New course ANTHROPL
365 "Precolumbian Civilizations." (This course
examines the
major civilizations that flourished in the Americas during the two millennia
preceding the arrival of Europeans.
Civilizations in this study include the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec of
Central America and the Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, and Inca of South
America. Consideration is also given to complex
cultures in the American Southwest and the Mississippi
RiverValley).
New course SOCIOLGY 430
" Racial & Ethnic Inequality: Beyond the Classroom." (The
course will engage an in-depth study of selected
topics of racial and ethnic inequality:criminal justice, housing, poverty, health, education and
immigration.In addition,
several field trips to urban areas and one rural location in the region
for
thematically orientated site visits are planned.Each visit will include presentation from an academic or
outside expert
in the field of racial/ethnic inequality and will include an
experiential
component)
Political Science
New
course POLISCI
266 "Asian Americans in U.S. Politics." (This
course explores political issues
confronting Asian Americans in the United States.The course makes in-depth analysis of
political aspects of Asian Americans as voters, as candidates, as
activists and
as contributors in the political process).
New
course
POLISCI 418 "Legal Research and Writing." (The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to research and writing in the field of public law.
Students will learn how to use a variety of
legal resource materials and how to cite the materials appropriately.
Students will also demonstrate a mastery of
these skills by completing homework assignments and by writing two
major papers).