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2016-17 Bjug Harstad Memorial LectureSigbjørn Skåden - 7pm October 4th in the PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center Sigbjørn Skåden, an award-winning Sámi poet and novelist from Norway, will deliver this year’s Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 4th, in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. Born in 1976, Mr. Skåden has written in both his native North Sámi, one of the languages of the Indigenous Sámi people, and in Norwegian, and will be discussing his works’ thematization of

Craft Production at Late Postclassic Coatlan Del Rio” Tanner Premo “Cultural Adaptation: Gold Rush Mining Communities of Southeastern Australia” Cessna Westra “Reassessing Cultural Dynamics: Updating the Accuracy of the Precontact Occupational Chronology for the Willamette Valley”

IntroductionAfrican ArtFind out moreIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico, and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like

as a literary as well as intellectual, artistic and political enterprise. (4) LTST 341 : Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. - IT, GE Exploration of the histories, experiences, and contributions of Latino/a/x communities in the United States as they appear in Latino literary and cultural productions. Course content is enriched through related community engagement experience. (4) LTST 342 : U.S. Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies - IT, GE Course introduces students to critical concepts in the

from Benin City meets alluvial plains of the delta proper, in an area encompassing 5000 square kilometers,” (Foss:12). Traditional Urhobo maintain strong cultural beliefs and practices, and are deeply spiritual. A strong connection between water and spirituality thrives in the region and is found in their art, festivals, and customs. When looking at Urhobo art it becomes clear that the authority and wisdom of ancestors, as well as forces of nature are the two most important spiritual factors in the

Course Title ANTH 102 Introduction to Human Cultural Diversity - ES, GE ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory - ES, GE ANTH 203 Great Discoveries in Archaeology - ES, GE ANTH 335 The Aztecs, Mayans, and Their Predecessors - ES, GE ANTH 343 East Asian Cultures - ES, GE ANTH 368 Edible Landscapes: The Foraging Spectrum - ES, GE ANTH 370 The Archaeology of Ancient Empires - ES, GE CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese - GE CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese - GE CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese

for cultural revitalization. The seed that was planted with Hall’s initial research in college became a major part of her daily life. And it was on display this past summer on the Salish Sea and in the canoe journey camp at Chief Leschi School in Puyallup. This year’s host for the journey, which allows participating tribes to share and revitalize their native cultures, was the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. It’s the first time in 20 years the Puyallups have hosted the event, one that’s grown from few

Mediterranean cultures participated in and enjoyed the advantages of a religiously diverse community. This course examines the ways in which religion shaped the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world. (4) RELI 220 : Early Christian History - RL, IT This course explores the social, cultural, and theological diversity and forms of self-definition of early Christian history across territories in which it emerged, including Western Asia, North and East Africa, and Western Europe. In this course, emphasis

Minor in Latino Studies 20 semester hours, including: Language 4 semester hours of Spanish language for second language or heritage learners. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult the Language Placement Guide for a recommendation on which course to enroll in. HISP 103, 201, 202, 252, 300, 301 or 351, 331 (4) Latino/a/x Literary, Cultural, and Political Studies 16 semester hours, 4 of which may be substituted with one of the “Alternative Areas of Inquiry” listed below: LTST

maintain established partnerships, enhance educational practices, and build collaborative exchanges among individuals, schools, and educational organizations. PLU’s Wang Center and Alumni and Student Connections seeks applications from interested PLU education alumni who want to re-establish or initiate connections with Namibian educators as a way of building cultural exchanges, and fostering collaboration, and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. Six