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… Learning a new language boosts cognitive functions. A 2013 study published in International Journal of Bilingualism found that bilingual students tested higher than monolingual students in “cognitive control and problem-solving ability.” Learning a new language enhances and improves memory. The Scandinavian Journal of Psychology notes that “bilingualism creates advantages in terms of cognitive abilities (including memory).” Learning a new language expands …

… pre-Colonial past to the contemporary era with a focus on the social, political, economic, and philosophical conditions that have resulted in a culturally diverse artistic tradition. The contributions and influences of immigrants, Native … world from the Renaissance to the present. Students discuss art in its socio-political context, focusing on factors that impacted the role of women in patronage and production. They investigate methodological approaches, master art … Practices including, but not limited to, the history and philosophy of museums; the social, economic, and political trends that shape museums; the staffing, management, and financing of museums; and the multiple functions of museums, such as the …