Cross-Cultural Studies

Dates

Fall Semester: August 25–December 19, 2025
Fall registration: April 28–August 31, 2025

Please note: Tuitions listed here are for the 2024-25 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 2025-26 tuition rates.

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• EN 235 African American Literature
• EN 274 Voices of Civil Rights in American History
• EN 371 Chinese Odyssey: Introduction to Chinese Literature
• FI 342 Contemporary Korean Cinema
• HA 115 Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450–1750
• HA 117 East Asian Art and Civilization
• HA 121 Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE–1000 CE
• HA 123 African Art and Civilization
• HA 126 Islamic Art and Civilization
• HA 219 African American Art
• HA 228 Oceanic Art and Civilization
• HA 229 Korean Art and Civilization
• MC 202 Rome: The Making and Unmaking of the Eternal City
• MC 208 Paris: Imagined and Real
• MC 209 Hispanic Cultures in New York
• MC 241 Italian American Cultural Studies
• MC 302 Faire la Cuisine: French Food and Identity
• MC 304 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
• MC 306 Africa: Contemporary Voices in Francophone Culture
• MC 345 Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
• MC 351 From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
• MU 202 Latin American and Caribbean Music
• SO 374 Cross-Cultural Studies
• SO 378 Asian Global Popular Culture
• SS 304 Introduction to Caribbean Studies

EN 235
African American Literature
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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 131 or equivalent

EN 274
Voices of Civil Rights in American History
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in U.S. history. Students study civil rights speeches and texts to learn about political, social, and cultural events. Using traditional and contemporary rhetorical theory, civil rights movements and activism by Black/African Americans, women, and the LGBTQIA-community are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 371
Chinese Odyssey: Introduction to Chinese Literature
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students study Chinese literature by reading and examining a variety of literary forms from a range of historical periods. The course focuses on relationships between the self, the nation, gender roles, and modernity and how the influence of local and global histories has shaped the focus and reception of each work. All readings are in English. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

FI 342
Contemporary Korean Cinema
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course is an introduction to South Korean cinema from the late 1980s to the present. Students study the concept of New Korean Cinema, the rise of the domestic film industry and auteurs, and the emergence of blockbusters and their growing regional and international recognition. (Formerly LA 251) (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Cultures)

HA 115
Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450–1750
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course introduces global art histories between 1450 and 1750 through a diverse and inclusive lens. Students engage critically with the impact of trade, religion, and colonization on art, identity, politics, and societal values 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 $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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 121
Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE–1000 CE
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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 123
African Art and Civilization
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This class introduces students to the art and visual cultures of sub-Saharan Africa, and its contexts within a continent with an exceptionally long and varied history of creativity and artistic production. The course analyzes a series of themes and corresponding case studies in historical framework, paying particular attention to formal analysis, social contexts, and the uses of art in Africa, past and present.

HA 126
Islamic Art and Civilization
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course examines the art and civilization of the Islamic world, from the birth of Islam in the seventh century CE/first century 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 219
African American Art
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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 $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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 229
Korean Art and Civilization
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course is a survey of the art and civilization of Korea from its prehistoric origins to the early 21st century. We will examine how Korea created artistic traditions in response to regional and international trends, and how Korea adopted new artistic styles through relationships with China and Japan.

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MC 202
Rome: The Making and Unmaking of the Eternal City
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Perhaps more than any other city, Rome is caught between two seemingly incompatible realities: the vitality of a modern capital in constant expansion and the inertia of an ancient city that houses countless treasures of artistic, archeological, religious, and historical significance. In this course we explore a variety of texts (ancient and modern) and films that have shaped the image of Rome over several millennia.

MC 208
Paris: Imagined and Real
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

In this course, we explore the space that Paris occupies in both the imagination and history. Paris is many things to many people, as evidenced in various genres of literature, painting, photography, and film portraying Europe's most populous city. Students will be encouraged to complement and/or readjust their own perceptions of the City of Lights based on readings, screenings, and forays into the works of literature and literary expression depicting and representative of Paris.

MC 209
Hispanic Cultures in New York
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course focuses on the development of Hispanic culture in New York from the turn of the 20th Century to the present. Students examine the cultural production from the earlier waves of Hispanic immigration to contemporary expressions of Latinx culture through diverse media sources: writing, video, film, audio, and the visual arts.

MC 241
Italian American Cultural Studies
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

An examination of the cultural expression of Italian Americans from the late 19th century to today. Students analyze a wide variety of texts including literature, theater, film, music, and the visual arts, and contextualize the history of Italian Americans within issues of ethnic identity in the United States.

MC 302
Faire la Cuisine: French Food and Identity
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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 $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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 306
Africa: Contemporary Voices in Francophone Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course focuses on cultural contributions to the wealth of an Africa rising in the Francophone region. Students will be able to identify a shift from the center-periphery model of postcolonial theory to Ngg wa Thiong'o's notion of “globalectics.” Emphasis will be placed on the ways in which film, literature, music, fashion, pop culture, and the visual arts produce knowledge about the cultures of Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and their diasporas.

MC 345
Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

MC 351
From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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.

MU 202
Latin American and Caribbean Music
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

A survey of Latin American music with an emphasis on the process of music composition and instrumentation that led to its creation. Students explore the creative process through in-class performances of musical excerpts and demonstrations of Latin American musical instruments. The class also focuses on the indigenous, cultivated, and vernacular traditions within Latin American music and their relation to regional histories. No previous musical background is required.

SO 374
Cross-Cultural Studies
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of societies outside of Europe and the USA, such as Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range of cultural differences and are prepared to adapt to these differences as they move into international arenas. Formerly SS 374.

SO 378
Asian Global Popular Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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 historical and contemporary local and global perspectives and analyzed using social scientific tools and methodologies. Formerly SS 378.

SS 304
Introduction to Caribbean Studies
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

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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