13 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.
Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.
Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.
Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values, and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student’s critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special interest groups and academicians.
Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from prehistory up to the 1300s, integrating the arts, literature, religion, and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in this course require college level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports.
Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from the 1300s until 1900s, integrating the visual arts, literature, religion, music and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.
Broadens understanding and awareness of Women and Gender studies produced within the cultural and historical contexts of social groups throughout the world which may draw upon such fields as art, literature, religion, philosophy, social sciences, and music. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.
Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.
Introduces students to beliefs, historical developments, and forms of creative expression that have shaped cultures in regions outside Europe and North America (non-western). Studies the cultures, values, creative expressions, and historical development of selected non-western regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceania, or the Pre-Columbian Americas. The assignments in this course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports.
Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African-American life, history, and culture. Examines specific events, ideologies, and individuals that have shaped the contours of African-American life. Studies the history, sociology, economics, religion, politics, psychology, creative productions, and culture of African- Americans. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.
Studies the cultural expressions of mythology. Considers selected mythologies representing diverse global culture, with emphasis on parallels and divergences in structure, purpose, and representation in literature and the arts. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.
Explores the significance of Greek and Roman cultures on the individual and society, expressed prominently from the Classical Age in Athens to its survival during Roman times. Explores the key contributions that the Greeks and Romans have imparted upon storytelling, theater, philosophy, civics, political morphology, and the arts and the impact they have in the modern world. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.
Examines selected values and expressions of ideas of western and non-western cultures throughout the twentieth century and beyond, integrating the visual arts, literature, performing arts, religion, and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.
Source: Germanna Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
