Course Code: HHD3070, Units: 3, Health service delivery today encounters frequent conflicts, disputes, and other difficult situations, many of them derived from larger changes occurring in the health systems of the world. These conflicts include differences due to multiculturalism; the appropriateness and quality of care; gender issues; power disputes and providers and recipients over institutional and funding policies. Violence, its effects and costs will be part of this course, particularly under the WHO definition and perspectives about violence in the world in general, and violence in Costa Rica in particular. The inter-institutional or meta-leadership carried out in San Carlos in the form of culture of peace is an important part of this course. In September 2013 they celebrated their 10th Festival of Culture of Peace in this area. This interactive, hands-on course offers a framework to integrate professional experience with functional communication and mediation skills. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their leadership into progress on matters of public health importance. Mandatory fieldwork sessions at a hospital, clinic, community or school end this challenging experienc For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Global Health, Health Administration, International Health, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physical Therapy, Public Health.

Course Code: COM3070, Units: 3, A multicultural, gender sensitive course designed for students who wish to learn strategies and techniques in thought and behavior transformations for conflict resolution. The course focuses on techniques to bring about positive focused changes through continuous experiences in community building and self-improvement. The course is based on the Alternatives to Violence Project; a program started in NY State in the seventies. CEPPA Foundation, Center for Peace Studies, has implemented this program in Costa Rica, Switzerland and other Latin American countries since 1990. Using a participatory and interactive methodology, emphasis is made on the following themes: Self-esteem and self-care, communication skills, cooperation, community building and conflict resolution, including mediation, bias awareness and cultural diversity. Mandatory fieldwork sessions will be conducted at a school, a communal group or a penal institution. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Modern history of the Central European region is remarkable for many political and cultural changes, and at the same time, efforts to preserve or revive traditional cultural values. Proven classic books introduced during lessons can help us gain deeper understanding of the historical context and provide new perspectives on forming Czech and central European identity. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, European Studies, Literature, Poetry.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Advertising is usually and widely regarded and examined as a tool of consumer culture of the past two centuries, development of which is intimately linked to the rise of capitalism and global market. Whilst partially true, this approach is somehow reductionist and fails to recognize the original sense of advertising. Therefore, this course aims at a broader definition of advertising as the “art of attraction and seduction”, which is de facto as old as humankind. It understands and shows advertising as a multi-faceted and complex phenomenon, deeply rooted in existential condition of human being, that is always already posited in a certain place, time and situation (M. Heidegger), and thus it is inevitably intentional and relational (E. Husserl). As such, human being is essentially open to advertising, becoming both active subject (advertiser) and passive object of the advertising process (recipient). For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Advertising, Business, Communication.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, This course will introduce Prague not only as the city that has had the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but also as one of the most mystical and atmospheric. There is nowhere quite like this capital of Bohemia with its chaotic and rich mix of symbolism and imagery. Even from the time of its mythical foundation by Libuše, a Slavic princess who was also a magician and oracle, it has been associated with enchantment. Few nations have created so many myths about themselves as the Czechs. As with other national mythologies, Czech myths mostly concern the history and self-perception of the ethnic group. In this course we examine authentic historical texts from various magical traditions to find the truth behind the fiction and the historical events that sometimes permitted and sometimes persecuted the religions, philosophies, and sciences we have come to call “magic.” In this course you will study not only mythical Bohemia but also post-reformation Bohemia and the practice of magic during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II in the discourse of heresy. We will concern ourselves primarily with how the practice of magic affected politics and religion as well as with how politics and religion affected the practice of magic. You will also expand your knowledge of the history of Bohemia and the city of Prague and it will give you some ideas about “magic” influence on the modern Czech culture such as Czech Puppet Theatre or literature. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, Literature, Religion.

Course Code: IP_327, Units: 3, The course will give the students an outline of Czech history and its connections with European developments. Attention will be given to the way in which history is reflected in Czech arts and literature, as arts and literature have often contributed significantly to the political life of the country.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, History, International Studies, Literature, Sociology.

