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.