An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of International Studies, including the main thematic emphases and approaches that characterize the field and the International Studies major at the University of Kentucky. Emphasis is placed on the relations between people and places across the globe. Students will be exposed to a variety of theories and methods that help in understanding the challenges that face people and nations in the global milieu.

This course will provide students with a foundation in the history and development of consumer health information seeking in addition to practical experience in locating, evaluating, and providing health information to diverse and special populations within educational and healthcare settings. Students will gain an understanding of the lifecycle of consumer health information - from policy development, to creation, to dissemination, and use - and the role of healthcare professionals in providing that information.

Provides an overview of health care information systems, legal and ethical issues in health care, compliance and regulatory requirements, coding of health care data, quality management, HL7, data security, and HIPAA. Explores major applications and commercial vendors, decision support methods, evaluation of health-care information systems; and new opportunities and emerging trends.

This course introduces students to representative directors, genres and periods of the Italian cinema with a special focus on its interaction with various world cinemas. Taught in English. May be repeated once up to 6 credits with a different subtitle.

Special Topics in Italian Language offers students the opportunity to develop advanced competencies in Italian language. Course focuses and developing students' linguistic proficiency in specific cultural content areas. Possible topics include business Italian, Italian stylistics, and Italian translation. May be repeated under different subtitle up to 9 credits.

A study of words and their fundamental values with reference to development of a writing vocabulary.

This course will familiarize students with computer programs used in publication design. Students develop their skills through hands-on exercises and projects. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits under different subtitles.

This course tracks discourses and representations of race and ethnicity emerged in modern Japan for the purpose of debunking the myth of the homogenous nation. The notion of Japan's homogeneity has functioned and continually serves as a powerful ideological tool not only domestically but also on the global scale.

Instruction in a variety of motor skills activities. Courses are designed for students at a beginner level. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit.