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race and gender shape digital technologies; and 2. What gets
revealed when we ask questions about race and gender in
relation to digital technologies We will engage with a number of
case studies to serve as the foundation for students‘ own
research
Upper Religion in Society Is religion a force used for good or for evil in society Is it used
to promote peace or is it more often a catalyst for warfare and
violence For the last several hundred years questions about
religion and its roles, for good or bad, have been intensely
scrutinized. The debate swirls around us and touches on
countless issues including cults, abortion, terrorism, religious
wars and persecution, religious freedoms and liberation, and, of
course, creationism vs. evolution. In fact, recent and very
popular ‗new atheists‘ have proclaimed religion as one of the
world‘s great evils. Yet others have argued that religion
historically (and even today) is one of the main forces for social
cohesion and the promotion of non-violence. This course puts
religion ‗on trial‘, examining evidence on both sides, drawing on
evolution, history, sociology, psychology, and politics. And while
students may reach no decisive conclusion on these issues,
they will be better equipped to critically engage in this utterly
Lower
Religions of the
World
inescapable conversation.
The majority of people in the world today consider themselves to
be "religious" in some way or other. This is true despite the rise
of secular society in the modern world. Religion continues to
play a major role in culture, in world events, and in the ways
individuals live their daily lives. To have knowledge of how
people understand and express themselves religiously is
important for any citizen in today‘s society, as it fosters moral
insight, global awareness and cultural sensitivity. This course
will introduce students to some of the world's most significant
religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism,
Christianity and Islam. Students may also be introduced to one
of the following traditions: Jainism, Sikhism, Japanese traditions,
Indigenous traditions, Chinese and Korean traditions, or New
Religious Movements. Students will study the central beliefs,
practices, teachings, people, institutions, histories, and writings
of each tradition. Students will also consider more broadly the
question of what it means to live ―religiously‖ in the
contemporary world. Through this study, students will examine
the impact religion has on perceptions of politics, society, ethics,
law, war, the economy, the environment, and the status of
women.
Lower Remix Culture Wired magazine recently profiled ―Remix Culture‖ as one of the
―7 essential skills you didn‘t learn in college.‖ This course
attempts to remedy the situation. The re-use of other people‘s
work has become central to the creative practice not just of
many recognized artists but of everyone who can use a
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