Course Offerings
CUST 2370 Cultural Studies
The following courses are part of the humanities and visual and
performing arts component of the core curriculum: CUST 2370. Some of these courses
are sponsored by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).
Below are some of the special topics offered in Cultural Studies. Check
the most recent class schedule to see which courses are currently being offered.
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course description.
CUST 2370-2001 - Mexico: A Cultural Perspective
This course examines the historical, social, religious, artistic and business
traditions of Mexico. Students must have Internet access and a current e-mail
address. Students may obtain a free e-mail account by logging onto
www.BrookhavenCollege.edu, then
clicking on “N” for NetMail. Sponsored by FIPSE. This course is
also available online.
Instructor: Tina Aguilar
CUST 2370-2002 - Caribbean Arts and Culture
This course focuses on topics related to Caribbean islands with special emphasis
on the impact of the African influence within the broader Caribbean, Central and
South American regions. Students must have Internet access and a current e-mail
address. Students may obtain a free e-mail account by logging onto
www.BrookhavenCollege.edu, then
clicking on “N” for NetMail. Sponsored by FIPSE. This course is
also available online.
Instructors: Edleeca Thompson and Giraud Polite
CUST 2370-2003 - Collecting and Connoisseurship
Students will be taught how to analyze collectibles, antiques and art in order to
determine value and origin. This course includes trips to local museums and private
collections.
Instructors: Adrien Cuellar-McGuire and Gene Amend
CUST 2370-2004 - Journey Along the Silk Road
This course takes students on a journey along the Silk Road. Students will examine
the historic, economic and cultural significance of the Silk Road. Travel journals
of early traders and travelers will be examined, and students will learn about the
diverse cultures along the route. Through this journey, students will gain a deeper
insight into the relations between the East and the West and the need for cultural
awareness and understanding.
Instructor: Dr. Patricia Dodd
CUST 2370-2005 - Learning Community Courses
This is an Interdisciplinary Learning Community combining Spanish (Intermediate
Spanish II) and Cultural Studies (Mexico: A Cultural Perspective). Students who
register for SPAN 2311-2001 must also register for CUST 2370-2005. Topics include,
but are not limited to, film, literature, art and music from Spanish-speaking
countries and cultures.
Instructor: Tina Aguilar
CUST 2370-2006 - New Technologies and Human Behavior
The course examines the influence of new technologies in the arts and media on
human behavior. New communications technologies, including the Internet, media
and advertising processes, also will be explored in relation to identity and
cultural construction. Students must have Internet access and a current-email
address. Students may obtain a free e-mail account by logging onto
www.BrookhavenCollege.edu, then
clicking on “N” for NetMail.
Instructors: Edleeca Thompson and Giraud Polite
CUST 2370-2501 - Aspects of Middle Eastern Cultures
This course explores the diverse ethnic and cultural constructs within the Middle
Eastern political groups, entities and factions. Islamic institutions and their
functions in both global and Middle Eastern cultural contexts will be examined as
well as Islamic arts within the broader Middle Eastern cultural environment.
Instructor: Rima Khatib
CUST 2370-2501 - Selected Topics in World Cultures
Students will develop cultural analysis skills by examining African, African-American,
Native American, Asian and Hispanic cultures. A comparative exploration and their
relationships to each other and to Western societies also will be discussed.
Instructor: Joy Bailey
Consult the credit course schedule or
eConnect for current course information.