Course Code: ICC300, Units: This course is designed to examine the principles and practices of communicating from one culture to another. Focus for the course lies in differing perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expressions, language expression and subgroups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message. Furthermore, students will have opportunity to discuss strategies for practical application that will address these issues and integrate Christian values. Subject Areas: Communications, Intercultural Communications

Course Code: INT100, Units: 2, An integrative cross-cultural experience designed to help the student understand and form his or her Christian worldview, cross-cultural engagement, and understanding of diverse social and cultural contexts. A 1-hour per week course requires the attendance of all students. The goal and emphasis of this course are to provide students with a set of tools to utilize in interacting with people in work, community, or educational settings. Community development interventions in this course are understood as activities to facilitate, strengthen, and improve less-advantaged communities, empower residents to define and participate in the development process, and interact in larger social, political, and economic systems on behalf of the community. As part of this course, all students complete a local internship. This course can be taken for one or three credits. Students may request to take the course for more units if needed but must receive approval from L&LI. Subject Areas: Community Development, Internships, Service-Learning

Course Code: N/A, Units: 3, Through artistic and literary figures who have marked their generation from the nineteenth to the twentieth century, this series of lectures focuses on literature and art and their relationship to history. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: French, French Culture, Literature.

Course Code: COMM130, Units: 3, This is a highly participative course helping students to assess and improve their own communication competencies. Students will explore different techniques for public speaking and presentations in a variety of situations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English, Speech Communications.

Course Code: ENGL101, Units: 3, This is a mandatory class to help students organize their time, to develop efficient study skills and habits and to learn the techniques required in the production of an academic research paper and reports. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English.

Course Code: ENGL212, Units: 3, T. S. Eliot observed that criticism, the ability to articulate what passes in our minds, is as inevitable as breathing. However, today, the process of understanding what we think and what others think too on an issue is complex. The multiplicity of information sources e.g. user collaboration, user-generated content and social networking as well as more traditional forms of information, along with the sheer availability, abundance and immediacy of all this information, pose a serious challenge. Therefore, it is vital that we are able to articulate and frame our own position effectively while identifying the real issues within multiple and conflicting points of view. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English.

Course Code: ENGL120, Units: 3, The classes will be devoted to the development of the essential researching, compiling and writing skills necessary to function in an American academic environment. We will examine texts, poetry, and songs in order to explore how a particular writer has structured his/her ideas and used language to communicate his/her visions, emotions or opinions. We will investigate contemporary phenomena, people and trends to perfect the fine art of understanding. Students will also work on structuring different types of written work and oral work. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Composition, Creative Writing, English, Grammar, Writing Arts.

Course Code: ENGL225, Units: 3, This course is devoted to the development of professional writing skills, including emails, briefs, executive summaries, presentations, and other standard business documents in the 21st century. Students will learn how to synthesize information into relevant key points and how to communicate them effectively in a business setting with appropriate and respectful language, terminology, and structure. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business Administration, Communication, Writing Arts.

Course Code: MTKG325, Units: 3, This course studies the use of promotional tools by business as well as their creation and management. The course provides an integrative approach to the study of the promotion mix, including advertising, publicity, personal selling, and sales promotion. Topics include an evaluation of the role of promotion in marketing and the economy; the formulation and analysis of promotional goals; planning, organizing, and controlling the promotion function; creative planning; and budgeting and media selection. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, International Marketing, Marketing.

