Living Arts

Have you ever ever wondered how there came to be so many different ways of life throughout the world? What part mysticism and metaphysics plays in the creation of religions? How we have come to be so very different, yet all the same species? In World Cultures, we will explore belief systems, religions, conflicts and peoples a dig a little deeper into how our world works. We explore some Eastern philosophies to be able to identify root causes of beliefs and conflicts. We will conclude with aborigine culture in Australia. Through this research and project based class, you will explore new topics and create paths to new understandings of how our world works with all of the diversity in it.

This course may be repeated for credit.

This is a one-semester course that provides an in-depth look at differences in society and how they develop. What are stereotypes and how are we driven by them? What makes hate groups do what they do and what fuels the formation of cults and extremists? What are your morals, values and ethics? Learn the tools of how we can effectively mediate conflicts in our own lives and in our society. The course targets these topics, gender issues, sexuality and gender spectrum, and current events driven by student interest. This is a discussion and project-based class.

This course is built on the exploration of civil rights groups, humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and global activism movements and their impact on the world. This course looks at what YOU can do to become more active in your local, regional community. The class is based on current events, documentary film and guest speakers. An interactive media project will be counted as the final grade, along with in-depth discussion.