Humanities

HUM 106: Humanities I (H9 900)

Credits: 3:0:3
This course focuses on ancient and Medieval Studies. Through an interdisciplinary study involving literature, philosophy, and history, this course focuses on the ancient and medieval cultures and their relevance to our own.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment

HUM 107: American Studies I (H9 903D)

Credits: 3:0:3
Through an interdisciplinary study that includes literature, philosophy, and history, this course focuses on American cultures, especially popular culture.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment

HUM 108: Humanities II (H9 900)

Credits: 3:0:3
The focus for this course is modern studies. Through an interdisciplinary study involving literature, philosophy, and history, this course focuses on the development of the 15th through 20th century cultures.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment

HUM 120: Introduction to Film Study

Credits: 3:0:3
This course is an introduction to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing. The course includes screenings, readings, written essays, and on-line discussion boards.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment

HUM 144: Cultural Expressions of Gender

Credits: 3:0:3
This course explores the ways gender, sex, class, race, and nationality intersect to shape experience, culture, and social institutions. Various theories will be surveyed as well as analysis from scholars in the field. The class will then situate these theories in global and historical perspectives. Areas of analysis include social institutions such as family, education, work, media, sports, and cultural representations of gender.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment

HUM 210: American Studies II

Credits: 3:0:3
This course is a study of the topics and methods of the interdisciplinary study of American culture. Students will examine the perspective of American Studies and complete an American Studies project.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment