There are a total of 24, 1 hour Closed Captioned programs. The series offers at least one full session covering issues facing the African American, Arab, Hispanic, Asian, European Americans, Native American, and Gay/Lesbian/Transgender communities. The course explores topics such as: Immigration history and Policy, Islam, the Middle East, and the Global Genome Project which traces human migration patterns and genetics.

Dealing with Diversity is a unique method of delivering diversity training at a distance including the video material, a glossary of words and terms, as well as extras like journal articles and internet websites.

This course provides a framework for analyzing the family as a communication system. Dr. Kathleen M. Galvin guides students through an introduction to everyday family communication across a wide range of family types and ethnic heritage. This course examines the various issues - personal, governmental, educational, and religious – that influence the ways in which family systems develop, sustain, and manage their relationships. Interviews and discussion help students gain a better understanding of how family systems work. Dr. Galvin demonstrates effective ways of improving communication in the family that encompass such techniques as “emotion coaching”, storytelling, reading, and listening.

Living Literature introduces students to the seminal literary texts that shaped Western culture and transcend time and place. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively about cultural traditions and to assess how they fit as individuals within these traditions. The course is taught by Jeffrey Lynch, Ph.D. and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Eastern Illinois University.

Women and Social Action goes beyond social theories and popular politics, offering a first-hand look into how women are influencing society on a grassroots level. Personal stories from over seventy women and men reveal the complexities of our lives and highlight the commitment, vision, humor, and compassion that result in effective social action.

Guided by Dr. Martha E. Thompson, Professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies (Northeastern Illinois University), this course presents a thoughtful examination of the empowerment role women can adopt to bring about change in a complex, ever-shifting society.

This is an introductory course for those interested in understanding the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society. Professor Greg Blevins of Governor State University helps students achieve an in-depth understanding of the uses and abuses of drugs in contemporary society. He covers historical and contemporary patterns of drug use and abuse, legal and ethical issues, pharmacological aspects, and several approaches to the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. His course provides a balanced, factual account of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug abuse.

Discussion in these course lessons touches on a wide variety of literature targeted to children and adolescents. Viewers learn to identify and apply meaningful criteria when selecting children’s literature, making this course a valuable resource for classroom teachers who want to enrich and expand the educational experience. Particular emphasis is placed on such criteria as reading level, content quality, student interest, and pertinent psychological, cultural, and social issues.

This is an introductory course for those interested in understanding the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society. Professor Greg Blevins of Governor State University helps students achieve an in-depth understanding of the uses and abuses of drugs in contemporary society. He covers historical and contemporary patterns of drug use and abuse, legal and ethical issues, pharmacological aspects, and several approaches to the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. His course provides a balanced, factual account of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug abuse.

This course adds a novel dimension to multicultural, diversity, and literature curricula. Video classes are hosted by Dr. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick of Governors State University, and features interactive discussion between students and major contemporary Native American authors. These authors provide insights to their fiction and poetry, and explain the impact of Native American philosophy, culture, and concerns on their work. Common discussion themes include the context in which the writers practice their craft and what it means to be a Native American author.

Personality Theories is a comprehensive survey course that examines the fundamental principles behind our most valued schools of psychological thought. The course, taught by Professor Terri P. Schwartz of Governor State University, covers five major trends in personality analysis:

• Early analytical theories
• Behaviorist approaches
• Social and interpersonal theories  
• Academic techniques of personality study
• Growth-oriented techniques of personality study

The course encourages students to relate theoretical concepts to their own lives, taking them beyond theory and challenging them with important questions, such as:

• Why do people act the way they do?
• How much of their behavior can they actually choose?
• Will facts you learn about one person help you predict the actions of others?
• What is the purpose of living?
• What should you expect to get out of life?

Personality Theories examines the evolution of psychological theories, giving dimension to the science of human behavior in a way that makes sense to the modern reader.