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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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World Cultures |
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WC - 154 Mexicans in America Credits: 3
Examines the history and culture of Mexico as well as the recent experience of Mexicans in America. The focus is on Mexican culture in the 20th century, especially the visual arts, music, and literature. Students will also examine how Mexican immigrants have experienced life in the United States and how Americans have responded to Mexican migration. Course fee.
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WC - 160 Philippine Culture Credits: 3
An exploratory course on Philippines culture, one that exemplifies the East Meets West tradition and has for centuries. The course will include a critical analysis of the country’s history, language, literature, and tradition. The country’s significance in modern Asia and the rest of the world will also be examined in this course. Course fee.
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WC - 170 Modern German Culture Credits: 3
Surveys the art, culture, society, economy, government and religion of German-speaking lands (Austria, Germany and parts of Switzerland) since World War II. Students will also learn the basic elements of German grammar and will master pronunciation of the language. Taught in English. Students will study works of literature, music, and film. Lecture and discussion. Course fee.
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WC - 174 Russian Culture Credits: 3
An introduction to the people, geography, arts, popular culture, literature, history, beliefs, values, and traditions of Russia. This course examines a variety of literary, historical, and critical works, as well as art objects, documentary films, and feature films. No knowledge of Russian is required for this course. Course fee.
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WC - 184 Israelis and Palestinians Credits: 3
Explains the past, present and future of this important conflict in the history of the Middle East. The Arab/Israeli struggle over Palestine has determined much of the historical instability in the Middle East. Along with the historical record, this course will explore social, economic and cultural costs incurred with the ongoing Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Course fee.
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WC - 190 Native American Culture Credits: 3
Introduces students to a variety of Native American Nations, their associated cultural practices and belief. Topics include tribal histories, language, folklore, art, literature, storytelling, music, and film. Course fee.
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WC - 195 Philosophy of Buddhism Credits: 3
An introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism. The three phases of Buddhist philosophy, its earlier realistic stand (Sarvastivadins) to a school of Absolutism (Yogacara) through Critical Realism (Sautrantika) and Nihilism (Madhymika system of Nagarjuna) will be explored. Course fee.
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WC - 210 The French-Speaking World II Credits: 3
The continuation of WC 110 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of French grammar so that they can make French-to-English translations. Lectures and discussions of recent French politics economy, society, and culture will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading the daily news on French language websites. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): WC 110
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WC - 240 Ireland and the Irish Diaspora II Credits: 3
The continuation of WC 140 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of Gaelic grammar so that they can make Gaelic-to-English translations. Lectures and discussion of recent Irish politics, economy, society, and culture will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading on Gaelic language websites. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): WC 140
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WC - 270 German Culture II Credits: 3
The continuation of WC 170 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of German grammar so that they can make German-to-English translations. Lectures and discussions of German politics, economy, society, and culture since World War II will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading out loud the daily news on German language websites. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): WC 170
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WC - 340 Historical Research Abroad: Humanities III Credits: 3
Research seminars which first contextualize a common topic through readings and discussions. Then, following the semester, students will travel overseas, accompanied by a DeSales University faculty member. Research will then use local museums, monuments, libraries, and other tourist sites. The course culminates in a research paper.
Prerequisite(s): , , and permission of the instructor
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