HUMA 106 Introduction to Modern Humanities
This course is an introduction to the humanities through a review of some of the major developments in human culture from the Renaissance to today. It analyzes how modern societies express their ideas through art, literature, music, religion and philosophy. Humanities 101 is not a prerequisite for this course.
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Notes
Students do not need to take
HUMA 101 before taking
HUMA 106
HUMA 106Introduction to Modern Humanities
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
General and Liberal Studies
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Students do not need to take HUMA 101 before taking HUMA 106
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the humanities through a review of some of the major developments in human culture from the Renaissance to today. It analyzes how modern societies express their ideas through art, literature, music, religion and philosophy. Humanities 101 is not a prerequisite for this course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Broaden their perspectives within the humanities and to introduce them not only to Western culture but to other cultures and beliefs as well
- Develop the ability to write effective essays and critical reviews
- Develop the capacity to critically analyze works of art
- Explore how the humanities are closely connected to philosophy, mythology, religion, morality, love, happiness, death, nature, technology and society
- Gain a general exposure to the various genres of the humanities
- Gain an understanding of what comprises a piece of art, music, cinema, drama, literature, photography, poetry
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies