9 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.
HUM 101Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century3
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course emphasizes oral and written analysis of primary works.
HUM 101HCultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors)3
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, the hero and the concept of the self will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. Course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works. May be taken concurrently with any Honors course. Course Offered Online:
HUM 102Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present3
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the 14 th century world to the present, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works.
HUM 102HCultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present (Honors)3
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the 14thcentury world to the present, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works. May be taken concurrently with any Honors course. Course Offered Online:
HUM 120Introduction to Chinese Culture and Civilization3
This interdisciplinary humanities course studies Chinese culture and civilization through art, music, philosophy, literature and history. Close reading of texts, class discussion and writing is required.
HUM 130Introduction to Japanese Culture and Civilization3
Japanese culture and civilization will be studied through art and philosophical, literary and historical texts set in a chronological context. A close reading and interpretive analysis of primary texts will shape the major course activities which consist of in-class discussion and writing as well as writing assignments.
HUM 150Introduction to Latin American Cultures and Civilizations3
An introductory interdisciplinary humanities course on the cultures and civilizations of Latin America that will focus on the interpretation of literary, philosophical and historical texts, with a balanced representation from film, art and music. Students will learn about some of the cultures of Latin America from political, economic and social perspectives. Areas include Meso, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures and civilizations of the Middle East that recognizes both the diversity of the region and the unifying themes common to Middle Eastern societies. Students will explore the ancient past, the impact of Islam and the Golden Age, colonization and nationalist movements, and the contemporary Middle East. History, religion, literature and the arts will be investigated in both traditional and modern cont
HUM 180Introduction to African Cultures and Civilizations3
Humanities 180 is an introductory humanities course focusing on the pre-colonial through contemporary cultures and civilizations of continental Africans. Through the interpretation of various texts and artistic expressions, including scholarly works, literary and non-literary texts, film, art and/or music, students will learn about the migratory patterns, philosophies, cultural histories, and sociopolitical structures of select African societies. Specifically, students will examine the values, beliefs, practices, and the various institutions through which these are transmitted.
