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

Credit Hours

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

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

Contributions of the Humanities

  • Recognize the significance of the humanities in the thought and technology of the historical-cultural periods.
  • Identify the influence of the humanities on contemporary and future thought and technology.

Research

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