HUMA 210 Studies in theHumanities I – 3 hours credit – Course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. This initial course will cover the ancient and medieval periods of western (European) civilization, with modest attempts at comparison with non-western works. The course will provide insight into people and society. Other topics covered in the course include historical and cultural developments; contributions of the humanities; and research project.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Ancient period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Classical period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Medieval period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Renaissance period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Baroque period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Revolutionary period.
- Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature of the Modern period.
- 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.
- Utilize print and electronic reference materials to complete a research project on a topic in the humanities.