Sampling of Culture-Centered Courses 
African-American
Politics in the United StatesA study of the individuals, organizations, and movements that have struggled to ensure the implementation of the democratic principles of the U.S. for all its citizens. The Politics of Development A survey of attempts made by different political regimes to bring about economic and social development in the Third World. Each year the course will focus on a specific region such as Africa, Latin America, or the Far East. Music and Culture An intercultural introduction to music as culture. Southwest Indians An examination of the cultures, histories, and current socioeconomic situation of Native Americans in the Southwest region of the United States. Groups such as Navajo, Pueblo, and Apache are studied within the context of Spanish and Anglo contact to better understand issues of diversity, resistance to domination, and cultural change. Latinos in the United States An examination from an interdisciplinary perspective of Hispanic society in the United States. Major Latino groups (e.g. Cubans, Mexicans, and Puerto Ricans) are studied, and special attention is given to the interaction between these groups and US mainstream society. Studies in Spanish-American Drama A study of the development of Spanish-American drama from the 17th century to the present. Change in Early China This course examines a period of Chinese history (551-221 BCE) during which China changed from many feudal states into one centralized bureaucracy. Islamic Art Survey of the history of visual arts in Islamic cultures. Asian-American Experience An examination of the psychological, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences of Asian Americans in the United States and their encounters with Americans of European descent. Creative Thought Matters. Skidmore College · 815 North Broadway · Saratoga Springs, NY · 12866
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