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Course ID
Course
HIST 372
HIST 372
History of Africa Since 1500: From Colonial to National
Course Credits: 3
This course will involve a survey of Sub-Saharan African history since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. Primary emphasis will be on a variety of regions at various stages of their development, while exploring the roles of colonial power, emerging nationalisms and the politics of underdevelopment.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 377
HIST 377
Contemporary China & South East Asia
Course Credits: 3
A cultural and political history of China and Japan since 1900 with an emphasis on late twentieth century issues. Course includes discussion of Hong Kong and Taiwan as Chinese territories and Korea as a primary neighbour of China and Japan. Of special interest are the relations of Japan and China with the United States.
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
HKIN 100
HKIN 100
Self-Directed Activity
Course Credits: 1
Self-directed study designed to meet the criterion for a
one credit HKIN activity course if required for
graduation. This course is for students who have
completed 100 credits and due to special circumstances
are unable to take one of the activity courses offered. The
self-directed physical activity program must total 24
hours of physical activity over a minimum of eight weeks
and with the following three basic components: cardiovascular activity, strength, and flexibility exercises. Ten of
the hours must be overseen by a certified supervisor.
NB: Students must receive instructor's consent to take this self-directed study.
HKIN 102
HKIN 102
Run for Fun
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course provides students with a moderate
training program designed for beginning runners to
achieve manageable goals with minimal risk of injury
culminating with a 5k fun run. This walk/run program
strives to runners reach these goals while growing in an
understanding of a healthy lifestyle that will support their
endeavor of running. Good training shoes and basic
training clothes are mandatory to participate since
training will take place outside, rain or shine. A sports
watch is helpful to have as well.
HKIN 103
HKIN 103
Weight Training
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center
teaches students how to train themselves. It teaches basic
exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting
techniques, and individualized program design. In
addition to a short group teaching session, each class
students will perform their own workouts while tracking
their progress with training logs and evaluating their
results at the end of the course.
HKIN 105
HKIN 105
Self-Defense for Women
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course teaches female students to become
proficient in basic self-defense techniques that are easy to
learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress
situations and to help them identify potential threats,
development barrier strategies, and improve physical
fitness.
NB: Women only
HKIN 107
HKIN 107
Advanced Weight Training
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center
teaches students with prior experience how to train
themselves. It investigates how advanced exercises and
concepts from Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting
and Performance Training can be applied to the student’s
individual training program. In addition to a short group
teaching session, each class students will perform their
own workouts while tracking their progress with training
logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.
HKIN 108
HKIN 108
Martial Arts
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course teaches male students to become
proficient in basic martial arts techniques that are easy to
learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress
situations and to help them identify potential threats,
development barrier strategies, and improve physical
fitness.
NB: Men only
HKIN 109
HKIN 109
Kettlebell Sport & Fitness
Course Credits: 1
Experiential course teaches students to train themselves
with kettlebells. Students will study and apply basic
exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting
techniques, and individualized program design within
Kettlebell Sport and fitness. Progress on the student’s
program is tracked throughout the semester with training
logs. Results are evaluated at the end of the semester.