HUMS

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course serves as a capstone experience for Humanities majors. Specific topics will vary depending on the expertise and interest of the instructor. Students will work within a general topic (determined by the course instructor and publicized in advance), bringing to bear their own interest and learnings from their experience in the program, showing their competency in core learning outcomes such as teamwork, critical thinking, information literacy, writing and speaking proficiency, and a depth of knowledge in some area of the humanities. Activities will include, but are not limited to, a group project, an oral presentation, and a written paper or papers. Projects that in some way involve the campus community are encouraged. This course should be taken in the student's final semester. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 102, HUMS 101, and a minimum of 18 additional credit hours completed. [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course introduces the student to cinema as an art form that both reflects and affects society, starting with an introduction to the various elements of film-making and working through both individual and societal responses to filmic Page | 282 2026-2027

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course explores the diversity of human experience through the lens of cinema. The course will investigate how cinema reflects the historical and contemporary social and cultural factors that shape individual and collective identities; how various identities - ethnic, racial, national, gender, sexual, class, religion, etc - intersect; and how these identities are portrayed in American as well as international cinema. Furthermore, the course examines structural forces in the society that create and perpetuate social injustice and how individuals and communities strive to reshape those forces into a more just and equitable society. To facilitate a more nuanced appreciation of film as an art form, students will be introduced to the basic elements of cinematography. Evaluation is based upon class participation, group work, quizzes and exams, and written assignments. Course fee of $30 is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Humanities, Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course explores how gardens, landscapes, and city spaces have expressed evolving ideas about nature, culture, identity, and power. From ancient sacred enclosures to modern ecological design, students investigate how meaning is embedded in the spaces people shape. Using case studies from Egypt, Mesopotamia, East and Southeast Asia, Mesoamerica, Europe, and the United States, students analyze historical texts, images, and design features to interpret landscapes as cultural expressions of belief, memory, adaptation, and imagination. Additional course costs may include off- campus field trip(s) and supplies are required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Humanities, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

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Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will explore, in depth, a particular issue in humanities. Themes of the course will change each semester in which it is offered and will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisites: HUMS 101 and ENGL 101 or ENGL 102; or by permission of instructor. [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

HUMS

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu