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Course Description

Foreign Cultures in Focus | Explore the diversity and variety of cultures influencing the world today. Examine foreign cultures and their differences and similarities to American culture to gain a basic understanding about how culture affects an individual's world view. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Define the concept of culture including acculturation, ethnocentrism, mores, subculture, multiculturalism, and identity issues; Describe the typical family structure found in world cultures; Examine the role of political ideologies in shaping world cultures and history; Describe the way that geography contributes to and affects culture.
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Section Title
Foreign Cultures in Focus
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
F
Time
4:30PM to 7:30PM
Dates
Jan 10, 2025 to Feb 14, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 09, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 09, 2025
Instructors
  • Rebecca Bene
Section Notes
Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 4:00-7:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 101.
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