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Schedule of Classes
On-Site Session 2: 14 October - 8 December
Misawa Air Base   DSN: (315) 226-8290
misawa-asia@umgc.edu
asia.umgc.edu

On-Site Session 2: 14 October - 8 December

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
GVPT 170 American Government (3)
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective.
87248 S321 21 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 W 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Harmon, David L. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Misawa; class will not meet 11 Nov
JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I (3)
For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese;: assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students with prior experience with the Japanese language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Japanese language. The objective is to communicate in Japanese in some concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate language; read and write hiragana; and read some katakana words in context.
87254 A323 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 Th/Tu 1830-2130 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Nishikawa, Hiroyuki Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week class; meets on-site; class will not meet 26 Nov
PACE 111M Program and Career Exploration in Multidisciplinary Studies (3)
(Fulfills the general education requirement in research and computing literacy.) An orientation to UMGC and exploration of how UMGC academic programs align to professional goals and career options. Focus is on developing and practicing communication, teamwork, professionalism, and integrity skills while exploring ways to develop and enhance career opportunities. The aim is to become familiar with the university's academic culture and expectations; learn about UMGC resources for success; reflect on academic and professional goals; and explore opportunities to shorten programs through transfer credit and other prior learning. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: PACE 111B, PACE 111C, PACE 111M, PACE 111P, PACE 111S, or PACE 111T.
88087 S321 28 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: King, Dani R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Iwakuni (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
WRTG 112 Applied Writing and Communication (3)
(The second course in the two-course series WRTG 111-WRTG 112. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Advances critical and effective engagement within specific disciplinary, academic, or professional communication contexts. The aim is to navigate complex topics by applying and further developing multimodal communication skills (written, visual, verbal) through problem negotiation, strategic research, and genre awareness. Key practices include evaluating sources, leveraging AI for multiple writing contexts, constructing arguments, and adapting communication for specific disciplinary audiences and purposes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, WRTG 101S, WRTG 101X, or WRTG 112X.
87267 A322 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 W 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Cochran-Murray, Natalie Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Iwakuni (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
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