Monday, November 16, 2009

HELP CAN THE GRIZ!


Help MSU Can the Griz by collecting food for the local food bank. The school that collects more food will be announced the winner during Saturday's football game.

There are collection boxes in your coach's office and your locker room! Fill them up with non-perishable food items.

Do your part to CAN THE GRIZ!

Friday, November 6, 2009

NEW CORE COURSES FOR SPRING 2010

NEW CORE COURSES FOR THE SPRING - SEE BELOW

CS 140 CS – Spinning Webs
The World Wide Web. What it is. How it works. Where it's headed. Social implications. The science and technology behind it. Examination of currently popular Web ventures, such as Google, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Drupal. Construction of individual Web portfolios and a hosted website. Prepares students from all majors to participate in Web ventures and to become Web-informed citizens. No previous Web or programming experience required.


CHIN 130 D – Historical and Literary Journey into Modern China (taught in English)
The focus of this course will be on twentieth-century Chinese short stories and novellas in English translation. We will look at modern Chinese literature in its historical setting as well as from the point of view of literary critical theory.

MUS 101 IA – Enjoyment of Music
Introduces students to the rich legacy of Western Art Music, defined as notated musical traditions in Europe and later in the USA from liturgical chant to the present. Explores the historical context that led to the development of important genres and influenced the lives of composers. Facilitates active listening and curious inquiry into the language of music.


ML 100 IH – Intro to Issues in International Studies
Introduces students to a range of issues in the field of international studies through an interdisciplinary approach to world regions. Through lectures, discussion, and project-based learning, students gain knowledge of key cultural, historical, and economic concepts in an international context. Students develop an understanding of national, regional, and area studies models for learning about global issues.