Need to take care of a few of those Gen Eds? Check out these 2 week ONLINE classes that will help you complete some of your Gen Eds! Make sure the class will count for your degree plan – consult your DARS and consult with Sharyn Worcester at ses8555@ksu.edu to make sure it will count.
May Intersession – Online
5/14/2018 – 6/1/2018
Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Open Seats: 7
AMETH 160 – Class Number: 11983
This course familiarizes students with the diversity and complexity of American ethnic experiences, principally African American, Mexican American, Native American, and Asian American. Learn about the key issues central to ethnic experiences in the United States. The course traces economic and political issues of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social rank/economic class, and cultural expressions. Course materials highlight American Ethnic group’s attempts to address power relations.
Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Open Seats: 20
AMETH 160 – Class Number: 11823
This course familiarizes students with the diversity and complexity of American ethnic experiences, principally African American, Mexican American, Native American, and Asian American. Learn about the key issues central to ethnic experiences in the United States. The course traces economic and political issues of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social rank/economic class, and cultural expressions. Course materials highlight American Ethnic group’s attempts to address power relations.
African American Perspectives Open Seats: 6
AMETH 351 – Class Number: 11828
A critical examination of African American experience in the context of U.S. society and institutions. The analysis will consider the interrelationships between and among various African American groups and “mainstream” America, and their corresponding nationalities and regions of origin. This course has a focus on Africa and African Americans as well.
Communication and Conflict Open Seats: 12
COMM 465 – Class Number: 11676
This course introduces students to principles of effective communication and conflict interaction. In particular, communication concepts and theories are explored in order to help students better understand conflict behaviors and patterns. Then students are asked to apply the class information through reflective assignments that allow them to practice more effective communication in existing personal conflicts and evaluate their own behaviors.
World Regional Geography Open Seats: 70
GEOG 100 – Class Number: 11754
Introduction to geography structured on a framework of major world regions and countries. Within the regional approach is an explicit discussion of the essential concepts rooted in historical, cultural, social, political, economic, religious, gender, and urban geography.
Earth In Action Open Seats: 8
GEOL 100 – Class Number: 11826
The earth’s physical, structural, and dynamic features; the most common minerals and rocks; processes affecting the earth.
Women & Globalization Open Seats: 13
GWSS 300 – Class Number: 12096
Contemporary economic and political globalization has transformed activities and relations across borders, leveling geographic divides and possibilities in an unprecedented way. But have the promises of increased integration, equality, and development been delivered for all involved? This course asks: How are women in the Global North and Global South involved, impacted, divided, and connected by this process? A case study–following a cup of coffee from seed to mug, and the women and their families that make it possible–will enable students to critically examine the actors, power and politics driving economic liberalization “from above,” and global social movements challenging it “from below.” This course is geared towards those interested in exploring the intersection of transnational politics, trade, and development through a gendered lens.
20th Century Warfare in the Middle East Open Seats: 13
HIST 200 – Class Number: 12181
This course will cover a range of topics including the decline of the Ottoman Empire, European intervention, World War I and II, the rise of Arab nationalism and Pan-Islamism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Sunni-Shi’a conflicts, and American intervention in the region.
Introduction To Political Science Open Seats: 8
POLSC 110 – Class Number: 11883
Introduction to politics, public policy and governmental processes. Distribution and use of political power, political thought, public opinion, groups, parties, institutions, public law, careers in politics and related topics.
Ideologies: Their Origins And Impact Open Seats: 16
POLSC 672 – Class Number: 11784
Explores ideologies, including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism. Their philosophical origins, transformation into systems of thought with mass appeal, and practical consequences are discussed. The conflict between ideology and philosophy is examined.
Prerequisite: POLSC 110, 301, 325, or junior standing.
Enrollment Restrictions: Undergraduate students only
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