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AHU245 (3 Credits)

A survey of Arab heritage in the Arab world (Middle East). Cultural and social institutions and their contribution to the development of the region and its heritage. Prerequisites: None.

ARB101 (5 Credits)

Introduction to the basic alphabet, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Arabic language. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

ARB102 (5 Credits)

A continuation of ARB101. Continued study of grammar and vocabulary, with emphasis on pronunciation and speaking skills. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ARB101. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ARB201 (5 Credits)

Review of essential grammar of the Arabic language and study of the Arabic culture. Continued practice and development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Emphasis on both fluency and accuracy in the spoken language. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ARB102 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ARB202 (5 Credits)

Advanced grammatical structures in Arabic. Further development of language skills with emphasis on speaking the language. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ARB201 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASB100 (3 Credits)

Examination of the field of global health from an anthropological perspective, including but not limited to understanding health systems, diverse medical practices, and ideas about health, illness, and the body in cross-cultural contexts. Focus on using critical frameworks to understand the relationships between culture and epidemiology, ecologies, political economies, health equity issues and human rights. Prerequisites: None.

ASB102 (3 Credits)

Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.

ASB222 (3 Credits)

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

CHI101 (5 Credits)

Introduction to the basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Mandarin Chinese language. Includes the study of Chinese culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

CHI102 (5 Credits)

Study of grammar and vocabulary along with the study of Chinese culture. Emphasis on pronunciation and speaking skills. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHI101, or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.