Victoria Dickens
Language Orientated
These courses were taught in and expanded upon the Japanese language.
JAPN 1010
Elementary Japanese
N5 Japanese level course instructed with the first six chapters of Genki 1. Learn the basics such as asking questions (when, what, where), how to tell time, and how to write in basic hiragana and katakana. Introduced to some kanji.
JAPN 1020
Elementary Japanese
N5 Japanese level course instructed on the last six chapters of Genki 1. Learn how to talk about holidays/trips, ask about experiences, list reasons, and more basic grammar structure. Begin to learn basic kanji.
JAPN 2010
Intermediate Japanese
Beginning N4 Japanese level course instructed with the first five chapters of Genki 2. Learn how to talk about gift giving, how to ask for help, and more advanced vocabulary and kanji.
JAPN 2020
Intermediate Japanese
N4 Japanese level course instructed with the last six chapters of Genki 2. Learn formal, modest, and humble expressions, how to give instructions, and talk about experiences.
JAPN 3160
Japanese for
International Business I
Introduction to the Japanese business world with studies focused mainly on formal speaking, writing a Japanese resume, and participating in a mock Japanese interview.
JAPN 4160
Japanese for International Business II
Course based on looking at the world of Japanese businesses by using case studies. Learning more advanced and specialty vocabulary used in the business world.
JAPN 3050
Conversation & Composition
Intro to N3 Japanese level course instructed with the first six chapters of Quartet. Learn more complex sentence structure, gain skill in reading longer passages, and composing multiple essays on various topics. Advanced Kanji is introduced.
JAPN 3060
Conversation & Composition 2
Continuation of 3050 with N3 Japanese level instructed with the last six chapters of Quartet. Learn more complex sentence structure, gain skill in reading longer passages, and composing multiple essays on various topics. Advanced Kanji is continued.
Culture & Literature
These courses were taught in and expanded upon the Japanese Culture and Literature.
JPN 4170
Japanese Culture and Society
JAPN 4060
Intro to Japanese Literature
Course focused on exploring Japanese historical, social, and cultural development of Japan. Examining key aspects such as traditions, values, religion, art, and modern societal trends.
JAPN 3070
Japanese Civilization
Course focusing on the innerworkings of how modern-day Japan has evolved overtime throughout the ages. Researching art, religion, societal standards, history, global developments, and more to further comprehend the Japan of today.
This course introduces Japanese literature throughout the different times periods of Japan. Reading various stories, tales, poems, and more to gain a further insight into the authors and way of life throughout history and its effects on literature.
Business Courses
These courses focus on different aspects of International Business
(Economics, Management, and Marketing)
MATH 1020
Business Calculus I
First half of Business Calculus focused on reading and understanding graphs, formulas, and equations. Focuses on business examples.
MATH 2070
Business Calculus II
Second half of Business calculus focused on the business aspects of calculus such as economics, and quantities.
ACCT 2010
Financial Accounting Concepts
Introduction to Accounting for business focused on the application of financial data and understanding financial statements.
LAIB 1270
Intro to Lang & Int'l Business
Introduction to the major while learning how to prepare for the business world and conducting research on target language, culture, and internships.
LAIB 4000
Language & Int'l Business Internship
Course representative of student's experience of taking part in an approved internship. *Taken Summer Abroad: Focus on working within a Japanese company and learning the standards and skills needed for the workplace.
LANG 4990
Language Portfolio
Course based on reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness, and ethical judgment, documenting study abroad or internship experiences while serving as a resource for academic and professional development.
MGT 2010
Principles of Management
Course based on management's contribution to economic production, covering management functions, organizational principles, and behavior within organizations.
MGT 4230
International Business Management
Course based on the theoretical and institutional intricacies involved in international business operations.
MKT 4250
Retail Management
Course based on decision-making approaches, encompassing target market analysis, location assessment, merchandising, human resources, and pricing and promotion.
MKT 3010
Principles of Marketing
Course based on the principles and concepts related to the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services.
MKT 3020
Consumer Behavior
Course based on understanding specific concepts from individual and group behavioral sciences and their application in comprehending consumer decision-making.
