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(H) Humanities and Performing ArtsPH – Philosophy (continued)PH326Contemporary Political PhilosophySurvey of developments in politicalphilosophy after John Rawls. Includesanarchism, modern libertarianism,egalitarianism, communitarianism, feministpolitical philosophy, multiculturalism, andcosmopolitanism. 3:0:3PH 327Philosophy, Gender, and FeminismPhilosophical issues at intersection ofphilosophy and gender including feministtheory, queer theory, and transgender issues.3:0:3PH 328AestheticsExamination of philosophical issuessurrounding art, beauty, and the sublime. 3:0:3PH 330ExistentialismSurvey of problems involving free will,authenticity, meaning, and the self. Includessuch thinkers as: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre,Heidegger and Camus. 3:0:3PH 331Philosophy in LiteraturePhilosophical issues found in novels, poetry,and/or short stories chosen by the instructor aswell as an the examination of the phenomenonof literature itself. 3:0:3PH 350Special Topics in PhilosophyThis course deals with various topics inphilosophy, especially those which involveinterdisciplinary studies or studies concerningcontemporary issues in culture and society. Maybe repeated for credit with change in topic. 3:0:3Park UniversityPK – Park Basic SkillsPK 103College Reading ImprovementA course for the student who needsindividualized instruction to improve readingcomprehension and vocabulary skills. Thecourse will include instruction in basic studyskills, note taking and test taking. VA benefitsmight not be available for this course. 3:0:3PK 107Mathematics in ReviewA developmental course for the student whoneeds review and further practice in the basicarithmetic operation needed in pre-algebra andalgebra, including calculations involving wholenumbers, fractions, and decimals. Elementarygeometry and problem-solving techniqueswill also be covered. VA benefits might not beavailable for this course. 3:0:3PK 110Introduction to College Study SkillsProvides students with strengthening skillsnecessary for success in college classes.Emphasizes basic communication skills.Students will learn to read textbooks and librarymaterials, listen to lectures, write examinations,speak in class discussions, and give oral reports.VA benefits might not be available for thiscourse. 3:0:3PK 112Effective Writing Skills(This course is not available to students whohave successfully completed a college levelwriting course or who have otherwise satisfiedthe Prerequisite of EN 105). VA benefits mightnot be available for this course.This course is intended to help studentsimprove their skills in writing correct sentences,paragraphs, and short essays. Other concernsof the course are vocabulary building, correctusage and improvement of writing skills. 3:0:3PK 115Basic Skills Writing IMay only be taken in conjunction with EN 105This course is designed to help students improvetheir writing skills. A writing sample of eachstudent is assessed on entry according to thewriting process. Individual portfolio assessmentwill be used to monitor progress. 3:0:3331