HUMN 1101 Syllabus

Subject Code

HUMN

Course Number

1101

Course Title

Introduction to Humanities

Prerequisites

ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity as expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature in the early, middle, and modern periods. The humanities provide insight into people and society in both the Western and non-Western world. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.

Course Outcomes

Historical and Cultural Developments

Order

Description

1

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature from various historical periods.


Contributions of the Humanities

Order

Description

1

Recognize the significance of the humanities in the thought and technology of the historical-cultural periods.

2

Identify the influence of the humanities on contemporary and future thought and technology.


Research

Order

Description

1

Use print and electronic reference materials to complete research on a topic in the humanities.