19 courses with the subject SHU, 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.
SHU 105Chinese Culture & Contemp. China (Humanities)3
Credit(s) Introduces students to Chinese civilization and develops an awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Oriental and Western cultures.
SHU 150Faith, Religion, & Society (Liberal Arts Curriculum)3
Credit(s) An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment.
SHU 205Special Topic:Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)
Variable (1 - 3) Credit(s) This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine specific topics related to genocide and the Holocaust. It is offered as part of the minor in Genocide and Holocaust Studies.
Credit(s) This course studies Environmental Writing as a genre that is informed by literary and journalistic conventions and as a tool for environmental advocacy. Students examine how a writer’s choice of form and genre reflect cultural values and develop communication skills through writing on a variety of environmental issues for a range of audiences.
SHU 251National Parks: US Past and Present (Humanities)3
Credit(s) This course provides the opportunity to explore and learn about American culture through the lens of the U.S. National Park System and adjacent areas. This course takes place through an immersive experience in various National Parks across the United States. The course uses the variation in regional geography, landscape, natural and cultural resources, people, and religion as the basis for cultural exploration. Students will become familiar with the reciprocal influences between people, environment, resources, and cultures and how these influences shape the lives and environments of the US.
Credit(s) This introductory course in film aesthetics critically examines the primary elements in the motion picture. Students learn how a film builds meaning by analyzing the diverse components that construct a movie such as editing, directing, scoring, acting, and dramatic storytelling. It familiarizes students with film genres, cinema technology, and historical movements relevant to the development of the medium.
Variable (0- 3) Credit(s) Taking place in an urban area within the United States, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They become sensitive to cultural differences and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit. Fee.
SHU 325City Study Experience (Abroad) (Humanities)
Variable (1 - 3) Credit(s) Taking place in an urban area outside of the US, Canada, or Western Europe, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They become sensitive to cultural differences and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit. Fee.
Variable (1 - 3) Credit(s) Taking place in an urban area in Western Europe or Canada, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students will expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They will become sensitive to cultural differences and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit. Fee.
Variable (0 - 3) Credit(s) Taking place in an urban area in Western Europe or Canada, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students will expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They will become sensitive to cultural differences and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. This course examines cultural, social, and political developments in Europe from 1600 to the present. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit. Fee.
Credit(s) Designed to analyze topics in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice affecting historical, cultural, and/or geographical regions and/or groups of the global world. Topics vary and the curriculum includes diverse cultural texts and primary sources from minoritized communities.
Credit(s) This course covers diverse issues and topics related to the cinema while emphasizing advanced research writing in the humanities. Topical focus could include: film genres (e.g.,”The Western”,”The Documentary”), cinematic history (e.g.,”Films of the Silent Era”), international movements (e.g.,”The French New Wave”), directors (e.g., “Hitchcock”), or particular thematic or theoretical studies relevant to the humanities (e.g., “Literary Adaptations”,”War in Film”).
SHU 505Special Topic: Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)
Variable (1 - 3) Credit(s) This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine specific topics related to genocide and the Holocaust. It is offered as part of the graduate Certificate in Genocide and Holocaust Studies.
Credit(s) This course provides the opportunity to do significant independent research on a topic in the field of Holocaust and genocide studies. Research is guided by an appropriate faculty member. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
SHU 800Seminar Genocide/Holocaust Studies (Humanities)3
Credit(s) This course offers an opportunity for graduate students in Genocide and Holocaust Studies to participate in intensive seminars, workshops or conferences, both in the United States and abroad.
SHU 910Research in Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)3
Credit(s) Provides opportunity to do significant research on a topic in the field of genocide and Holocaust studies. Research is guided by an appropriate faculty member.