Generally, Americans view the settlement of Europeans in North America from the point of view of the Europeans. The process appears quite different when viewed from the point of view of the Native Americans. The interpretation of American settlement changes from one of conquest to one of invasion. Not only different times but also different cultures may shape different views of the world. Readings in Native American history and those of European understandings of the Native Americans, discussions of the readings and historians changing interpretations of events, and research into various American encounters allow students to study the changes that have taken place in the field of early American settlement and Native American history. Understanding the interactions of 16th and 17th century east coast Native Americans and Europeans allows students to gain a greater understanding of the modern clash of cultures that occurs around the globe. Falls. (HIST)(PPDI)
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Emphasis is placed on the development of listening skills through consideration of masterworks of "classical" music literature from the past to the present day. Historical periods studied include Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, 20th Century and Contemporary. Falls and Springs. (ARTS)(PPDI)
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How does the individual achieve happiness, and what kinds of experiences through the humanities do previous and present societies provide the individual to validate his/her life? Explores such issues as happiness, morality, freedom and spirituality through the various perspectives of myth, history, philosophy, visual art, literature, theater, music and dance, architecture, sculpture and film. Examines the ways artists of many types both express their own individual perspectives, while at the same time working in the contexts of the societies in which they live. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to explore the inter-relatedness of the humanities, and also the various ways issues addressed by the humanities can be discussed and resolved on both an individual and a social basis. Falls. (LITY)(SSDI)
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Examines the Earth as the home of humans. Develops a foundation by investigating Earth Systems and Cycles, such as the atmosphere, the lithosphere and the oceans. Looks at human interaction with and impact upon these systems. Students develop skills with the tools of geography in our analyses, such as map interpretation, geographic information systems and aerial image analysis. Falls and Springs. (SCIE)(SIDI)
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