Course Code: MKTG380, Units: 3, The course is structured on "thematic" sessions. Each session is based around a particular group of subjects that follow a theme. Each of the individual subject areas are supported by case study exercises. This course is designed to be interactive, experiential, and pragmatic as well as conceptual and creative. The course approach: A knowledge transfer segment covering a specific topic. The topic is then integrated with the Case Study coverage in the same period. Each segment concentrates on the key principles, techniques and vocabulary related to that topic. The range of topics is detailed in the course description. The learning by doing segment, a case study, role-play, and other practical exercises that are designed to promote a general awareness of the subject and to develop the student’s presentation skills. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Advertising, Business, Marketing, Public Relations.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This class will use lectures and readings to guide students through an exploration of “What is Japan?” and, more importantly, “What is Japan in the world?” We will use case studies based on current global issues: Japan’s “history wars” in East Asia, the US-Japan relationship, migration, and environmental problems. It will sharpen students’ critical thinking about history at the same time that it introduces some of the key issues facing Japanese foreign relations, both formal and informal. This will be interesting for any students looking to deepen their understanding of Japanese modern history or improve their English-language skills. It is particularly designed to prepare students who want to study abroad or work in a global environment. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, General Education, History, Liberal Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units 2, This course explores various advertising media. Students will examine and analyze print, billboard, radio, TV, and Internet advertisements for a variety of products and services. Students will learn persuasive techniques and language using in advertising. At the end of the semester, students will create their advertisement for the assigned product. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, General Education, History, Liberal Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this class, we will conduct a close reading of Kojiki, or the Account of Ancient Matters. Known as Japan's oldest surviving narrative, the eighth-century Kojiki illustrates the mythical origins of the Japanese archipelago, deities who created the land, sovereigns believed to be the descendants of these deities, and aristocratic families that served the dynasty with a diverse array of genealogies. The lectures will 1) shed lights on the historical context of its compilation, 2) introduce how the mythical narratives are annotated and interpreted in previous scholarship, and 3) compare the variants of narratives found in Nihon shoki with those of Kojiki.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: General Education, Japanese Literature, Japanese Mythology.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this survey class of pre-modern Japanese literature, we will read a variety of texts listed in a chronological order. The textbook places the selections in their proper historical context, helping us to study both literature and cultural history of Japan. Selections include “Man’yoshu” or “Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves” from the Nara period; “Kokinshu” or “Collection of Ancient and Modern Poetry,” “The Tosa Diary”, “Yugao” from “Tales of Genji”, and “The Pillow Book” from the Heian Period; “The Tale of the Heike” from the Kamakura Period; Plan of the No Stage, “Birds of Sorrow” of Zeami, and “Three Poets at Minase” from the Muromachi Period; and Sections from Basho, including “The Narrow Road of Oku,” “The Love Suicides at Sonezaki” by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, and Waka and haiku of the Tokugawa Period. The one-year long class allow you to get a general picture of pre-modern Japanese literature and the elements that nourished the Japanese culture. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: General Education, Japanese Literature, Japanese Mythology.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is a survey class of pre-modern Japanese literature before Tokugawa period. Students will be assigned to read important literary works of each period that is accompanied with introductions explaining the cultural and historical context. The reading assignments will begin with a brief overview of major political and social events, brief introductions to the authors and specific texts. It allows you to study both the important works and the cultural history of Japan. The one-year long class is designed to portray a general picture of pre-modern Japanese literature and the elements that nourished the Japanese cultural traditions. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: General Education, History, Intercultural Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is an acting and social problem awareness class. From the acting standpoint, students will be taught how to develop small roleplays and skits, based on lectures and their own research into prevailing international/domestic social inequities. They will also work on physical and voice techniques. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Communications, Performance, Social Studies, Theater.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course serves as an introduction to the world of radio broadcasting and broadcast journalism. Students will learn foundational skills in news writing, reporting and the creative use of audio. The emphasis will be on grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic style, along with accuracy, completeness, and writing for the ear. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Communications, Performance, Social Studies, Theater.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this ONLINE class, we will read a variety of American literary and social texts in English from the colonial period through the Civil War and into the latter half of the 19th century in order to grasp the development of literary history and culture as a progression of birth and rebirth narratives, that is, “renaissances.” For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: American Studies, English, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this ONLINE class, we will read a variety of American literary and social texts in English from the colonial period through the Civil War and into the latter half of the 19th century in order to grasp the development of literary history and culture as a progression of birth and rebirth narratives, that is, “renaissances.” For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: American Studies, English, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2 A practical introduction to the world of English newspapers. Students will learn how to gather and evaluate information and write in a journalistic style. The emphasis will be on grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic style, and on elements of content including accuracy, completeness, and objectivity. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Literature, Journalism.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this class, we will find out how we can use the media, and “be” the media, to improve our language and thinking skills (as well as regular enjoyment) and also become aware of the media’s disruption possibilities through addiction, tracking, and false news. Thus, the course title might be better phrased as Critical Agentic Media English: Self-Regulated Use (CAME:SRU). For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English, Literature, Media.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, To learn the knowledge that is minimally necessary for understanding subfields of English linguistics. More specifically, the objective is to understand sound and spelling in English, phonetics, phonology, morphology, and others. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas English, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course will be self-directed learning using CoursePower. The first semester of this seminar involves learning about individual differences between learners and how they are measured. Many self study exercises and reports will be assigned on CoursePower. Please note, there is a new textbook requirement for this course, Lessons from good language learners, by Carol Griffiths (2008), Cambridge University Press. This is a required text and must be bought by students in the seminar. The second semester of this seminar will involve designing a speaking or writing task for data collection, developing hypotheses about its effects on learner language, for a specific type of learner, and using it to collect data. The results of data collection will be submitted to CoursePower as a research report at the end of the second semester. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Language Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This lecture class is on the topic of first and second language acquisition, and the relationship between them. We are concerned basically with theories of first and second language acquisition and development, and we interpret data showing language development in the light of these theories. Various cognitive psychological terms and concepts will be introduced, such as implicit versus explicit learning and memory, priming, restructuring, triggering, fossilization, interlanguage, and many others relevant to first (L1) and second (L2) acquisition theory. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Using diversity of experiences, backgrounds and interests as a resource, this seminar will explore various topics in Comparative Culture Studies as well as Communication. Expanding on models of culture and communication including, (Hall, 1976, Kramsch, 1993, Byram, 1997)students will connect products, practices, people and communities with perspectives and differences in communication. These models will be used to explore how our ideas of culture and identity are constructed and how these are maintained in the mass media today. Themes will be introduced and developed using the textbook, but students are expected to make weekly contributions through mini presentations and assignments based on their own research and experiences. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Using diversity of experiences, backgrounds and interests as a resource, this seminar will explore various topics in Comparative Culture Studies as well as Communication. Expanding on models of culture and communication including, (Hall, 1976, Kramsch, 1993, Byram, 1997)students will connect products, practices, people and communities with perspectives and differences in communication. These models will be used to explore how our ideas of culture and identity are constructed and how these are maintained in the mass media today. Themes will be introduced and developed using the textbook, but students are expected to make weekly contributions through mini presentations and assignments based on their own research and experiences. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, English, Intercultural Studies.

