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| China • The Middle East • Africa • Iceland |
| Peace & Conflict Studies • Ethics |
Our students receive given a broad understanding of China and its history. Through interesting lessons and projects, they learn about different ethnic groups, food, travel, current affairs, history, calligraphy, painting, mythology, and other interesting aspects of Chinese culture. They also focus on specific regions of this fascinating country through multimedia presentations and from seasoned travelers to this vast nation.
Ever wonder why some Middle-Eastern women wear veils? Do you think Iranians and Arabs speak the same language or have the exact same religion? Given the United States’ current international political climate, it is vital for people to have a basic understanding of the Middle East – its religions and its cultures and how this region of the world affects us as Americans. This class discusses the political and cultural ties and differences between the Middle East and the West, including the role of gender. We also explore the way the U.S. media portrays all Arabs and Iranians.
Our instructors hail from many nations and peoples on this complex and fascinating continent. While the emphasis of the course is on West Africa, students explore various cultures, religions, and geographical regions through the use of exciting projects and activities. Participatory lessons include: daily life, dance, harvesting and farming, food preparation and cooking.
Cool Light: An Icelandic Voyage
Take a journey through Iceland and discover the majestic landscapes and culture of this unique country. The instructor introduces students to the geography, climate, culture and art of Iceland through projects and activities in which they participate and so quickly learn.
This class provides a lively introduction to the field of peace and conflict studies through discussion, games and exercises. Students are encouraged to discover different approaches to creating peace, resolving conflict and exploring the benefits and difficulties of peace maintenance .The spiritual use of compassion and social justice will be explored as alternative paths to building a new kind of peace and stability for our world.
Do you love to debate? Then this course is for you. Students learn how to use logic and other rhetorical tools to support their positions and debate topics such as drug and alcohol issues, school uniforms, politics and other social problems that are likely to touch their lives.
If you don't see what you're looking for, we would be happy to customize a class to suit your students' interests and needs.
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Please feel free to email us or call at (301) 229-8000 for further information. We look forward to hearing from you!