2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HIS483 Senior Project credits: 3
Students combine research and practical implementation of theories and concepts to develop
an individual project.
HIS490 History Internship credits: 1
Students are assigned to complete a minimum of 30 hours per semester to an approved historical
site or research facility.
HIS495 Independent Study in History credits: 1
Senior level independent study.
HUM115 Native American Studies credits: 3
This introductory course is a multidisciplinary study of Native American culture. It will
explore Native American history, literature, art, music, and contemporary political issues.
HUM211 Introduction to Worship Dance credits: 3
Provides an overview, including a variety of perspectives, of the the history and production
of dance in personal and corporate Christian worship. No prior experience is necessary.
(ADP)
HUM257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
HUM258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
HUM323 Italy in the Movies credits: 3
Italy is present on many levels in American and British film culture, creating an "idea of
Italy" which has long had a romantic fascination for film-makers and audiences. This course
examines Italian cinema from the post-war period to the present, covering various directors
and genres. A comparison of the Anglo-American and Italian visions is also made. Through
screenings of films, readings, and excursions, the students gain insights into Italian history
and culture. (Study Abroad - Macerata)
INS181 Cultural Mosaic credits: 3
A systemic analysis of the enduring social structures of American society: family, religion,
education, government and vocation.
INS367 British Politics - Thatcher/Blair Era credits: 3
A comparison of Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair offers a lens through
which to study contemporary British politics. The two leaders emerged from different parties
and are often considered to be ideological polar opposites. Both leaders rallied and then alienated
their party bases and broke with traditional party doctrine in their attempt to bring fundamental
change to the UK. Both leaders engaged in a controversial foreign policy that ultimately
lead the UK into war. Both enjoyed long tenures in office. (Study Abroad - London)
INS368 Irish Literature and Politics credits: 3
This course examines the way in which modern Irish writers have responded to the pressures
of anglicization and modernization, and discusses literary reactions to social, ethnic,
religious and gender issues in modern Irish culture. The course will start by examining the
founding texts in Anglo-Irish literature (Swift and Edgeworth), establishing some of the
most contentious debates in Irish studies as the parameters in which we will work. The
emergence of an Irish Gothic tradition will also be looked at before moving towards an
examination of the politics and literature of the Irish Literary Revival (1880-1920). Joyce