This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of ethnomusicology beginning with a survey of the historical development of ethnomusicological thought form the late 19th century to the present Fieldwork methodology will be examined in depth, and a final project incorporating interviews, field observation, and musical transcription will allow student to put theory into practice. Permission of Instructor.
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Practical experience on an archaeological excavation. Application of archaeological methods and theory to explore diverse lifestyles of people in past and gain a complex understanding of cultural evolution. Advanced experience in the analysis and handling of artifacts, including cultural, skeletal and fossil remains. Emphasis on processing an archaeological investigation.
This course provides students with the foundations for developing curriculum in art education through an in-depth investigation of past theory as well as contemporary frameworks, while exploring diverse contexts for developing art education curriculum that include multicultural, visual culture, and community-based art educators, as well as museum collaborations.
This course is designed to expose the student to a variety of communication modes available to individuals employed in today's business environment. The following major areas are addressed: communication theory, electronic communications in business, oral presentations, ethical practices and written business documents. The importance of accurate communications and the development of language art skills are emphasized. Business communications and formats, including business reports, letters, and memos, are studied.
This course is for students who have completed Intermediate German I or three to four years of high school German. Students will read, discuss and write about Germanic culture and language in German. Students must have college level-reading and writing skills in their native language. Students are expected to be able to greet and respond to greeting and introductions, engage in conversation, express likes, dislikes and needs, describe and compare, narrate a short anecdote using past, present, and future tenses, write simple paragraphs, and read and understand some details and important ideas in authentic texts.
This course is a combination of lecture and lab which presents the theory, application and procedures of phlebotomy skills. The student will obtain knowledge of specific anatomy, safety, quality control, Point of Care Testing, and processing of specimens. Applicants must attend an information session and advising session prior to admission.
An introduction to the principles of professional baking including: the chemistry of baking, terminology, scaling and measuring, and equipment use. Preparation includes a variety of breads and pastries with emphasis on proper production methods, baking methods, and final product presentation and display. Students are responsible for required supplies and materials. (1 class hour/4 laboratory hours)
The major focus of this sociology course introduces students to research on domestic violence and victimology. Theories of domestic violence (the resource theory, symbolic interaction theory, functionalism, conflict theory, and criminological theories) are introduced, defined, and applied throughout the class. The macro-sociological view looks at violence as a societal-level. The micro-sociological view looks at the social interaction between perpetrators and victims. Data, research, and case studies are explored.
Description: An introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional design. The organization of visual elements according to the principles of design. Emphasis placed on visual perception, theory, dexterity, problem solving, analysis, application, skill, and presentation. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option)
Description: Prepares students to compose (develop outlines and research) and present a minimum of four speeches, including informative and persuasive presentations in front of a live audience. Emphasis will include: different purposes of speaking, types of speeches and organizational patterns, topic choice and audience adaptation, rhetorical principles, development and support of sound reasoning and argument, theories of persuasion, application of ethics in public speaking, listening skills, and theory and principles of effective delivery. Students will speak formally for a minimum of 20 total semester minutes. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
Description: Prepares students to compose (develop outlines and research) and present a minimum of four speeches, including informative and persuasive presentations in front of a live audience. Emphasis will include the enhanced exploration of: different purposes of speaking, types of speeches and organizational patterns, topic choice and audience adaptation, rhetorical principles, development and support of sound reasoning and argument, theories of persuasion, application of ethics in public speaking, listening skills, and theory and principles of effective delivery. Students will speak formally for a minimum of 20 total semester minutes. This Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size; seminar format; focus on primary texts; and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both COM-1 and COM-1H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
Description: A study of the history, theory, and practice of the oral art of storytelling. The historical and current practice of the oral tradition of both prose and poetry will be covered using a multicultural perspective. Students will research, prepare, and perform stories from a variety of genres and cultures. Oral presentations required. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option)
Description: Professional cake decorating principles and techniques used by hotel and quality restaurant pastry chefs including fine techniques in fancy, decorative work; preparation and display of fine desserts. Artistic design is used in the presentation of these products. 27 hours lecture 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Description: An introduction to the fundamental skills, concepts, and techniques of baking. Through lectures, demonstrations and lab work, this elementary baking course will cover the theory of safety and sanitation, purchasing and receiving, business and math skills, weights and measures, baking terminology, the use of hand tools and equipment found in the bakeshop, the exploration of baking and pastry ingredients and their functions. Students will gain a working knowledge of the major methods such as creaming, blending, foaming, meringues, precooked, cut-in, lamination, straight dough, custards, pies, tarts, cookies and brownies. This course covers the steps in the bread baking process, straight dough mixing method, sponge dough mixing method, shaping rolls and breads, sour dough starters, nutritional and specialty breads, and organic bread with an emphasis on artisan breads, enriched yeast breads and specialty breads. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental production techniques and evaluation of quality characteristics. Creaming method will be covered by the production of muffins and quick breads, also included will be bread variations with low sodium and sugar. 54 hours lecture and 297 hours lab. (Letter grade only)
Description: Advanced baking and pastry will complete the two semester certificate program. This course introduces the basics of decorative work as applied to showpieces and special occasion cakes, students will have the opportunity to design and execute their own three-tier wedding cake as well as work on a special occasion cake and team wedding cake using gumpaste, pastillage, chocolate, or marzipan. Topics to be covered include fillings, icings, custards, mousses, and glazing techniques, along with a comparison of classical and modern dessert preparations and presentations. Sugar work such as pulled, blown, and poured will be covered, as will the use of tempered and modeling chocolate. This course will focus on chocolate and confectionery technology, ingredient function, and the production of chocolates and confections in an artisan setting. Vital concepts in both theory and practice will include controlling the crystallization of fats and sugars, manipulating water and free water in centers, and understanding the mechanics of emulsions. Techniques include chocolate tempering methods, sugar cooking technique, hand dipping centers, and shell molding. This course will also cover frozen desserts, ice creams and sorbets. 54 lecture hours and 297 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
In this course, students study a wide range of literary and nonliterary texts in a variety of media. By examining communicative acts across literary form and textual type alongside appropriate secondary readings, students will investigate the nature of language itself and the ways in which it shapes and is influenced by identity and culture. Approaches to study in the course are meant to be wide-ranging and can include literary theory, sociolinguistics, media studies, and critical discourse analysis among others. Students study six works from a representative selection of literary forms, periods, and places.
In this course, students study a wide range of literary and nonliterary texts in a variety of media. By examining communicative acts across literary form and textual type alongside appropriate secondary readings, students will investigate the nature of language itself and the ways in which it shapes and is influenced by identity and culture. Approaches to study in the course are meant to be wide-ranging and can include literary theory, sociolinguistics, media studies, and critical discourse analysis among others. Students study six works from a representative selection of literary forms, periods, and places. Students submit a 1200-1500 word essay on one of the works or bodies of works studied.
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