Course Code: N/A Units: 2, In this introductory course, we will explore the mass media, the relay of information from individuals and groups to large segments of the population, the history of media, its influences, and the convergence of different media today. Lectures will trace the history of mass communication from man’s earliest images in caves to the invention of writing, Gutenberg’s book printing press, painting, photography, magazine and book publishing, and censorship. There will be weekly class readings, Powerpoints, group discussions, Questionnaires, and two projects/reports. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, English, Intercultural Studies.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course will help students develop the skills necessary to speak and debate in public. Debate is highly useful because it helps to develop the necessary competence to communicate effectively in English and also helps to prepare students for global citizenship. As the course progresses, students will learn how to prepare arguments for and against a position on a topic, listen to ideas critically, and to speak persuasively on a topic. Four aspects of speaking and debating will be emphasized: language, content, delivery, and critical thinking. This course will be of interest to students with good English oral communication skills who want to challenge their public speaking skills and wish to improve their critical thinking skills. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Informative, persuasive, evocative, impromptu, memorized speeches plus debate. We will undertake a variety of different speeches and look at how to effectively construct our work so it appeals, entertains and persuades our audience. International students are very welcome. While the class is conducted in English, it is designed with the needs and abilities of ESL students in mind. There are 2 written components plus various opportunities for students to reflect on their work and that of their peers. Students keep a journal of the work they do in class in English. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, British Culture I surveys the ideas, individuals, and events that shaped British culture from the earliest times up to the present. Lectures in British Culture I are easier to understand than in previous years; the most challenging discussions have been moved to British Culture II. In British Culture I students learn how Britain’s cultural exchanges with people in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa influenced and informed British culture. Students will also learn how different communities within Britain shaped the evolution of British culture. We watch videos, listen to music, and visit interesting websites. Stonehenge, music, tea, art, architecture, King Arthur, Elizabeth I, slavery, Christianity, magic, witchcraft, women writers, British sports, Charles Darwin, Charlie Chaplin, Margaret Thatcher, Brexit and Megxit are some of the topics we will discuss. All foreign students from any department are welcome. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, History, Intercultural Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Students may NOT take this class for two consecutive years. This class will focus on Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. Class discussions will cover the major themes in Shakespeare’s works. These discussions will be fueled by individual presentations, performances, and group feedback. Supplemental material will be presented from major film productions of Shakespeare. This class will be taught using Zoom Video Conferencing. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, History, Intercultural Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, To study the global themes and linguistic meanings in Shakespearean drama. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, History, Intercultural Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this course, we will read Walter Scott’s The Heart of Midlothian (1818) as Edinburgh fiction as well as crime fiction. The novel, set in mid-18th-century Edinburgh, London, and the Scottish Highlands, is partly based on actual historical events and characters like the Porteous Riots in 1736 and a courageous woman called Helen Walker, and has enjoyed critical acclaim as one of the historical novelist’s masterpieces. First we consider the city of Edinburgh as setting of a novel, then analyse the novel in the Scottish historical and imperial contexts, focusing on its narrative structure, its use of historical events and characters, and the linguistic and geographical variey in Britain. The following lecture plan and the method of instruction may be modified during the course where necessary. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, History, Intercultural Studies, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Creative Writing allows students to go beyond the normal formal, journalistic, academic and technical form of literature typically studied in other core courses. This course allows students to emphasize skills in narrative and character development by using imagination and artistic intuition. Many forms fit under the umbrella of creative writing including novel, short stories, children’s stories, poems, plays, memoirs, etc. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course is meant to help students become more “other-aware” as they learn about various dimensions of culture and intercultural issues, and more “self-aware” by experientially uncovering their own deeply held beliefs. Although much of the theory and many of the concepts related to Intercultural Communication will be covered in this course, it will be accomplished by focusing on contemporary issues and controversies, such as why Japan’s closest Asian neighbors never seem to hear its apology for past offenses, how the Olympiads are shaped by the countries and cultures that host them, cultural differences in the acceptance of gays and lesbians in societies around the world, and how civil discourse is affected by disasters such as that experienced on 3/11. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, Intercultural Communications, Social Psychology.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This introductory course in business communication will cover emails, reports and presentations as they relate to day-to-day operation of business. The class is at a level appropriate for students who have mastered the basics of English and will focus on developing an effective communication strategy and style. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communications, International Business, Intercultural Communications, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is an introductory course in business communication, covering emails, reports and presentations as they relate to day-to-day operation of business. The focus will be on developing an effective communication strategy and style, not on the mechanics of writing and speaking in English. