Course Offering on the History and Culture of Maluku

Dr. Bartels is considering offering a course on Moluccan History and Culture in 2011, starting either in February or March, and would like to poll if there is interest for it worldwide. He envisions a course that has a regular U.S. semester length of 16 weeks that also can be self-paced, i.e. a student can finish the course earlier or later. It will be a non-credit course open to anyone regardless of educational background. The student will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Dr. Bartels.

The course will be taught in English and Dutch based on Dr. Bartels' publication, In the Shadow of Mount Nunusaku /In de Schaduw van de Berg Nunusaku, which will be available as e-books in either language. Aside from a reasonable purchase price for the book, a low, affordable fee for the course is required, mainly as a sign of commitment.

Details need to be worked out. Suggestions are encouraged from any potential student. If you are interested in participating in such a course, e-mail Dr. Bartels at dieter@nunusaku.com as soon as possible.

Online Courses

Dr. Dieter Bartels teaches the following courses ONLINE in the Fall Semester of 2010 at Yavapai College:

 

ANTHROPOLOGY (ANT)

ANT102
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)

Survey of anthropological principles with emphasis on the concept of culture and nature of man as a social animal.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency

ANT232
Indians of the Southwest (3 credits)

Survey of major Indian groups of the southwestern United States: Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Papago, Pima, River Yuman and Mountain Yuman (Yavapai, Hualapai, Havasupai). Emphasis on historical factors that have led to culture change. Development of these groups from Spanish contact to present.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency

 

HUMANITIES (HUM)

HUM241
Humanities in the Western World I (3 credits)

Study of relationships among literature, history, philosophy, visual arts, and performing arts from classical Greece through the Middle Ages.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Reading Proficiency.

 

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (REL)

REL201
Comparative Religions (3 credits)

The world's religions from East and West, both old and new. Focus on differing religious/philosophical conceptual frameworks. Non-literate and primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Japanese religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i and more recent religions.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Reading Proficiency.

 

SOCIOLOGY (SOC)

SOC101
Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Study of human behavior from the sociological perspective. Areas of emphasis include society, culture, social structure, social institutions, socialization, and forms of social stratification.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

SOC251
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

An interdisciplinary course exploring the dynamics of cultural diversity from psychological, sociological, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on intercultural and intracultural communication.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

 

PREVIEW SPRING 2011:

Among the courses taught in Spring 2011 will be:

ANT214
Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 credits)

Comparative anthropological survey of supernatural practices employed by western and non-western peoples in dealing with life crises, adversity, misfortune, bad luck, illness, death and similar phenomena beyond human control.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103.

 

and the second part of Humanities:

HUM242
Humanities in the Western World II (3credits)

Study of relationships among literature, history, philosophy, visual arts, and performing arts from the Renaissance to late 20th century.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Reading Proficiency.

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Classes start on Monday, August 23 and end on Thursday, December 11, 2010.

Yavapai College is located in Central Arizona and is fully accredited.

The tuition rate for three lecture hour online classes is $174.00 USD for Arizona residents and a still very reasonable $213.00 USD, i.e. approximately €175.00 (Euro) for the rest of the United States and the World.

If you wish to take one of these classes, go directly to Yavapai College's Home Page at http://www.yc.edu/
and click on “Register for Classes” on the left side bar.

If you would like to contact Dr. Bartels directly, please email dieter.bartels@yc.edu (please only use this email address for questions regarding courses).