| HUM 1103 Appreciation
of the Film as Art,
3 credits
Study of the main genres of the film as art and a medium of communication peculiar
to the twentieth century. Designed to create more intelligent and critical film
viewers, the course incorporates relevant films, textural materials, and attendance
at performances.
HUM 1104 Developing a Philosophy of Life,
2 credits
Focuses upon the three major issues which every human being must face in developing
a philosophy of life: man’s relation to nature; man’s relation
to his/her fellow man; man’s relation to him/herself. Through speakers,
reading the newspaper and other articles, journals, lectures and discussion
groups, the course will try to expand the student’s awareness of the
major issues of our time. It will also try to enable the student to form a
clear and well-defended point of view in relation to these issues.
HUM 1130 Humanities Symposia, 1-2 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study of a topic of the humanities that is interdisciplinary
in focus and representative of different cultural
perspectives. Students participate in a semester-long
series of lectures, discussions, and artistic performances.
HUM 1141 Humanities in the Modern World I,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study of the development and transformation of Western culture that began in
the 17th century and climaxed in the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment
of the 18th century. It emphasizes ideas in their time frame; illustrates how
creative achievements like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture,
science, and society cross-influence one another; and provides an understanding
of how people inherit as well as create culture and how ideas about humanity
add to a continuing dialogue.
HUM 1151 Humanities in the Modern World II,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study of 19th century Western culture, emphasizing ideas associated with the
age of romanticism, the development of socialism, feminism, industrialization,
and evolutionary theory. Illustrates how 19th century creative achievements
like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture, science, and society
cross-influence one another and reflect their times. Provides an understanding
of how people inherit as well as create culture and how ideas about humanity
add to a continuing dialogue.
HUM 1161 Humanities in the Modern World III,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Covers the development and transformation of Western culture that began in
the 19th century and continues in the 20th century. Illustrates how creative
achievements like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture, science,
and society respond and reflect the 20th century experiences of totalitarianism,
mass society, modern technology, and world war. Provides an understanding of
how people inherit, as well as create, culture, and how new ideas join a continuing
dialogue about the human condition.
HUM 1171 Honors Seminar, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Prerequisites: ENGL 1121 with a grade of C or better
and member of the Honors Program or consent of
instructor.
Directed, in-depth study in the humanities with
a focus that is interdisciplinary, with ties to
economic and sociological concerns, and pertinent
to different international and cultural perspectives.
HUM 1172 Honors Experience, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1121, member of the Honors Program,
or consent of instructor.
Experiential study and exploration of a city or
cities, usually Minneapolis and St. Paul, through
a variety of perspectives including creative endeavors,
nature and history of the city, cultural and ethnic
diversity, and interpretation of personal emotions
and reflections as both observer and participant
in city life.
HUM 2200 Field Study Abroad, 1-3 credits
(Cross-listed as CHIN 2200, FREN 2200, GERM 2200
and SPAN 2200)
Takes students abroad to study and observe, firsthand,
both ancient and modern components of civilizations.
When offered as a tour, a classroom segment will
precede the trip, covering such topics as a brief
history of the area to be visited, cultural differences,
etc. No knowledge of the language is required.
HUM 2231 Introduction to Africa, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Designed to introduce students to Africa. Examines
the geographic, historical, and cultural diversity
of North, East, West, and South African societies
and provides an understanding of modern Africa
by exploring African literature, art, music, political
and economic structures, and social structures.
Applicable to world and global studies requirements.
HUM 2232 Women in Western Civilization,
3 credits
Study of women within the social and cultural history of Western civilization.
Examines women in the sciences and the arts, women in positions of power and
subordination, and looks at the question of gender in Western traditions.
HUM 2233 Women in American Culture,
3 credits
(Cross-listed as WOST 2233)
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 7)
Designed to introduce students to issues of gender, class, and race in the
United States social and cultural histories. Examines the cultural legacies
and traditions which have shaped both the past and present. Provides an appreciation
for the role women have had in this country’s progress and examines the
impacts gender assumptions play in work, social values, and directions for
our nation’s future.
HUM 2234 Women in a Global Perspective,
3 credits
(Cross-listed as WOST 2234)
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Introduces the study of gender and women’s issues in countries outside
the USA. Designed to examine issues of cultural diversity, race, class, religious
and social structures, literature and the arts, politics and economic development
in countries such as China, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Europe, Russia, and Latin
America.
HUM 2241 Heritage of the Western World: The Greek
World, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the
ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical,
political, literary—that have proved of enduring
value or influence in molding the civilization
of our time. Works will be read either in their
entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus,
Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno,
More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr.
Faustus).
HUM 2251 Heritage of the Western World: Rome and
Christianity, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the
ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical,
political, literary—that have proved of enduring
value or influence in molding the civilization
of our time. Works will be read either in their
entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus,
Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno,
More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr.
Faustus).
HUM 2261 Heritage of the Western World: Medieval
World, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the
ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical,
political, literary—that have proved of enduring
value or influence in molding the civilization
of our time. Works will be read either in their
entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus,
Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno,
More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr.
Faustus).
HUM 2271 Heritage of the Western World: The Renaissance
and Reformation, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the
ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical,
political, literary—that have proved of enduring
value or influence in molding the civilization
of our time. Works will be read either in their
entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus,
Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno,
More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr.
Faustus).
HUM 2299 Independent Study, 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Two courses in humanities successfully
completed.
Designed to offer students the opportunity to do
extensive reading or research on a specific topic
in humanities.
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