Culture Courses
Below is a list of the culture courses I teach. Each course contains a brief description with a link to the textbook.
Sudden Shower over Shin-Osashi Bridge by Utagawa Hiroshige (1857)
Understanding World Cultures
Examines civilizations and cultures as they evolved from Eastern, Western, African, North American, and South American influences. The students relate diverse cultures to their impact on contemporary society, politics, and world events.
Golden Rule by Norman Rockwell (1961)
Cultural Diversity
Examines the most important elements of cultural diversity, understanding, and awareness. Students will explore various communication styles, sociocultural theory, and topics related to race, gender, class, and other sociological categories. The overall goal is to exemplify the challenges and benefits of diversity and strengthen the possibilities of living and working together in a multicultural society.