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HUM 1101 – Introduction to Humanities

Course Description

Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include: historical and cultural developments; contributions of the humanities; and research project.

 

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Historical and Cultural Developments

Class

5

Contributions of the Humanities

D. Lab

0

Research Project

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

ENG 1101 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

 

 

 

 

Historical and Cultural Developments

35

0

0

Ancient period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Classical period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Medieval period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Renaissance period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Baroque period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Revolutionary period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

Modern period

Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature.

 

 

 

CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HUMANITIES

10

0

0

Significance

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

 

 

 

Influence

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

 

 

 

RESEARCH PROJECT

5

0

0

Research Project

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

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Media
Print
Audio/Visual
Web
Other

Note: Please adhere to the APA Formatting and Style Guidelines.
Examples:
   Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.

   Duncan, G.J., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (Eds.). (1997). Consequences of growing up poor. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.

Print:

Benton, Janetta Rebold & DiYannie, Robert. (2007). Arts and culture, 2 vols. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.

Fiero, Gloria U. (2006). Landmarks in humanities. New York: McGraw Hill.

Perry, M. (2004).The humanities in the western tradition: Readings in literature and thought. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Sporre, Dennis J. (2004). Reality through the arts. (5th ed.). New York:  Prentice Hall.

Witt, M. (2005). The humanities. (7th ed.)  Boston:  Houghton Mifflin Company.

Posted: 09/18/08