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Click on the name of an online humanities & liberal arts undergraduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Contemporary Publishing (2081-723) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Roosevelt University |
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An overview of contemporary book, magazine and newspaper publishing with emphasis on comparative editorial, production, circulation and marketing strategies. Advantages and disadvantages of the various kinds of publishing are discussed relevant to meeting the needs of society. Cost structures of the various publishing industries are explored, as are strategies of new acquisitions. Credit 4. |
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Contemporary Sociological Theory (SO304) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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An examination of current trends in sociological theory; contemporary functionalism, evolutionism, exchange theory, radical criticism, phenomenology and symbolic interactionism, and formal theory construction. |
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Contemporary Women's Issues (WS332) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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This course is a critical analysis of major contemporary women?s issues covering a range of research, writing, and cutting-edge topical issues in the arts, politics, business, humanities, and social and natural sciences. |
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CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING (HUM400-OL) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Westwood College Online |
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Introduces the students to critical thinking, problem solving, perception, language, forming and applying concepts, argumentation, and critical reasoning. |
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Creative Writing (EN120) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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This course will give those students who wish to pursue a creative flare the opportunity to study the elements of fictional writing. Students are given the opportunity to focus on poetry, fiction, or drama. |
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Crisis Intervention (PSY4004) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Northcentral University |
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Examines theories and techniques of short-term intervention and referral procedures. Topics include suicide, battering, rape, death and disasters in the community. |
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Critical Thinking (HU101) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course is designed to introduce the theories and application of critical analysis with emphasis on developing sequential reasoning skills. Topics include the foundations of arguments, value assumptions and ethical decision making, reality assumptions and deductive arguments, inductive arguments and generalizations, reasoning errors, the power of language, the impact of media power, and persuasive speaking. |
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Cultural Anthropology (SOCS-190) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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DeVry University Online |
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This course examines behaviors, customs, interactions and world views of diverse cultural groups and emphasizes analysis of differences among and within cultures. Solutions to real-world problems are pursued by focusing on common cultural characteristics and global connectedness. Students also explore positive and negative consequences of interactions between diverse societies and social groups. |
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Cultural Diversity (HU310) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course provides the student with an overview of cultural diversity and its impact on society. It examines cultural pluralism both in the U.S. and internationally and offers the student an opportunity to learn about the implications of cultural diversity, the challenges it imposes, and why it is so important in our contemporary world. This course is intended to promote awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity and will emphasize attitudes and competencies that are important in effective personal and professional relationships. Topics include introduction to domestic and world cultures, introduction to world religions, cultural differences, future trends in diversity, multi-culturalism, and diversity in the work place. Students will consistently be involved in discussions, learning projects, writings, guest speakers and videos related to the culture. |
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Cultural Geography (SS112) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Community College |
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This course is a continuation of the study of human behavior within selected socio-cultural settings such as cultural landscapes, value system, rural vs. urban behaviors, etc. Emphasis is on the interaction of geography with human development and the pressures put on that development by the land. Particular attention is paid to the impact of technology, migration, language, emergence of the new, and the importance of geopolitical location for a state?s development and power. |
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Cultural Geography (SS112) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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This course is a continuation of the study of human behavior within selected socio-cultural settings such as cultural landscapes, value system, rural vs. urban behaviors, etc. Emphasis is on the interaction of geography with human development and the pressures put on that development by the land. Particular attention is paid to the impact of technology, migration, language, emergence of the new, and the importance of geopolitical location for a state?s development and power. |
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Culture and Society (SOCS-185) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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DeVry University Online |
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This course explores the role of culture in social organizations. Social institutions, and the issues of race and gender within social structures, are analyzed in the context of multicultural societies and increasing global interaction. Basic sociological principles and research findings are used to support analysis of cultural and social issues. |
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Current Issues in Psychology and Health (PSY4008) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Northcentral University |
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This course is a blend of social, behavioral, cognitive, emotional and biological approaches to the study of health, illness, and medical care. It focuses on how an individual's psychology influences response to illness and explores health-promoting practices to avoid illness. |
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Current Sociological Issues (SO410) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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This course addresses contemporary, cutting-edge issues of sociology that are not covered in depth in other courses. It includes topics such as technology and work, education, social class, the future, societal communications, social change, among other issues. |
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Deaf Students: Ed & Cultural Diversity (0835-702) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Roosevelt University |
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This course introduces the concepts underlying cultural anthropology and uses a cross-cultural approach to examine issues that include transmission and preservation of culture, cultural change and transformation, concepts of marginality, and majority and minority cultures. Deaf culture is examined and compared with other cultures, using comparative studies and cultural constructs such as norms, values and beliefs. The relationship between education and culture is discussed, and the nature of this relationship with respect to Deaf culture is studied. |
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Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance (SS423) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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This course focuses on the major issues associated with the response to a public disaster. It includes the management, operations, and tactics necessary to see a community through a response. Cases, theory, and models are presented to assist in the course of study. |
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Dramatic Literature (HUMN-428) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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DeVry University Online |
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This course provides a foundation for analysis and appreciation of drama as an important literary genre. Through study of the words of dramatic literature and the visual cues of dramatic performance, students gain an enriched understanding of both literature and drama. |
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East Asian Humanities: The Great Tradition (EN322) |
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American Public University |
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This course will provide an introduction to the major humanities traditions of China, Japan, and Korea through an examination of representative works drawn from literature, aesthetics, philosophy, religion, and historical writing. |
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Effective Writing Skills (COM4441) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Amberton University |
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The course teaches students to write to their intended readers in a concise and readable style. It is a good refresher-writing course for those who need to brush up on basic skills. Topics include writing basics as well as editing, choosing subjects, and organizing documents. |
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