24 courses with the subject HUM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An integrated, interdisciplinaary course in World Art, Drama and Music. Universals common to all art-forms are studied. Modern wokrs are compared with those from other times and places. Students participate in field trips and related events. Lecture three
(s) Focuses on a variety of issues concerning the nature of cultural identity within our pluralisti Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Class 3 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. Pre-requisites ENG 095 Co-requisites None College Transfer This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Class 3 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3
Peace Studies Introduces the nature, scope, and methodology of Peace Studies, with a view toward the future. Explores the history of non-violent movements to effect social change, the role of women in the attainment of peace and protection of life, the tie between social justice and the environment, and the resolution of conflict between individuals, groups, societies, and nations. Includes the study of activists such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and Dorothy Day. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Class 3 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course explores the major qualities that make the South a distinct region. Topics include music, politics, literature, art, religion, race relations, and the role of social class in historical and contemporary contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the characteristics that distinguish Southern culture. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None College Transfer This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
(s) This is an interdisciplinary survey course examining the Holocaust as a 20th century incident of genocide, which was used as a technique of Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Introduction to Native American Literature Introduces the study of the oral and written literature of Native American peoples, emphasizing the cultural and historical context in which it was composed. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Introduction to Latino Literature Analyzes literary texts and other artistic expressions to reveal aspects of Latino cultures such as identity, immigration, indigeneity; relates literary developments and movements to the cultural, political, and religious experiences of Latinos in the U.S.; examines connections between minority writing and mainstream literary works. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
This course surveys film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture and architecture from the standpoint of historical context, elements distinctive to the art form, form as related to meaning, and critical and evaluative approaches. This course app
This course enables students to explore the triumphs and tragedies of the Human Experience. The interconnections of history, philosophy, and literature are presented in this introductory study. Topics include the family in historical perspective, langua
This course is a historical and critical survey of motion pictures from their inception to the present. Topics include film as an art form, social and technical aspects, production methods and discussion and critique of selected films. Lecture three hou
Students will explore the history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times through the present using historical documents: journals, diaries, codices, etc. The origins of indigenous Latin American cultures and their adaptations to and influence on West
Class 2 Lab 2 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production. Topics include film styles, history, and production techniques, as well as the social values reflected in film art. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze the elements covered in relation to selected films. Pre-requisites None Co requisites None College Transfer This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Survey of Appalachian Studies I Presents an inter-disciplinary introduction to Appalachian history, economy, geography, politics, and culture, primarily through exploration of texts about the region, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Emphasizes geography, Appalachian identity, works, values, and communication. May also include exploration of regional music, traditional arts, drama, photography, film, and, where applicable, community-based explorations of the Appalachian experience. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Survey of Appalachian Studies II Presents an inter-disciplinary introduction to Appalachian history, economy, geography, politics, and culture, primarily through exploration of texts about the region, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Emphasizes migrations, economy, belief, expression, politics and government, and environment. May also include exploration of regional music, traditional arts, drama, photography, film, and, where applicable, community-based explorations of the Appalachian experience. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Appalachian Seminar Examines in detail one or more issues pertinent to the Appalachian region. Topics may include but are not limited to: cultural diversity, religious expression, politics and government, trends in Appalachian literature, or trends in regional sociological scholarship. Topics may vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated once for credit with a different topic. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Crime Fiction Examines crime fiction across literature and media to interpret its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. Traces the evolution of the genre and its major subgenres-including classic detective, hard-boiled, police procedural, and courtroom narratives-to evaluate their narrative conventions and social functions. Analyzes the interplay between crime fiction and developments in legal, criminal, and psychological thought. Investigates how representations of crime, justice, and morality reflect and challenge social structures shaped by geography, politics, religion, gender, race, ethnicity, and class. Synthesizes perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to understand how crime fiction influences, mirrors, and critiques the societies that produce it. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: ENG 101 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Study Abroad: The International Travel Experience Engages students with experiential global education through a study abroad program, combining classroom discussions with real-world exploration. Lecture: 6 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation Presents traditional and contemporary aspects of Japanese culture as reflected in both cultural studies and literature. Examines daily life as revealed in the themes and motifs of Japanese fiction, poetry, drama, and film. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ENG 102 or ENG 105 or consent of instructor. Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Appalachian Literature Survey Surveys significant texts about Appalachia from native populations and early European settlement through contemporary times. Emphasizes texts by writers living and working in the region, though perspectives from outside of the region may be examined. Focuses on historical, social, political, and cultural contexts, as well as analysis of literary forms and techniques. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ENG 101. Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Contemporary Appalachian Literature Examines significant texts by Appalachian writers of the last twenty-five years. Emphasizes the development of contemporary Appalachian literary voice and identity. Examines connections or challenges to "traditional" Appalachian heritage and cultural identity. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ENG 101. Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Introduction to Film Introduces the study of movies as a narrative art and a cultural document. Requires viewing of films outside of class. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
International Film Studies Enhances student awareness of how cinema has been used as a multicultural tool for observing/analyzing various aspects of a broad range of societies. Includes critical analysis and interpretation of films from various cultures. Explores the films' countries of origin and the cinematic impacts upon the society and the world. Lecture: 3 credits(45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Source: Pamlico Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