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communications, International Business, Intercultural Communications, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course is for students who plan to write a graduation thesis in their 4th year, and is designed to provide them with an understanding of Western research methods and the skills needed to create and complete a thesis/research paper. Areas of focus include: ? What is academic research ? Primary and secondary sources, Evaluating sources ? Arriving at a thesis, Testing a thesis, Documenting a thesis ? The nature of objectivity in academia. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Research, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is a survey course in the history of Japanese civilization. With a concise introduction of remarkable historic events, influential cultural exchanges, millstones of art and literary works, the course helps provide an understanding of the background of Japanese civilization, especially as reflected in traditions of thought that remains alive today. Throughout the centuries, Japanese civilization is inspired and nourished in the cultural cradle of East Asian civilizations. The acquaintance with Japanese traditions is therefore helpful for anyone who wish to see beyond the geographic, temporal, and regional bounds of one’s immediate neighborhood. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Japanese Language, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, The aim of this class is to understand the sound features in the Japanese language through reading the textbook. Students should read the materials every week and try to understand them deeply. This class is the self-study type lecture. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Japanese Language, Linguistics, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This class will cover issues related to English language texts and films that relate to the US. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: American Studies, English Language, History Media, Social Issues.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, The objective of this course is to develop your understanding of the principles, strategies, and tactics of effective negotiation in business contexts. By using case study approaches, the course methodology is highly participative and utilizes class discussion, assigned readings, and simulations in one-on-one and group situations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communication, International Business, Leadership.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course aims to explore practical and theoretical issues of management and organization in international comparative perspectives. Japanese and American cases will be reviewed to understand how organizations try to manage complexity in both internal and external world. Actual management models of organizations will be also introduced to know fundamental ways organizations operate. Students are expected to join case analysis sessions to develop the analytical skills articulating own original ideas to solve current issues in respective case study. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communication, International Business, Leadership.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course serves as an introduction to the use of written and spoken English in conveying information about organized activities involving relatively small groups of people. The topics will be various popular (and not-so-popular) sports and, to a lesser extent, games. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is a business English fundamentals course that focuses on banking and finance. This class will help students increase their professional communication and language skills necessary for a wide range of business tasks, such as negotiation, presenting and networking. Students who are not confident in their fluency or accuracy of English are welcome. Only a desire to learn and willingness to work on fluency is important. Students may be asked to share their responses to issues and respond to the opinions and insights during class. Homework may include special reading assignments. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communications, International Business, Intercultural Communications, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course is designed to help students develop their speech communication skills, including techniques to lessen speaker anxiety and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, English.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This is a linguistic introduction to the Japanese language. Students will be introduced to the major characteristics of Japanese with emphasis on (i) its sound system, (ii) its sentence structure and grammatical phenomena, and (iii) its historical development and dialects. Students will also have opportunities to analyze actual Japanese examples. This year, we will take up the particles wa and ga as our special topic, and study them in detail. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Grammar, Japanese Language, Literature.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, By the end of this course, we will be better equipped to attend a conference which is held in English. We will be better able to present, ask questions, participate in discussions, and read printed material about the conference, and find specific details in the written material which would be necessary to attend a conference in our field. We will also be able to better discuss the topics presented at a conference. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Grammar, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, By the end of this course, we will be better equipped to attend a conference which is held in English. We will be better able to present, ask questions, participate in discussions, and read printed material about the conference, and find specific details in the written material which would be necessary to attend a conference in our field. We will also be able to better discuss the topics presented at a conference. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: English, Grammar, Writing.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course helps students deepen their understanding of the concepts and theories of intercultural communication. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Intercultural Communications.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course will beconducted entirely on CoursePower, which includes a revised syllabus and schedule, as well as all lecture plans and assignments. This course will focus on two particular areas of international communication: (1) language and culture, and (2) intercultural communication. The first half of the semester will be devoted to the unit on language and culture, and cover such topics as linguistics, pragmatics, semiotics, and communication theory. The second half of the semester will be devoted to the unit on intercultural communication, and cover such topics as basic concepts, intercultural sensitivity, communication styles, and nonverbal communication. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, Global Studies, International Relations, Intercultural Communications, Political Science.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, Learn the basics of writing a thesis on intercultural business. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Business, Communication .

