DHC 260 - Cultural Studies I

Description:
Variable topic. Courses focus on negotiating cultural differences by applying appropriate patterns of understanding and behavior in culturally diverse settings. Courses focus on one or more non-dominant cultures or peoples of the United States. May be repeated for credit under a different topic.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the requirements of informed citizenship based on analyses of social, cultural, economic and/or political processes, issues, and/or events.
Analyze the ways in which social, psychological, and/or culturally diverse experiences create value in a community and influence the community.
Analyze the reciprocal effects of governmental systems (local, national, regional, and/or global) and cultural notions of community and citizenship
Investigate the relationship of historical, social, economic, and/or cultural developments upon communities, citizenship, politics, and/or government.
Critically evaluate evidence of institutionalized cultural assumptions and their effect on individuals and groups.
Demonstrate effective use of written and oral communication skills both in form and structure within appropriate disciplinary conventions.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online