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HUM - Humanities

HUM 101 Introduction to the Humanities

Introduction to the study of selected topics in the humanities from various perspectives (historical, literary, religious, philosophical) in small group discussion (seminar) format.

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 197 Special Studies in Humanities

HUM 197 is primarily for freshman and sophomores; 397 is primarily for juniors and seniors; 597 is primarily for graduate students. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

HUM 202 Age of Charlemagne

Artistic, cultural, economic, and political study of the Carolingian period of the Middle Ages. Special emphasis placed on the reign of Charlemagne and the Carolingian Renaissance. Prerequisites: ART 185; HST 200.

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 301 Medieval Synthesis: Love in the Middle Ages

An integrative, interdisciplinary seminar (employing history and literary criticism) examining love in its many medieval guises, e.g., love of God, of family, erotic love, and illicit love. Pre/Co-Requisites: ENG 362; HST 200 or HST 340.

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 303 Law and Society: Great Trials

Interdisciplinary study of law, from the classical world to modern times, focusing on ethical, jurisprudential, political and legal components of trials of major historical figures. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 340 Race, Class and Power: South Africa in the Twentieth Century

The course explores the apartheid system and the challenges it faced from liberalism, Black Nationalism, and Marxism. It also examines post- apartheid South Africa. Identical to HST 379. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

HST 379

HUM 370 The Age of Augustus

Literature, history, art, and culture of the Roman world under its first emperor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 397 Special Studies in Humanities

HUM 197 is primarily for freshman and sophomores; 397 is primarily for juniors and seniors; 597 is primarily for graduate students. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

HUM 430 Self and Identity in American Life

This interdisciplinary honors seminar explores identity formation in American life. Students explore major theories of identity formation and apply them to different dimensions of identity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.

Credits
3(3-0)

HUM 510 Words and Music: A Theatrical Partnership

The course considers musical theater as a unique art form, combining music, literature, and stagecraft into a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any 300-level course in music, English, foreign language, or theater and interpretation.

Credits
4(4-0)

HUM 597 Special Studies in Humanities

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)