Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
GLOS
8 courses with the subject GLOS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GLOS 1121World Cultures1
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is an active, interdisciplinary examination of European, Asian, African, and New World cultures in art, literature, architecture, and music from prehistory to approximately 1500. Creations of these various cultures are examined in light of aesthetic, philosophical, ethical and political issues relevant to each continent. You will learn to respond critically to relevant literature and other art forms through the use of readings, lectures and discussions, and visual aids. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is an active, interdisciplinary examination of European, Asian, African, and New World cultures in art, literature, architecture, and music from approximately 1500 to the present day. Creations of these various cultures are examined in light of aesthetic, philosophical, ethical and political issues relevant to each continent. You will learn to respond critically to relevant literature and other art forms through the use of readings, lectures and discussions, and visual aids. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
(3.00 lec) This course surveys major religious traditions of the East and West, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. You may study other religions depending on the special interests of the instructor and students. You will use various approaches, including historical and comparative, as well as experiential. Upon completion, you will know of the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. You will be able to apply your knowledge of the religions covered to current critical world issues, such as peace and violence, gender relations, environment and globalization. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052. 394
(3.00 lec) This course introduces you to Chinese culture through the study of its various forms of art. You will learn about calligraphy, poetry and painting—often called “Three Perfections”; architectural arts, such as the garden, pagoda and temple; and performing arts—drama, music and film. You will also learn about the two most well-recognized Chinese products—silk and porcelain, as they have long been important media for Chinese art. Through a careful examination of different contexts (social, historical, philosophical and religious) in which various art works are produced, you will learn the fundamental values and beliefs of the Chinese people, their understanding of nature and humanity, as well as their interactions with the outside world. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
(3.00 lab) The purpose of this course is to further your education in Chinese arts and culture by traveling to China for three weeks of intensive study. You will learn firsthand how calligraphy, poetry and painting are incorporated into daily living; hear lectures on various topics, from history and culture to family and education; visit art museums to see both traditional and modern art; and tour some of the most well-known architectural masterpieces: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, as well as famous gardens, pagodas and Buddhist/Taoist temples, to reinforce previous learning about Chinese architectural arts in
(3.00 lec) This is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce you to the basic concepts of global studies. The course will examine the dynamics of changes in global systems, both in the past and at present, from natural and social perspectives—what causes global changes, what are the real and possible effects of these changes, and how do we deal with changes in both local and global settings. The main objective of the course is to provide you with a foundation from which to pursue further studies of related topics. You will also develop communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills particular to the subject of global studies. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