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this class, we will study Media Communication by learning about Open education. The purpose of Open education is to open more opportunities for learning by integrating Web technologies. First of all, we will study the main features of Open education, such as the benefits of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Then we will conduct project-based learning. The students will design and carry out their Open education projects. Through the projects, they can deepen understanding of Open education and media communication using Web technologies. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, Media.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, In this class, we will study Media Communication by learning about Open education. The purpose of Open education is to open more opportunities for learning by integrating Web technologies. First of all, we will study the main features of Open education, such as the benefits of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Then we will conduct project-based learning. The students will design and carry out their Open education projects. Through the projects, they can deepen understanding of Open education and media communication using Web technologies. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, Media.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, This course will be conducted entirely on Course Power, which includes a revised syllabus and schedule, as well as all lecture plans and assignments. The course will cover the following topics in roughly the following order: (1) exploring individual diversity; (2) introduction to intercultural communication; (3) developing intercultural sensitivity; (4) differences in communication styles; (5) non-verbal communication; and (6) applying cross-cultural training. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communications, Intercultural Studies, Intercultural Communication.

Course Code: N/A, Units: 2, What is translation? (Theory and exercises centered on literary and media translation). This course provides an overview of the history, theories and actual situations of translation culture, which has played an important role in the establishment of modern Japanese culture.. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Cultural Studies, Language.