MKT 4270
International Marketing
Course based in analyzing global marketing, with a focus on adjusting marketing strategies for foreign markets based on environmental variations.
MKT 3320
Digital Marketing
Course based on covering strategy creation, methods, the digital landscape, and broader business issues, using readings, case studies, and a team presentation for learning.
ENGL 3040
Business Writing
Course based on understanding audience, context, purpose, and writing strategies for typical professional business texts like memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals through individual and team projects.
ECON 2110
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to economic reasoning and its applying it to consumer and business behavior in the real world.
ECON 2120
Principles of Macroeconomics
Course based on economic principles to study overall economic performance, including factors affecting inflation, unemployment, and growth.
ECON 3100
International Economics
Course based on international trade, including trade theory, exchange rates, institutional and legal aspects, and current policy issues.
ECON 3999
Contemporary Japanese Economics
Course based on researching Japan's economical issues of the past and present while holding discussion-based lectures regarding research versus current statistics and studies.
ECON 3999
Special Topics in Econ
Course based on researching economic case studies throughout Japan and internationally with a focus on in-depth learning and understanding of economic concepts
Major Required
This is a variety of courses required for my degree.
ENGL 1030
Composition and Rhetoric
Course based on mixed media essays with literary analysis exploring the realm of photography, podcasts, and written essays.
COMM 1500
Intro to Human Communication
Course based on the analysis of communication, encompassing both the theory and application of interpersonal, small group, intercultural, and public communication.
PRTM 2110
Sts Play Rec Tourism
Course based on society, technology, and tourism/recreation, introducing theories about play, recreation, and tourism in relation to social issues, and examining the influence of science and technology on people's leisure activities and travel.
HIST 1010
History of the U.S. to 1877
Course based on the political, economic, and social progress of the American populace from the era of exploration to the conclusion of the Reconstruction period.
HIST 1730
The West and the World II
Course based on the modern history of the Western world from the late 17th century to the present, with a specific focus on Europe's engagement with non-Western societies, placing European history in a global context through cross-cultural comparisons.
ASTR 1010
Solar System Astronomy
Course based on the exploration of the cosmos, highlighting fundamental physical principles and celestial bodies within our solar system, incorporating contemporary topics of relevance.
ASTR 1030
Solar Systm Astr Lab
Lab based on Solar System astronomy lecture in which experiments, observation journals, and visualizers were used to analyze our Solar System.
Millsaps Courses
These are courses taken at my former college that are unique to their ciriculum.
ART 2999
Beginning Filmmaking
Project based course writing movie critiques and exploring different film techniques. Produced student films.
ASL 1020
Am Sign Lang & Deaf Culture
Course based on American Sign Language at the school of the deaf in Jackson, MS. Community based class and attended multiple deaf sporting events
ENGL 3450
Intro Creative Writing: Fiction
Course based on poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Deep analysis and multiple writing projects.
FYHH1020
Our Human Heritage Power
Course based on history, literature, arts, music, and English. Covered overarching topics with written documents from all over the world at various times of history.
FYCS1010
Ventures
Course based on group projects and papers. "Was Eve Framed?" historical gender studies course.
FYCS1020
Connections
Course based on presentations and communications. Focus on Philosophy.
STAT 2300
Statistical Methods I
Introduction to statistics, learning how to calculate and read graphs and deduce analytical data.
CHEM1211
Gen Chemistry I Lab
Lab based course for General Chemistry 1. Taught basic experiments examining the interactions of science.
MMAL1000
Money, Markets & Leadership
Course based in Management, Economics, and Accounting. A three in one course for non-business majors.
PSYC 2010
Intro to Psychology
Course based on the basics of Psychology and its foundation. Written controversial psychology papers.
PSYC 4430
Infant & Child Dev
Course based on the beginnings on life from formation through development. Debates, experiments, and project based course.
POSC 3999
Politics of Identity
Course based on the historical context of identity throughout the globe. Written multiple papers and presentations on different countries and their outlook.
POSC 4820
Politics American Film & Pop Culture
Film based course watching classic American movies critiquing America and its politics.