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Visit renowned Baltimore museums & go on your own journey.
Nintendo looked to the prehistoric civilization of Jomon as inspiration for its newest game in The Legend of Zelda series: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Intricate flame-like patterns,...
May 24, 2017
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UMBC Winter 2017
According to NASA, 97 percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree that humans are responsible for global warming and climate change. This is no small phenomenon: Fifteen of the 16...
December 22, 2016
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9:58 AM
Explore how human activities affect human systems in GES 102
Why does the United States have a per capita Gross Domestic Product of $55,000, while many countries in Africa have per capita GDPs of $5,000 or less? What accounts for poverty in American cities,...
November 1, 2016
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Learn about the health phases in a woman's life in GWST 290
GWST 290: Issues and Phases in Women’s Health provides a detailed overview of the health issues that occur during the various phases of women’s lives. Explore the biological understandings and...
October 26, 2016
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11:15 AM
Assist with ESPN broadcasts in MCS 370
Ever wonder how sports broadcasters decide which moments to replay, and what makes the highlights? MCS 370: Special Topics in Media and Communication Studies (Sports Production) allows you the...
October 25, 2016
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Examine how American culture impacts the world with AMST 352
While the American Dream means different things to different people, a recognizable “good life” that communicates the American Dream often revolves around consumption: well-appointed homes, cars...
October 24, 2016
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Explore how history and art collide in ANCS 350!
Modern cinema often shapes our understanding of the past – both good and bad. But just how historically accurate are our favorite films? Are modern directors more interested in wowing audiences...
July 8, 2016
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Explore the cultural contributions of Asians with HIST 103!
Before the intrusion of the West in the 19th century, East Asia was significantly different from what we see now. In order to understand how Western civilization impacted the development of...
July 7, 2016
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Discover cultural contributions of Asians in lit. & film!
One of the best ways to track cultural contributions is through literature and film. AMST 375 – Studies in Asian American Culture explores the role of cultural expression and artistic...
July 6, 2016
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ANTH 326: Examine Contemporary American Indian Communities
Many people fail to realize the cultural diversity of groups indigenous to the Americas. This summer, examine the issues of representation and identity in contemporary North American Indian...
June 30, 2016
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