Beyond the Eiffel Tower: Diversity in the French-Speaking World
FREN-241
Average GPA: 3.11
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Study of contemporary French and Francophone cultures that highlights the uniqueness and the diversity of the French speaking world through the lens of cultural studies. Taught in English.
Explores various complex issues affecting the older adult population. Topics include theories of aging, physical and psychosocial effects of the aging process, myths of aging and ageism, the concept of successful aging, prevalence of depression and addiction, ethics surrounding end-of-life decision-making, as well as the impact on the health care system and society overall.
An introduction to the general practice of music therapy, including a historical overview. Explore the clinical population served by music therapy and the responsibilities of a music therapist, including the adherence to a code of ethics, developing observations and assessments, and building a rapport with clients. Learn career skills and ways to develop community engagements in the field of music therapy.
Provides training in nonprofit capacity building for AmeriCorps members who will be serving with vulnerable populations in a number of different settings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland as part of the ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. Focuses on selected topics related specifically to service learning, human development and conflict resolution, which assists participants to work with vulnerable populations in the context of their families and communities. Emphasis is given to the concept and practice of service learning and to individual member development. The courses also serves as a vehicle for building esprit de corps among ShoreCorps members.
In a democracy, the views of citizens are expected to guide government activity and the creation of public policy. That makes public opinion a central concern in the study of democratic politics. Endeavor to answer a variety of questions related to U.S. public opinion: Where do political attitudes come from? How much do people really know about politics anyway? Attempt to answer these fascinating questions using the results of scientific studies and personal insights. Explore the landscape of opinion on a variety of political topics. Explore what the public thinks about these issues and, more importantly, why they think the way they do. Interrogate the notion of whether or not the government listens or pays attention to public opinion. Analyze the relationship between public opinion and voting behavior.
Focus on international relations within the Western Hemisphere. Consider the dominant role played by the United States as well as efforts by Latin American states to accommodate and challenge that role. Topics include theories of unipolarity, hegemony and empire; forms of anti-U.S. resistance; political and economic integration and disintegration; military and covert interventions; and immigration.
Survey of the visual arts, primarily painting and sculpture, in the United States from the turn of the century to the present. Topics include the historical and social contexts of this art, the world and ideas of major artists, and the emergence of an American avant-garde after World War II.
Refine and utilize advanced research skills to complete a substantial research paper on an art historic topic, selected in consultation with the instructor.
Designed to address the pathology and the medical management of specific acute illnesses and traumatic injuries that may be encountered by the athletic trainer. Attention is given to the clinical signs and symptoms of orthopedic-related injuries and clinical manifestations of acute trauma of the body’s systems. Pathology of injuries and illnesses is covered in an introductory manner to allow students to build a foundation of knowledge for further inquiry.
Designed to integrate the topics of risk management and injury prevention in a problem-based learning format. Topics are addressed through a comprehensive approach that includes proficiencies to which the students have been previously exposed.
Study of living and extinct mammals, emphasizing their origin, evolution, systematics, behavior, ecology and morphological adaptations. Labs focus on the structure and identification of modern mammals, with periodic field trips exploring the natural history of local species.
