Peoples and Cultures of Asia

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A focus on the interrelated relationships among the Asian countries. Topics explored include ethnicities, histories, cultures, religions, political changes, and economic development projects. This course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the peoples and cultures in Northeast Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours. SOCL 240. Sustainability and Society – An introduction to sustainability. This course introduces the principles of sustainability and provides a general understanding of key sustainability topics, including the history of the sustainability movement, energy poverty, natural resources, and sustainability in buildings and transportation. This course targets some of the most important issues that humans are facing today. It is designed to provide a foundational knowledge of the vocabulary, concepts, and principles in the field of sustainability. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.