International Public Relations

The course highlights the role of public relations in the new age of global marketing and communication. The topics include global campaigns, international corporate PR, and cyberspace PR, while examining social media tactics and strategies. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES Professors: Alam, Edward; Fahed, Ziad. Associate Professors: Antaby, Georges (Fr.); El Khoury, Akram (Fr.); Rahme, Chady. Senior Lecturer: Azouri, Pamela Minor in Philosophy DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES BA DEGREE The NDU minor in Philosophy comprises 18 credits. Any student may elect to get a minor in this area provided that he or she is in good academic standing (i.e. securing a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.) With the approval of the RCPS Department Chair, students selecting this minor may only count up to 6 credits which he or she may have taken from the list of required courses for this Minor in Philosophy. Minors must be declared at least one year before the expected graduation date. Program Educational Objectives The program will prepare students to: • Understand the human quest for truth, and the different ways humans have engaged in this quest; • Show how philosophy is the foundation of human quest for knowledge and truth, whether theoretical or practical; • Gain familiarity with the world’s major philosophical traditions; • Develop the ability to assess arguments using logic, critical thinking, and argumentative methods; • Gain knowledge of various philosophical and cultural traditions; • Enable students to express philosophical ideas through both written and oral forms; • Encourage students to respect -and interact with diversity for it is the only proper attitude leading to a genuine dialogue; and • Guide students toward developing an autonomous mind, independent thinking, and genuine sense of leadership. Courses required: • Students enrolled in the Philosophy minor must complete 18 credits: PHL 232 Ancient World Philosophy 3 cr. PHL 2111 Logic and the Scientific Method 3 cr. PHL 311 Ethics and the Modern World 3 cr. PHL 333 Medieval World Philosophy 3 cr. PHL 334 Modern & contemporary World Philosophy 3 cr. PHL 411 Philosophical Themes 3 cr. LAC course Minor in Sociology The Minor in Sociology is composed of 15 credits. A 2.0/4.0 minimum GPA is required of any student who elects to get a minor in this area. With the approval o