Featured Courses - Spring 2008 B

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Faculty:

Dr. Rosina Hassoun

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IAH 211C- Area Studies and Multicultural Civilizations
Arab Americans

This course is designed to provide an overview of the history, religion, culture, arts, and literature of Arab Americans. More specifically, the course is intended to provide basic cultural competency skills and fill the gaps in knowledge concerning this macro ethnic group by providing an overview of the Arab-American culture, settlement patterns, history, religions, socioeconomic diversity, the challenges and stereotypes they face, and their contributions through Arab-American literature, arts, and music.

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Dr. Leslie Cavell

Course Info:

IAH 221B- Great Ages: The European Renaissance
Medieval to Early Modern Europe: Siena, Florence, Padua

We will investigate the Age by looking at its artistic production and reception. We will examine, through digital and print media, the devotional manuscripts, monastic cells and funerary chapels, palaces, town halls and cathedral domes of Siena, Florence, Padua, and other Italian cities.

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