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  • roles of staffs and women in Urhobo culture it should be remembered that Nigeria is one of Africa’s most developed nations. It is unreasonable for anyone to believe that all members of Africa’s most populous nation practice, maintain, or ascribe to all the traditional beliefs of past Nigerian cultures. Furthermore, no one society in Niger Delta region is completely like another. However, we can still learn about one culture by looking at its neighbors. Because limited studies have been done on the

  • cultivate relationships through cross-cultural exchanges. The university has frequently produced volunteers, who have served in places such as Mongolia and Namibia.As a result of PLU’s deep commitment to Peace Corps work, the organization approached university administrators to launch the new Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which debuted in the spring. PLU is one of just three universities in Washington state to offer the program. It combines hands-on experience and coursework that prepares

  • easy to assess student work.   Example Assignments English Literature – Frankenstein’s Library Instructor: Dr. Adela Ramos View the assignment prompt (PDF)   Nordic Studies – Ibsen Collaboration Instructor: Dr. Jen Jenkins View the assignment prompt (PDF)   Liberal Arts and the Professional Schools Hypothesis can also be used in all fields. You can find examples at Liquid Margins. For example, in 008 Part 1 and Part 2 mathematician, Dr. Matthew Salomone (Bridgewater State University), explains his

  • April 22, 2010 New Holocaust Studies Chair announced at Pacific Lutheran University By Steve Hansen When the third annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference wrapped up its last session on March 20, organizers viewed the three-day event as nothing short of a success, especially with the announcement of a new chair at PLU. The conference was also a time to celebrate important milestones that will ensure the Holocaust will be studied at PLU for years to come. New gifts in support of the Kurt

  • language has been taught at the school since its very beginning. Norwegian Academic ProgramsAudun Toven came to PLU in 1967 to teach Norwegian, and in 1976 a Norwegian major was established.  When Janet Rasmussen arrived in 1977, she and Toven created the interdisciplinary Scandinavian Studies program. Many of the majors in Scandinavian Studies study the Norwegian language. Since 1984, more than 600 students have taken Norwegian language classes at PLU.Study Abroad AgreementsSince the early 1970s, PLU

  • Narratives in MuseumsGiven their ability to control, solidify, and create narratives of cultural identity, museums have increasingly become contested spaces. Museum studies and curatorial practices have recently begun to (re)contextualize their place and meaning in postcolonial and decolonial contexts. Their contents and exhibits, often disputed examples of material culture themselves, anchor these narratives, but the physical context of the museum building itself is a central yet under-studied component

  • -cultural issues and themes, or major authors in British literature. Emphasis is on careful interpretation of literary texts with attention to their contexts. Course content varies. Course is repeatable once with different topic. (4) ENGL 370 : Studies in American Literature - IT Study of specific historical periods, literary movements, socio-cultural issues and themes, or major authors in American literature. Emphasis is on careful interpretation of literary texts with attention to their contexts

  • Mexico - IT, GE HIST 348 Lewis and Clark: History and Memory - IT, GE LTST 241 Introduction to Latino Studies - IT, GE LTST 341 Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. - IT, GE LTST 342 U.S. Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies - IT, GE NAIS 230 Indigenous Creation Narratives of the Americas and their Resonance - IT, GE NAIS 286 Sámi Film and the Indigenous North - IT, GE NAIS 321 Visual Sovereignty and Indigenous Film - IT, GE NAIS 361 Storied Survivance: Seminar on Indigenous Literatures - IT, GE

  • The Theology, Art & the Imagination of The Saint John’s Bible 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 in the Scandinavian Cultural CenterThe role of imagination in theology and the life of discipleship is often underappreciated. We will explore the role of imagination in the call to conversion and the promise of the kingdom. The illuminated Saint John’s Bible will be used as a case study in the role of art to stimulate our imagination and help us learn to see how God is at work in the world and our lives

  • for Scandinavian Cultural Center Members and PLU, $7.50 General Admission | Tickets available at the PLU Concierge (253-535-7411) Read Previous An Open Letter to the PLU Community from President Tom Krise Read Next Nursing Students Help Provide Thanksgiving Dinner to Over 225 Families COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes