2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

IHU 162 Projects in Cross-Cultural Learning 2 Sem Hrs
Assign student volunteers to either community agencies providing crosscultural
experiences or to an international work experience. Supportive
seminars will provide both structure and background knowledge of
the particular country involved. (A minimum of 60 hours volunteer
placement is required.) Credit may be earned in IHU 162 or SOC 162,
but not both. (15-60)
IHU 201HW Honors Colloquy 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and permission
of Honors office. Required of all Honors students. Explores the elements
of critical and creative thinking. Emphasizes relationships among
thinking, writing, and productive interaction with others, as well as the
interdisciplinary nature of truth and knowledge. Includes project and/
or research writing at instructor’s discretion. Provides opportunities
to engage in independent intellectual inquiry to foster deeper learning.
Credit may be earned in LIT 201H or IHU 201H but not both. (45-0)
IHU 202 Women’s Studies 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces the academic field of women’s studies. Explores the diversity
of women’s experiences and achievements both in the present and in the
past from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. Addresses social
structures and the intersections of gender, class, race, ethnicity, religion,
ages, abilities, and sexual identities. (45-0)
IHU 210 Death and Dying 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 111, ENG 111A or permission of instructor. Studies
attitudes, practices, beliefs, theories, institutions of death and dying in
contemporary, historical western and also some non-western societies.
Addresses issues of pain management, doctor-assisted suicide, quality
versus quantity of life, organ donation, bereavement, the funeral industry,
living wills and durable powers of attorney. (45-0)
IHU 226W Introduction to Film 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any approved College Composition I course with a
minimum grade of C or permission of instructor. Follows the creation
of a film from the original idea to final production. Examines film
as a mode of popular entertainment and as an art form. Focuses on
identifying the media’s components and developing the viewers’
standards of appreciation. Credit may be earned in IHU 226 or LIT 226,
but not in both. (45-0)
IHU 232W Exploring Human Nature 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition I course
or WRITING LEVEL 4. Explores the question “What does it mean to be
human?” from interdisciplinary perspectives. Identifies and discusses the
relative importance of traits and characteristics that “make us human.”
Examines and evaluates major traditional and contemporary views of
human nature and introduces alternative ways of understanding the
self in relation to nature, society, religion, and the state. Credit may be
earned in only one of IHU 232, SSI 232, or PSY 232. (45-0)
IHU 234W World Religions 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
religion and the primary “living” religions of the world. Examines the
principles and functions of religion, the origins and cultures of the
world’s major religions, and their beliefs and primary ritual practices.
Discusses and critically examines how religious belief systems and
practices influence the thoughts and behaviors of adherents in everyday
life. Credit may be earned in SSI 234 or IHU 234 but not in both. (60-0)
IHU 240W Leadership for Positive Change 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Prepares
students to lead positive change in a variety of contexts (personal,
family, community/social and organizational). Includes: leadership
development, problem solving, service learning, team work, global
citizenship, sustainability, and social action. Provides opportunities
for individual practice and reflection and requires “change” project in
service to family, community, or place of employment. (45-0)
IHU 245W Biblical Literature: Old Testament 3 Sem Hrs
Studies critically the literature of the Old Testament. Examines the Old
Testament Canon in its historical development. Also examines both the
literary styles and changing theological and ethical ideas. Credit may
be earned in IHU 245 or LIT 245 but not both. (45-0)
IHU 261 Contemporary Art in Chicago 2 Sem Hrs
Surveys contemporary art forms, processes, and ideas of the international
art market in a 3-day visit to Chicago which will include the International
Art Fair, the Chicago Art Institute and the Contemporary Museum of
Art. Students pay tuition plus all of their expenses. (30-0)
IHU 267 Producing A Student Publication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any Approved Composition II or OAT 152 with a grade of
“C” or better. Provides a guided opportunity to learn about publishing
by compiling, selecting, editing, and designing an annual publication
of student writing, photography, and artwork. Focuses on hands-on
experience in critical reading, writing, and thinking; editing; layout;
production details; marketing; design; and distribution. Credit may also
be earned in ART 267 but not in the same semester. (45-45)
IHU 268 International Studies in
Interdisciplinary Humanities 1-4 Sem Hrs
The student will do an in-depth study in one or more aspects of the
culture, language, and history of Hawaii. Overseas study is an integral
part of the course. Expenses for travel and overseas study must be borne
by the student. (15-60 lecture)
IHU 269W Interdisciplinary Study with
Domestic Travel
1-4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 AND WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides
an interdisciplinary study-travel experience focused on examining the
factors, issues, and forces that impact the course topic within the United
States. Historical and contemporary perspectives will also be used to
examine various cultural contexts and lifestyles. Involves readings,
writing, discussion, and travel. Requires domestic travel with expenses
to be paid by the student.Credit may be earned in IHU 269 or SSI 269,
but not both. (15/60-0)
IHU 280W Exploring Diversity 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 2 Reading and LEVEL 2 Writing. Provides a
foundation in knowledge and application of issues and principles
surrounding diversity. Provides an opportunity to explore, reflect and
practice an interdisciplinary approach to the study of diversity. Credit
may be earned in only one of the following: SSI 288, SSI 289, ED 388,
ED 389, IHU 280 or IHU 281. (30-0)
IHU 281HW Exploring Diversity with project -
Honors
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and
permission of the Honors Office. Provides a foundation in knowledge
and application of issues and principles surrounding diversity. Provides
an opportunity to explore, reflect and practice an interdisciplinary
approach to the study of diversity. Includes completion of project.
Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry to
foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in only one of the following:
SSI 288, SSI 289, ED 388, ED 389, IHU 280 or IHU 281. (45-0)
IHU 281W Exploring Diversity/With Project 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 2 Reading and LEVEL 2 Writing. Provides a
foundation in knowledge and application of issues and principles
surrounding diversity. Provides an opportunity to explore, reflect and
practice an interdisciplinary approach to the study of diversity. Includes
completion of project. Credit may be earned in only one of the following:
SSI 288, SSI 289, ED 388, ED 389, IHU 280 or IHU 281. (45-0)
Delta College 2012-2013
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