Course Goals
To increase students’ knowledge of the humanities and introduce students to the major figures, historical periods, and themes in the history of humankind.
Core Course Topics
Disciplines within the humanities
The various genres of music, literature, the arts (visual, dance, theater), and architecture.
Major religious and political structures present in the time-periods studied
Major leaders, philosophers, artists, and figures of the time-periods studied
The inter-related nature of politics, the arts, and culture throughout history
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Examine how the arts, philosophy, religion, and/or language reflect and shape humanity and the values of cultures.
Explain major terms and concepts of the humanities from the various time periods.
Identify and appraise major artistic and philosophical works from representative cultural periods and social movements.
Develop an understanding of cross-cultural intersectionality as reflected in languages, the arts, religion, or philosophy.
Critically evaluate artistic, literary, and philosophical works and their contribution to the human experience.
Contrast the changing genres and styles of the humanities that marked different historical periods and cultures