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HUM-111
Introduction to Humanities I
IAI: HF 902
Introduction to Humanities I from the Ancient World to 1600 is a basic introduction to the humanities including art, music, literature, philosophy, and history from the ancient periods of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the Renaissance. Differing subject matter and issues will be discussed and analyzed with attention directed to the role of humanities in current society.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-112
Introduction to Humanities II
IAI: HF 903
Introduction to Humanities II, 1600 to the present, is a basic introduction to the humanities including art, music, literature, philosophy, and history from the Renaissance to modern times. Differing subject matter and issues will be discussed and analyzed with attention directed to the role of humanities in current society.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-114
Intro Hum III: Contemp Western World
IAI: HF 901
This course is an interdisciplinary, thematic survey of the history, philosophy, art, music, and literature of the Western World from the beginnings of the twentieth century to the present. Using an historical framework extending back to the concept of "modernism" as defined by antiquity through contemporary times, students will examine the connections between earlier concepts of modernism and those of their own time, ultimately recognizing contemporary themes, genres, and relationships within the humanities. Emphasis will be on the relevance of these trends on current society and implications for the future.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-115
Cultural Pluralism in America
IAI: None
Cultural Pluralism in America This course is an exploration of various racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The course will examine the history, communication, and dynamics of minority traditions in America including blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and others. Majority-minority relationships will be analyzed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-117
Ethnic Traditions in American Theatre
IAI: F1 909D
This course involves reading and writing about American plays that dramatize racial and ethnic minorities struggling to construct identities in a society influenced by dominant myths concerning gender, family, success, race, equality, and freedom.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-120
Latin American Cultural Expression
IAI: None HF 904N
Latin American Cultural Expression is an interdisciplinary survey of the significant intellectual and artistic achievements of selected Latin American cultures or countries, through works which may include literature, philosophy, visual art, architecture, music, and film. Some may also include travel to the selected country or gerion. Selected works will show the transformation from a colonial culture following the European model to a gradual development of a national identity and culture. The selected Latin American culture will be announced in the schedule of classes. The course will be taught in English.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-121
U.S. Latino/Latina Cultural Express
IAI: HF 906D
U.S. Latino/Latina Cultural Expression is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural identities of U.S. Latinos/Latinas. Using a historical framework, students will be introduced to the literary, artistic, and socio-political contributions from this minority to U.S. culture. The class will explore issues of adaptation, marginalization, changing gender roles, and the search for self and place in a bilingual-bicultural society.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-122
Spanish Cultural Expression
IAI: HF 902
Spanish Cultural Expression is a chronologically-organized interdisciplinary survey of the significant intellectual, literary, philosophical, visual art, music and other performing art expressions from the major epochs of modern Spain. This class may include a travel experience where the culture will be studied on-site. This class will be taught in English.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-125
Introduction to Non-Western Humanities
IAI: HF 904N
Introduction to Non-Western Humanities is a guided, interdisciplinary exploration of the humanities, focusing on non-western perspectives and traditions. Works and issues in art, music, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and performance will be studied, both within a particular cultural formation (such as Middle Eastern, Asian, African, South American) and also through a comparative examination of their values, motifs and aesthetics with those of western cultural expression.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-210
Cult.Exp. Gender in Visual/Perform. Arts
IAI: F 2 907D
Cultural Expression of Gender in the Visual and Performing Arts is the interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, theatre performance, and dance that focuses on the experience and construction of gender identity in Western culture.
Prerequisite: None Recommended: Prior study of or experience in art, architecture, music, theatre performance and/or dance.
Credit: 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-211
War & West Humanities Thru Middle Ages
IAI: HF 900
War and Western Humanities Through the Middle Ages is a survey course which explores the theme of war as represented in the history, art, literature, music and philosophy of the Western World from the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt through the Middle Ages. Special emphasis may be placed on specific conflicts (i.e., The Macedonian Wars, The Peloponnesian war, The Punic Wars, The 100 Years, war, etc.) while placing these in the larger context of the theme of humanism and war. The content of the course will lead to considerations of its relevance in the conflicts of the present day and their representations in current art, literature, music, and philosophy.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-212
War & W. Human - Renaissance to Present
IAI: HF 900
War and Western Humanities from the Renaissance to the Present is a survey course which explores the theme of war as represented in the history, art, literature, music and philosophy of the Western World beginning with the Renaissance through modern times. Special emphasis may be placed on specific conflicts (i.e. The Thirty Years' War, The French Revolution, The American Revolution, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, etc.) while placing these in the larger context of the theme of humanism and war. The content of the course will lead to considerations of its relevance in the conflicts of the present day and their representations in current art, literature, music and philosophy.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HUM-250
Leadership Development Studies
IAI: None
This course is a comprehensive analysis of the traits and values inherent in effective leaders. Speeches, biographies, essays, literary classics and films are examined in a collegial, self-directed environment to facilitate class discussions. Phi Theta Kappa, the national community college honor society, provides text materials and certifies the course instructors.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 099 with a grade of C or better.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
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