Catalog of Courses
Browse below to find courses being taught at EMCC during current and upcoming semesters. Courses are listed in alphanumeric order based on course subject prefix and number. You may click on the subject listings in the left filter menu to narrow results by subject. You may search for current class offerings available for enrollment by clicking on the link under each course. Click here to view the official current and archived book versions of the EMCC Academic Catalog.
Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.
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History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.
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History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism. Prerequisites: None.
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Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between the medium's development and reception, society, and other visual arts. Technical developments, photographic practices, and sociocultural themes are studied. Prerequisites: None.
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Introduction to the origins and historical development of art in Asia, with emphasis on Asia's major sub-regions including West, Central, East, South, and Southeast. Prerequisites: None.
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Art of Mexico and related cultures, from the prehistoric to the contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.
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Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.). Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.
Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, biography, autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Prerequisites: None.
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Introduction to the works of Mexican-American writers of the Southwest. Samples poetry, fiction, and essays viewed in their relationship to American cultural heritage and to contemporary culture. Prerequisites: None.
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Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the eighteenth century.
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Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.![GE Codes. GE Codes](/sites/all/themes/schedule/images/icons/info-icon.png)
Includes literature written after 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: None.
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Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.
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Presents works of literature and their film versions and analyzes distinguishing techniques of each medium.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.![GE Codes. GE Codes](/sites/all/themes/schedule/images/icons/info-icon.png)
Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.![GE Codes. GE Codes](/sites/all/themes/schedule/images/icons/info-icon.png)
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.
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Study of multicultural folktales, exploring the impact of the oral tradition in American society and showing classroom applications. Prerequisites: None.
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History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.
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Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society and overall human experience. Critical inquiry of specific themes from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Comprehensive and interdisciplinary review of global, historical, and cultural trends, supplemented by readings and discussion. Varied content due to changing honors forum themes and issues.
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Interdisciplinary study of leadership focusing on development of leadership skills.
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Religious language, the existence of God, miracles, criticisms and human destiny. Prerequisites: None.
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