2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog
Humanities Courses
HUM 1100 Human Culture and Ideas (3 credits)
An examination of the different forms of cultural expression in diverse societies, and contemporary approaches to their contextual study and interpretation. Liberal Education Goal Areas 6 & 8.
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HUM 1101 Acting and Performance studies: Creative Analysis, Listening, and Empathy (3 credits)
An introductory level course (for students of all majors) intended to engage students in the study of theatrical acting and social performance, alongside careful textual and written analysis, as a means to reach deeper understandings of the humanities and arts and the usefulness of these fields in today's technically-driven, information-based world. Liberal Education Goal Area 6.
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HUM 2107 Themes in Cultural History (3 credits)
Study of a particular theme or central human issue in a variety of historical settings through the close analysis of various cultural documents and practices. May be repeated under distinct subtitles. (Might not be offered every year.)
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HUM 3107 Topics in Cultural Studies (1-4 credits)
Interdisciplinary study of a particular historical or contemporary culture. Contact the Humanities Coordinator for current or expected topic areas. May be repeated under distinct subtitles. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.)
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HUM 4917 DIS Tchg Assoc | (1-2 credits)
Directed Independent Study | Teaching Associate
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HUM 4920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)
When taken as Senior Seminar the following description may apply: An integrative seminar involving readings, discussions, and
student presentations centering on the study and articulation of relationships between disciplines. A problem, event, movement or
concept will be used as the focus of the course. Designed for senior year.
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HUM 4990 Thesis (3 credits)
A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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