Study of the role of the manager as a communicator at various organizational levels. Students study various communication strategies available to managers. Topics include information processing; presenting, receiving and gathering information; goal setting; decision making and change.
Introductory course focused on robotics topics that relate to modeling, dynamics and controlling of robotics. Gradually complete the design and construction of a robot using 3D-printing technologies.
Introduction to the art and meaning of film. Learn to apply concepts of narrative organization and stylistic techniques to films from various cultural, historical, aesthetic and theoretical perspectives.
Introduction to Francophone Studies Through Popular Culture
FREN-309
Average GPA: 3.57
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Total Enrollment: 14
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Introduces the analytical tools necessary for French and Francophone studies through the study of various aspects of popular culture, such as music, advertisements, television series, news outlets, fashion or vernacular. Exposes the diversity of the French-speaking world and specific methodologies of literacy and cultural studies. Reinforces all language skills, such as grammatical knowledge and the acquisition of new vocabulary through reading and writing of summaries of articles and structured compositions, and through oral participation and presentations. Taught in French.
Look at the interdependence of business relations among nations and citizens of the world, focusing on the globalization phenomenon and its impact on business. Discuss economic, political, legal, social and cultural factors and developmental issues of technology, environment and infrastructure and their relevance in global business.
Explores methodologies for preventing and responding to risks associated with adventure programming. Learn proactive approaches to avoiding human, equipment and environmental hazards. Develop risk assessment, planning and prevention, and crisis response skills. Establish safety as foundational for quality programming.
Examines some of the main philosophical ideas of Indian, Tibetan, Japanese and Chinese thought. Emphasis is on the following question: Is Asian thought really fundamentally different from Western thought? Discussion of how Asian Philosophers have attempted to answer questions such as: "How do I know that I know something?," What is the nature of the self?" and "What is good?"
Explores the creative acting process by investigating the emotional, intellectual and kinesthetic resources central to performing. Examines the application of vocal and physical choices to develop characters. Analysis of texts, theory and the conventions of psychological realism are highlighted through focused improvisation, movement exercises and monologue/scene study.
Explore concepts of user experience design for screens by conducting field research that explains human behavior and applying that information to design processes. Introduction to the basic tenets of user-centered design, including usability testing, information architecture, user research, and prototyping. Learn how to create a UX portfolio and follow current professional practices.
