This interdisciplinary course analyzes the rise and development of modernities in Asian countries and cultures and their intersections with Asian traditions.

A study of the political and economic viewpoints on key value issues in society, exploring the influence of seminal thinkers. (LAC, gtP)

Designed to involve students in synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating visual art, music, theatre, dance, and understanding its impact on, and relationship to, society. (LAC)

An investigation through primary readings into the questions: How has our century been coming of age? Into what age have we come? (LAC)

Investigate the search for meaning by world thinkers and study the relevance of their search to our own. (LAC, gtP)

An examination of the conflicts between sets of ideas in modern times in both the West and the Third World. (LAC)

Examine the ideas of artists, philosophers and scientists regarding the role of play in intellectual insight and artistic creation. (LAC)

Explores our global system using science and non-science disciplines. The global framework is used to study one current global issue that faces human societies. (LAC)

An examination of the science and technology behind major current issues in society, politics and/or culture. (LAC)

Experience, experiment with and analyze artistic creativity. The course combines readings, discussions and hands-on creative projects in the arts. (LAC, gtP)

An exploration of the complexity of select contemporary issues or ideas through an approach from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Repeatable, under different subtitles. (LAC)