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 Department:    HSC

 Course #:    61

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    320204

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 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: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Research a diverse range of sources to discover, analyze, and understand information about the origin and context of art forms.
2. Use knowledge to appropriately inform artistic intentions.
3. Demonstrate the development of a skill set, ability, and/or techniques required for art forms.
4. Form, plan, and execute a clear artistic intention.
5. Reflect critically on artistic process and product.
6. Evaluate how individuals and movements have shaped contemporary world issues.
7. Analyze how cultural identity can promote unity and division.
8. Evaluate relationships between key ideals and historical and current realities.
9. Analyze and evaluate ways of influencing national governments and international organizations to establish or preserve individual rights and/or promote the common good.
10. Analyze how the geography of globalization affects local diversity.
11. Evaluate how human interaction with the environment has affected economic growth and sustainability.
12. Evaluate the ethics of current and future uses of technology based on how technology has shaped the world we live in.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

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.