Course Code: SPA104S, Units: 3, The objective of this course is for students to learn how to deal with everyday situations in Spanish. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Grammar, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Spanish.

Course Code: SPA205S, Units: 3, The objective of this course is for students to interact like they would in real-world situations. Through a communicative methodology, we will put into practice the four skills: oral expression, written expression, listening compression and reading. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Grammar, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Spanish.

Course Code: SPA360S, Units: 3, Throughout the 45 contact hours of this course, we will examine the most important literary movements of Spanish literature and study the most important authors. By reading and analyzing excerpts of the most important works, we will seek to obtain a more complete understanding of the body of Spanish literature. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Literature, Spanish Culture.

Course Code: SPA302S, Units: 3, (Spanish) El objetivo de este curso es dotar al alumno/a del instrumental necesario para afianzar lo aprendido y seguir progresando en el conocimiento del español. Cada unidad a través de diversos objetivos comunicativos, busca un equilibrio entre las destrezas orales y escritas (comprensión-expresión oral, comprensión-expresión escrita) a la vez que se pretenden potenciar otras destrezas tales la competencia estratégica o sociocultural del estudiante. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Grammar, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Spanish.

Course Code: PSY255E, Units: 3, This course is designed to offer a comprehensive view of Social Psychology and its most important phenomena, examining them from theoretical basis as well as in our daily lives. To combine these two different perspectives in our classes we will complement the theoretical dimension with materials such as films, scientific articles, visits, conferences or project presentations. The dynamics in class will apply educational strategies to foster students’ participation and involvement in their process of learning. Seeking to promote this, expositive lessons will be combined with students’ presentations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Psychology.

Course Code: COMM240E, Units: 3, Social networks have represented a revolution over the past few years, a space where companies and users meet and interact. Nowadays, the market is also a topic in online conversations. Companies, institutions and even individuals are offering spaces where their followers can express their opinion about the products, services and about the company, institution or NGO itself. Interaction has become an essential part of a transparent image. Listening to and responding to users is a crucial part of this process. Social networks are gaining more and more ground and developing a proper strategy, encouraging participation, responding appropriately and spreading a positive opinion. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication, Computer Info Systems, Information Technologies, Marketing, Mass Communications, Telecommunications.

Course Code: COMM/ART350E, Units: 3, This course on European Cinema has a broad geographic scope. It offers students an understanding of European culture, society, politics and history through the medium of cinematographic expressions. The aim of this course is to understand European identity and the composition of Europe in the 21st century through its cinema. The course will make the students aware that the diversity of Europe is based on a cultural, social, political and historical heterogeneity. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: European Studies, Film Studies.

Course Code: COM121, Units: 6, This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of effective and ethical communication in interpersonal relationships. Students have the opportunity to apply course material to their own personal and professional relationships. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication.

Course Code: COM200, Units: 6, Digital Photography introduces students to the principles of photography, composition, framing and the constructive usage of light and shadow. Students will be taught how to control focus, exposure and depth of field using a digital camera. (Several cameras and lens will be available for students to share.) Students will do landscape and portraits, abstract and formal photographic studies and use these tools to observe the environment where they live. Students will be introduced to the digital darkroom enabling them to prepare images for print or web distribution. The combination of aesthetic principles, technical skills and experimentation will happen all over the city. Students will also have the chance to experiment with a simple strobe light set-up, macro, pinhole and panoramic photography if they desire. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Digital Media, Photography.

Course Code: COM202, Units: 6, This course provides students with an overview of public relations history and traditions, basic concepts and theories in the field, as well as contemporary public relations practices. Students will also have the opportunity to practice the skills necessary for developing a public relations strategy. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Public Relations.

Course Code: COM204, Units: 6, This course introduces students to concepts of videography, including story, camera operation, editing, location scouting, and video display methods. Students will be able to prepare a location, capture quality audio, frame and light subjects appropriately, and focus, exposure, and depth of field. Several cameras and lenses will be introduced as well. Students will become comfortable shooting and editing news-style footage with short project turnarounds, as well as longer-form documentary or instructional footage. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Film, Videography.

