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 Department:    HSC

 Course #:    61

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    320204

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course explores the historical and cultural context of current world problems using methods of Theater of the Oppressed and/or other art forms.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate how individuals and movements have shaped contemporary world issues.
2. Analyze how cultural identity can promote unity and division.
3. Evaluate ways of influencing national governments and international organizations to establish or preserve individual rights and/or promote the common good.
4. Explain how the geography of globalization affects local diversity.
5. Evaluate how human interaction with the environment has affected economic growth and sustainability.
6. Evaluate the ethics of current and future uses of technology based on how technology has shaped the world we live in.
7. Produce an art piece that demonstrates a clear point of view.
8. Critique artistic process and product.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Examination of current world problems and/or problems throughout history that have disproportionately affected marginalized or traditionally underserved populations.
2. Production and exhibition of art that explores world problems.