Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Understand Cultures: Modern China 3
> CLS-167
Focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries, a
period of confusion, violence and chaos, during
which China has undergone a dramatic
revolution. Compares how ancient China
struggled to adopt the most useful practices of
the western enlightenment while keeping its
unique identity. Explores this struggle by
examining geography, philosophy of
Confucianism, and religious and political
practices.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Culture and Technology 3
> CLS-190
Introduces students to the relationships
between technology and culture through an
interdisciplinary study of the humanities. The
course examines these relationships through
works in the humanities, for example art,
literature, music, philosophy, religion, history,
film and anthropology.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Communication and Culture 3
> CLS-192
Examines the implications and impacts of
various communication media, especially
modern ones, on human culture and society.
Using tools of historical and cultural studies, as
well as the interpretive methods of the
humanities, students will explore, for example,
how new communications media affect
interpersonal relations, self concept,
democracy, experiences of space/time and
human creativity.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
80
COM
COMMUNICATION
Comm for Health Care Professionals 3
> COM-222
Introduces the theories and skills used to
analyze and understand communication
variables affecting human relationships, such
as personal perception, feedback, idea
development and nonverbal cues. Builds
competencies and skills relevant to various
interpersonal contexts within health care
settings.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Basic Communications 3
> COM-710
Provides an opportunity for students to
improve English language skills. The principles
of English grammar, punctuation and style are
studied. Emphasis is placed on correct
grammar usage, spelling, vocabulary and
proofreading/editing skills for the office
professional.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ENG-013
Workplace Communications 3
> COM-723
Emphasizes practical application of theories
and principles to develop writing skills essential
to encounters in contexts of occupational
communications. Includes writing business
letters, resumes, memos, instructional
materials and reports, and using visual aids,
taught through a blend of formal lectures and
student participation. Offered for students
enrolled in Applied Science and Technology
programs.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Oral Communication/Workplace 3
> COM-744
Emphasizes the practical application of theories
and principles to the development of
presentation skills essential to communication
encounters in contexts of occupational
communications. Helps students become
confident presenters by focusing on the
preparation and delivery of various workplace
presentations. Offered for students in Applied
Science and Technology programs.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
CRJ
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Intro to Criminal Justice 3
> CRJ-100
Provides an overview of the American criminal
justice system and examines the process of
justice administration through the agencies of
law enforcement, courts and corrections.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Ethics in Criminal Justice
> CRJ-101
3
Examines the ethical considerations facing the
criminal justice practitioner. Includes
determining moral behavior, developing moral
and ethical behavior, ethics and law
enforcement, ethics and the courts, ethics and
corrections, policy and management issues,
professionalism,
practitioners.
pride and ethics for
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Coreq: CRJ-100
Police and Society 3
> CRJ-111
Examines police as part of society’s official
control apparatus. A theory-based course
which utilizes a multiple causation model to
explain police issues, integrating six core
elements: history, role, socialization, culture,
function and experience. Students study police
history, police role and organization, the
making of a police officer, police behavior,
stress, the delivery of effective police services
and the future of law enforcement.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Intro to Corrections 3
> CRJ-120
Examines the history, theories and practices of
penal institutions, both adult and juvenile.
Additionally explores penal reform in relation
to various objectives of modern penology.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CRJ-100
Criminal Law 3
> CRJ-130
Reviews the historical development of criminal
law and the resulting philosophy of law that
has developed. The law-making process, with
the societal and political influences, is
examined and discussed. Comparisons of
common law with contemporary law are
analyzed in an attempt to determine what
impact historical events and societal changes
have had in bringing about change.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
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