identity. Students are introduced to various case studies of youth subcultures around the world, including Goth, Punk, and Lolita, and analyze how their values, norms, attitudes and beliefs are reflected on their styles.

SS 446
Economies of Latin America
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

The course reviews modern international economic theory and its application to the Latin American economies. Major topics include trade theory and regulation, industrial policies, regional trading agreements, and the role of multinational enterprises and financial issues. Students examine theoretical concepts within the context of the historical and current economic experiences of Latin America. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations) Prerequisite(s): SS 141 and SS 242

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