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153 Cultural Anthropology
This course involves the study of cultural diversity around the world, both historically and geographically. The course introduces the foundational elements of cultural anthropology including topics of fieldwork, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, participant observation, ethnography, as well as major anthropological theories. The course addresses the diversity as well as commonality of cultural systems, both in time and space, through studying major components of cultural systems, such as kinship, religion, politics, and economics. Students are exposed to an awareness of their place within a particular cultural context, as well as their culture’s place within a global and historical context. (3 credits)
298 Sociology - Cross-Cultural Experience
This course is designed to prepare students for effectively engaging diverse communities both locally and globally by providing a cross cultural experience and subsequent opportunities for reflection. Its focus is on equipping students for effectively engaging other cultures as they learn key elements of cross-cultural theory and praxis. The course will explore elements of culture and a variety of appropriate responses, highlighting the importance of a biblical foundation in the way Christians perceive and interpret culture. (.25 credit)
325 Sociology of Religion
This course examines the practice of religion in a social context, and the application of basic principles of sociological analysis to religion. Emphasis will be placed on religion in the contemporary United States. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as BTS 325)
Spanish (SPN)
101 Introductory Spanish I
This course is an introduction to the basic grammatical structure of the Spanish language as well as its vocabulary, with intensive practice in learning to make and repeat the Spanish sounds. Students also learn to train the ear to begin to recognize the sounds and thereby understand the language. Open to students who have had no previous work in Spanish. (4 credits)
102 Introductory Spanish II
This course, a continuation of Spanish 101, emphasizes speaking and understanding the language, while continuing to study the grammar. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or equivalent. (4 credits)
201 Intermediate Spanish I
This course, a continuation of the study of the structure and vocabulary of the Spanish language, emphasizes more student participation in speaking and reading. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent. (3 credits)
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