Course Code: COM210, Units: 6, This course provides students with the basic principles of visual communication and how to apply them in order to solve communication and design problems. Topics covered include basic layout and composition principles, fundamentals of typography, color theory, branding theory. During the course students will be introduced to Adobe Illustrator program, will analyze company brands, and will create their own logo, business card, poster and brand book. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Visual Communications.

Course Code: COM265, Units: 6, This course provides a basic understanding of the principles and practical skills needed to produce written content for industries like public relations, advertising, news organizations and digital media. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Digital Media, Public Relations.

Course Code: COM302, Units: 6, This course introduces students to an understanding of the web and how websites are built, hosted, and distributed. It also introduces students to how to use tools for user-centered website design and development including programming in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and the process of defining client needs. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Web Design, Programming.

Course Code: COM306, Units: 6, This course provides students with an understanding of key theoretical issues in media studies and the influence of old and new media on human communication practices. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Media Studies.

Course Code: COM315, Units: 6, This course explores principles and problems of communication between people of different cultures and sub-cultures. Students have the opportunity to apply course material to their own personal and professional interactions. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Intercultural Communications.

Course Code: COM322, Units: 6, This course introduces students to the complex relationships between politics, the media and democracy in Western democracies. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Political Communications.

Course Code: COM331, Units: 3, This course is for North American students who will live and study in Lithuania for one semester as study abroad students. It covers the different stages of cultural adaptation, explores learning and coping strategies to maximize the study abroad experience and guides students to gain a better understanding of their own culture. The course covers theoretical and practical information about living overseas as well as more specific information about Lithuania and the region. A significant part of the course will focus on helping students prepare for and debrief educational trips. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Intercultural Communications, Intercultural Studies.

Course Code: COM402, Units: 6, Whenever we communicate, we make ethical decisions, whether we are aware of them or not. Also, our communication choices and habits have ethical implications for our personal relationships, institutions, and communities. This course explores ethical issues related to various communication contexts, such as interpersonal, professional, mediated, and public contexts. Students apply their theoretical understanding of key approaches to communication ethics to particular communication settings. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Ethics.

Course Code: COM401, Units: 6, This course examines the influential role played by rhetoric and persuasion in bringing about social change in a variety of historical, cultural and political contexts. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies.

Course Code: COM410, Units: 6, This course looks at the societal impact of advertising. This course focuses on the theoretical communication underpinnings of advertising and then applies those concepts to the practice and production of creative advertising content. Topics include applied theoretical constructs, types and functions of advertising, and the fundamentals of publications advertising. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Advertising, Marketing, Creative Design, Communication Studies.

Course Code: COM420, Units: 6, This course introduces students to the role of non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and faith-based charities as advocates in local and global governance in various policy fields such as economic development, environmental protection, security and regulation, health, and human rights. Students learn how to develop an advocacy strategy on a public issue. Required for the Corporate Communication module. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Adovacy, Non-Profit, Communication Studies.

Course Code: COM306, Units: 6, This course provides students with an understanding of key theoretical issues in media studies and the influence of old and new media on human communication practices. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Communication Studies, Media Studies.

Course Code: CST200, Units: 6, The course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of conflict studies: its origins, development, leading topics and applications. It will provide students with an understanding of conflict, violence, justice and peace as well as the factors of religion, culture and gender. Students will assess their existing personal beliefs and behaviors in conflict, and start developing more constructive pathways. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Development, International Relations, Conflict Studies.

Course Code: CST300, Units: 6, The course focuses on the basic concepts and dynamics of conflict. Key topics include: the origins, goals, power, styles, identity, culture, assessment, intervention and transformation. The course enables to analyze conflicts at a personal and social level, and seek better resolutions. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: International Relations, Conflict Studies.

Course Code: CST303, Units: 3, Negotiation is an important conflict resolution skill in the workplace as well as a key communication skill in navigating the increasingly complex world. The negotiation fundamentals covered in the course include distributive and integrative bargaining, perception/cognition/emotion, communication skills, power, ethics, gender, personality; multi-party, international and cross-cultural negotiations. For a longer course description, click here. Subject Areas: Negotiation, Conflict Studies.