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  • ETH 205: Latino/a Cultural Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a survey course designed to acquaint students with the historical development of the Latino/a American culture, socio-economic experiences, cultural movements and issues in the United States. The course focuses on the rapid construction and transformation of the Latino/a American's identity from the 1960s onwards.
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  • ETH 207: Separate and Unequal: The Continuing Story of Discrimination in America

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course examines the historical development of discrimination in America from the beginning of the formation of the United States of America. It looks at unfair treatment of American citizens based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, appearance, economics, speech patterns, disability and other categories into which we divide human beings. The course examines ways to combat such ill treatment and how to move this country towards true equality.
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  • ETH 215: African Art/Artifacts in the Cycle of Life

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course examines those items known as African Art, when referenced by non-African societies. It explores the difference between art and artifacts in reference to this form of material objects used in traditional African societies. These items, that decorate our walls and knick-knack shelves, and are displayed in European museums as art pieces, are really artifacts, carriers of the varied cultures of traditional African societies. Students explore the rationale for their creation, as well as their use in those societies. Students learn how these items influenced and became the basis for non-representational schools of art created by European "masters." Students examine the role collectors of art forms played in the acceptance of African art/artifacts. In addition, students explore the actual cultural use of these items as well as how their use and form differ by kinship group and region.
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  • ETH 220: History of the Pittsburgh Civil Rights Movement

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course examines the Civil Rights Movement in Pittsburgh. It starts with a brief overview of racial conditions in the United States, with special emphasis on Pittsburgh. The groups and individuals that participated in the movement to seek equality are discussed. Students learn about the government agencies and businesses confronted. The specific techniques used by civil rights groups are discussed.
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  • FCL 103: World Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This interdiscplinary course examines in cultural context the traditional stories -- myths, legends and folktales -- of the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Incan, Mesoamerican and other civilizations. Students examine mythology from a cross-cultural perspective across a broad range of time periods and cultures. Topics focus on universal ideas, popular belief, superstition, rituals, human sacrifice, fertility, creation, heroes, deities, other-worlds and the socio-cultural basis of myths. Students analyze the connections these stories have with ritual practice and expressions of daily life, art and architecture. In addition, different theories of the cultural meanings and functions of myth are explored in the ancient, past and contemporary world. By studying mythology as an expression of human thought, students better understand themselves and the world in which they live and also appreciate the myths that they have explored as unique expressions of individual cultures.
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  • FCL 105: Mesoamerican Myth and Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This class is designed to increase the students' knowledge of myths, culture and world view of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican civilizations. The class will begin with the earliest society the Olmec and move on to Zapotec, Mixtec, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Aztec and Maya. Focus will be placed on the myths, culture and world view of Mesoamerican civilizations. In addition, the religion of these ancient civilizations will be examined and we will learn how cultural ideologies and world view played an important role in the formation of myths. We will also analyze how pre-Hispanic cities (now archaeological sites) were designed (layout, art, iconography) around the civilizations' mythology, world view and religion. Lastly, we will discuss the effect that the arrival of Europeans had on pre-Hispanic peoples and determine the consequences the Spanish conquest had on the Indigenous peoples of the Americas with reference to both myth and religion from the 16th century to the present.
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  • FCL 109: "It Wasn't Aliens!" Critically Analyzing Pseudoarchaeology, Myths and Mysteries

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course increases the students' awareness of pseudoarchaeology, myths and mysteries in the 21st century. Did aliens build all the pyramids? Is the world really going to end yet again? Where are Atlantis and El Dorado? In recent years, there has been a steady and significant rise in the popularity of solving "ancient mysteries" and finding "lost civilizations" and "lost cities". Why is this? Why are so many people apt to believe these claims? In this course, students learn how to answer these questions by examining the role that pseudoarcheological theory and myth play through critically analyzing their impact on both history and society as a whole. Students learn how to recognize these claims and are presented with real archaeological, scientific and historical data that is used in order to counter them. By understanding the misuse and misrepresentation of archaeology and history, students become better equipped to critically think about and postulate effective arguments against these theories and claims.
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  • FLM 103: Film Production 1

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course focuses on student-created fiction filmmaking through the five-part production process. It explores cooperation, communication and the effort required by all departments to work together in a studio environment. Film projects are assigned to teams to set up required elements and shoot scenes under specific conditions and expected outcomes. Planning concepts include scripting, script breakdown, casting, securing permits and locations, crew designations, scheduling, budgeting, filming on location, sound recording and editing. Prerequisite:    FLM 105 and FLM 106   
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  • FLM 104: Production Management

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to problem-solving techniques and technical tools used to manage a production for the television and film industry. Students learn to read and manage a call sheet as well as several other documents necessary in film production. Students also learn skills necessary to become a production assistant in the film industry. Prerequisite:    FLM 106   
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  • FLM 105: Film and Video Editing 1

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course focuses on editing techniques used in film and video using a computer. It explores editing for narrative, documentary, experimental film and music videos. Students comprehend editing movements throughout cinematic history to consider various elements of an edit; then utilize industry-standard software to edit a scene from a contemporary film.
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