Western Art History II

Survey of Western art from the sixth to the early nineteenth centuries: Medieval through the Romantic periods. Art will be discussed from critical and historical perspectives with regard to formal visual elements of style and social context of the societies, values, and ideas that determined the course of Western art.

Western Art History I

Survey of Western art from the Paleolithic period through Late Antiquity and the art of Byzantium. Art will be discussed from critical and historical perspectives with regard to formal visual elements of style and the social context of the societies, values, and ideas that gave birth to Western art.

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Focus on U.S. Cultures

Introduces cultural anthropology through the focus on cultures in the United States. The course also investigates aspects of the sociocultural structures of the United States such as inequality, power, race/ethnicity, kinship, gender, and globalization. Ethnographic studies, history, literature, film, and music are used to illustrate the ways that people living in the United States negotiate cultural values and confront social conflict.

Computer VESL - Intermediate

Communicative intermediate English language skills, computer vocabulary, and terminology used in the digital workplace environment. Computer applications for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and data management with ESL language support. Additional focus on language development necessary for following procedures, problem-solving, and describing charts and graphs.

ESL for Job Search A

Development of English reading and writing skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the language required to use online job search tools, find and analyze job descriptions, and create professional resumes and cover letters that closely fit specific jobs. This is the first of two courses in the ESL job search series.