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• WLCU 202: Diversity in Cinema

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes film narratives and explores cultural notions of race, religion, ethnicity, and language in various world cinema films. Uses a comparative cultural approach to investigate cultural representations through visual images. Considers the awareness of human diverse human experiences as a building block in establishing cultural understanding.
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• WLCU 210: World City Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Acquaints students with the history and urban development of major cultural centers around the world (e.g., Berlin, Deli, Paris, Beijing, New York, Toronto, Paris, Buenos Aires, etc.). The course also explores the diverse urban tradition, focusing on the arts, science, and technology. In addition, it examines the background of major world cities in terms of the social, political, and cultural conditions of the time.
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• WLCU 215: Immigration Integ & Belonging

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores how the notion of citizenship is experienced, negotiated and contested by immigrant groups of diverse ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. Investigates how the distribution of rights are used to make certain groups equal or inferior to a dominant group. Enhance students' understanding about coexistence and inclusive citizenship.
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• WLCU 320: Int Travel & Tourism

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines travel and tourism as global phenomenon. Students learn history of travel and tourism industries, explore international tourist behavior and cultures of hospitality, gain awareness and knowledge of cultural differences found in different parts of the world, and develop an appreciation and understanding of these differences.
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• WLCU 321: Intl Etiquette

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores cultural protocols across international borders. Students learn the basic etiquette expected in international meetings, gain an awareness of cultural differences found in different parts of the world, and develop an appreciation and understanding of these differences in order to behave properly, avoid gaffes, eliminate embarrassments, and communicate more effectively with others.
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• WLCU 325: Cultural Diplomacy

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the foundations of cultural diplomacy concentrating on its development since the 20th century. Examines institutions, methods and big issues in cultural diplomacy. The course mixes a historical perspective with the study of contemporary applications, and US examples with approaches of other nations. Key concepts will include culture, popular culture, public diplomacy, propaganda, strategic influence, exchange, and mutuality.
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• WLCU 340: Intro to Translation

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses main issues that have informed the general reflection on translation in the West over the past two thousand years. Students learn to appreciate the diversity with which translation has been understood and practiced throughout the ages, and develop a critical apparatus to question the traditional understanding of the relationships between the original and translated text, between author and translator, and the source and target languages and cultures.
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• WLCU 350: Second Lang Methodology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to theories and methods associated with the effective teaching of second languages. Designed primarily for undergraduate students planning a career as second language teachers, but open to all students interested in learning the fundamentals of second language teaching and learning. Practices creating effective second language lesson plans and incorporating the second language proficiency assessment methods of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students participate directly in second language instruction.
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• WLCU 395: Service Learning

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Applies knowledge of a second language to promoting world languages in the community. Under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of Languages and Cultures, students prepare presentations and keep a record of their learning experiences as active advocates for world languages.
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• WLCU 400: Comp Lang Studies Ling & Hist

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores language acquisition and linguistic diversity. Topics will include cognitive, historical, and cultural aspects of language and linguistics.
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