Cultural Literacy and Community Building
This thread identifies practices that promote cultural literacy and community building. Some courses will explore ways that institutional support for culture and creativity promote community strength. Other courses will make connections between the marginalization of communities and negative social outcomes or introduce students to the impact that external forces such as climate change or food insecurity have on communities and populations.
Thread Outcomes:
- Students will be able to explain practices that promote cultural literacy and community building. (UG 02)
- Students will engage in integrative learning across the curriculum and co-curriculum, making simple connections among ideas and experiences to synthesizing and transferring learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. (UG 05)
- Students will engage in applied learning across the curriculum and co-curriculum, making simple connections among ideas and experiences to synthesizing and transferring learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. (UG 02)
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Select 12 credits including six credits at 300-level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Arabic Language and Culture I | ||
| Arabic Language and Culture II | ||
| Arabic Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in Arabic Culture | ||
ART 105-114 | Basic Studio 1 | |
ART 205-214 | Basic Studio 2 | |
| Overview of Western Art | ||
| Human Development and Education | ||
| Communication Concepts | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| The Communication Age | ||
| Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Criminal Justice and the Multicultural Community | ||
| Experiencing Dance: Techniques and Styles | ||
| Creative Dance for Children | ||
| Society and Social Dance | ||
| Dance in the Political World | ||
| Early Childhood Education Theory & Practice | ||
| Culture and Politics of American Education | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| The Cinematic Review: Historical and Critical Writing | ||
| Asian Film | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Grant and Proposal Writing | ||
| Introduction to Esports | ||
| Personal Financial Planning | ||
| French Language and Culture I | ||
| French Language and Culture II | ||
| French Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Culture | ||
| Aging and the Older Person | ||
| Women and Aging | ||
| Planning for Sustainable Communities | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters | ||
| Early Modern to Contemporary World | ||
| US Civil War Era to Present | ||
| The American City | ||
| Violence in Post-45 Europe | ||
| Mass Killing and Genocide in the Modern World | ||
| Nineteenth Century Europe | ||
| Americans and the Environment | ||
| Personal Health | ||
| Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Cultural Area Studies | ||
| Minority Groups | ||
| Archaeology of the Americas | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Collective Behavior | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture I | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture II | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in Japanese Culture | ||
| Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Studies and Film | ||
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Asian Civilizations | ||
| Issues in Global Business | ||
MUSI 1XX/2XX | Music Ensembles 3 | |
MUSI 3XX/4XX | Music Ensembles 4 | |
| Exploring American Music | ||
| Introduction to Music Education | ||
| Women and Music | ||
| Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | ||
| Empowered to Serve | ||
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management | ||
| Community Change and Development | ||
| Social and Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising | ||
| Program Design and Evaluation in Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations | ||
| Yoga and Well-Being | ||
| Outdoor Pursuits | ||
| Wellness through Movement | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| American Philosophy | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Organized Political Action | ||
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Women, Gender and Culture | ||
| Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity | ||
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Cultural Minorities in Education | ||
| Human Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Child Welfare | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture I | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture II | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture III | ||
| Spanish for the Business World | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Drawing/Drafting/CAD | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Costume Design and History | ||
| History of Musical Theatre | ||
| History of Theatre Design and Architecture | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Select one from: ART 105, ART 106, ART 107, ART 108, ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 113, ART 114
- 2
Select one from:
ART 205, ART 206, ART 207, ART 208, ART 209, ART 210, ART 211, ART 212, ART 213, ART 214
- 3
Select one ensemble 100/200 level: MUSI 109, MUSI 113, MUSI 114, MUSI 115, MUSI 116, MUSI 117, MUSI 118, MUSI 119, MUSI 120, MUSI 121, MUSI 122, MUSI 123, MUSI 124, MUSI 125, MUSI 126, MUSI 192, MUSI 193, MUSI 194, MUSI 196, MUSI 209, MUSI 213, MUSI 214, MUSI 215, MUSI 216, MUSI 217, MUSI 218, MUSI 219, MUSI 220, MUSI 221, MUSI 222, MUSI 223, MUSI 224, MUSI 225, MUSI 226, MUSI 233, MUSI 237, MUSI 292, MUSI 293, MUSI 294, MUSI 296
- 4
Select one ensemble 300/400 level:
MUSI 309, MUSI 313, MUSI 314, MUSI 315, MUSI 316, MUSI 317, MUSI 318, MUSI 319, MUSI 320, MUSI 321, MUSI 322, MUSI 323, MUSI 324, MUSI 325, MUSI 326, MUSI 392, MUSI 393, MUSI 394, MUSI 396, MUSI 409, MUSI 413, MUSI 414, MUSI 415, MUSI 416, MUSI 417, MUSI 418, MUSI 419, MUSI 420, MUSI 421, MUSI 422, MUSI 423, MUSI 424, MUSI 425, MUSI 426, MUSI 437, MUSI 492, MUSI 493, MUSI 494, MUSI 496
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Cultural Literacy and Community Building Thematic Thread (CLCB)
Revised 10.11.2023
UCC: 10.03.2023