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A study of the humanities invites you to open your
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HUMANITIES 111
Exploring Culture: The Ancient World (5)
Explores development of cultures from prehistoric era to Middle Ages. Examines how religion, music, art and literature are shaped by social/historical contexts. Ancient civilizations, through development of Western culture/thought in Greece and Rome, and ends with development of Christianity and impact in Middle Ages. Previously HUMAN 111. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 111W
Exploring Culture: The Ancient World (5)
Explores development of cultures from prehistoric era to Middle Ages. Examines how religion, music, art and literature are shaped by social/historical contexts. Ancient civilizations, through development of Western culture/thought in Greece and Rome, and ends with development of Christianity and impact in Middle Ages. Previously HUMAN 111W. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 112
Exploring Culture: Medieval Europe to 1790 (5)
Explores development of Western culture/thought, focusing on religion, art, music and literature in social/historical contexts of Late Middle Ages, Renaissance, Age of Exploration, Baroque/Reformation and Enlightenment. Emphasis on social/historical transition which result in clear intellectual/cultural shifts. Previously HUMAN 112. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 112W
Exploring Culture: Medieval Europe to 1790 (5)
Explores development of Western culture/thought, focusing on religion, art, music and literature in social/historical contexts of Late Middle Ages, Renaissance, Age of Exploration, Baroque/Reformation and Enlightenment. Emphasis on social/historical transition which result in clear intellectual/cultural shifts. Previously HUMAN 112 W. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 113
Exploring Culture: Changing World Order (5)
Explores changes in art, music, literature, religion as Western cultures move through social/historical changes 19th/20th centuries. Searchfor individual/social identity in collision of science, technology, relativism, internationalism, political polarization and new philosophies on human nature/personal responsibility. Previously HUMAN 113. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 113W
Exploring Culture: Changing World Order (5)
Explores changes in art, music, literature, religion as Western cultures move through social/historical changes 19th/20th centuries. Searchfor individual/social identity in collision of science, technology, relativism, internationalism, political polarization and new philosophies on human nature/personal responsibility. Previously HUMAN 113 W. Mandatory decimal grading.
HUMANITIES 160
Culture and Science (5)
The distinctive culture of the West evolved from a series of physical explanations of the universe. Each new explanation brought unsettling changes in culture. This class studies the impact of eight such decisive changes. Previously HUMAN 160. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 160W
Culture and Science (5)
The distinctive culture of the West evolved from a series of physical explanations of the universe. Each new explanation brought unsettling changes in culture. This class studies the impact of eight such decisive changes. Previously HUMAN 160W. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 164
World Dance: Pacific Rim (3)
Class will explore various Pacific Rim cultures through the medium of dance. Lecture, demonstration and film will be followed by the physical experience of learning dances from around the world. It will provide dynamic learning through a combination of intellectual and experiential activities. Dual listed as PE 147. Previously HUMAN 161. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 165
World Dance: Europe and Africa (3)
Class will explore various European and African cultures through the medium of dance. Lecture, demonstration and film viewing will be followed by the physical experience of learning dances from around the world. It will provide a dynamic learning experience through a combination of intellectual and experiential activities. Dual listed as PE 148. Previously HUMAN 162. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 275
In Search of the Goddess: Images of Women (5)
Explore visual/written images of women in the Ancient World and Western cultures over the centuries. Examine how these images have changed as the roles of women have changed in literature, art, religion, politics and economics. Analyze narratives of goddesses/women, their symbols and their paths to resistance and power. Previously HUMAN 275. Prerequisite: ASSET/COMPASS placement in ENGL& 101 or higher. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 291
Special Topics in Humanities (1)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 281.
HUMANITIES 291W
Special Topics in Humanities - W (1)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities Previously HUMAN 281W.
HUMANITIES 292
Special Topics in Humanities (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 282.
HUMANITIES 292W
Special Topics in Humanities - W (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 282W.
HUMANITIES 293
Special Topics in Humanities (3)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 283.
HUMANITIES 293W
Special Topics in Humanities - W (3)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 283W.
HUMANITIES 294
Special Topics in Humanities (4)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 284.
HUMANITIES 295
Special Topics in Humanities (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in humanities. Previously HUMAN 285.
HUMANITIES 297
Individual Project in Humanities (1)
Individual project in a specific area of humanities. By arrangement with instructor. Previously HUMAN 297. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 298
Individual Project in Humanities (2)
Individual project in a specific area of humanities. By arrangement with instructor. Previously HUMAN 298. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
HUMANITIES 299
Individual Project in Humanities (3)
Individual project in a specific area of humanities. By arrangement with instructor. Previously HUMAN 299. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
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