HUM 0001. Introduction to Humanities I
Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Introduction to the western cultural tradition through a survey of its religion, art, philosophy, literature, music, and architecture; covers prehistory through the Middle Ages. (CSU, UC)
HUM 0001 - Introduction to Humanities I
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Introduction to the western cultural tradition through a survey of its religion, art, philosophy, literature, music, and architecture; covers prehistory through the Middle Ages. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe diverse cultural artifacts and values from the ancient through medieval eras. Analyze and explain diverse cultural artifacts and values from the ancient through medieval eras. Compare and contrast diverse cultural artifacts and values within and/or across cultures from the ancient through medieval eras Communicate effectively orally or in writing on a topic in the humanities from the ancient through medieval eras. Course Content Outline Art, architecture, history, literature, music and philosophy from the following periods: 1. The Dawn of Culture 2. Ancient Egypt 3. Aegean Culture and the Rise of Ancient Greece 4. Classical and Hellenistic Greece 5. The Roman World 6. Judaism and the Rise of Christianity 7. Byzantine Civilization 8. Islamic Civilization 9. The Early Middle Ages and the Romanesque 10. The Gothic and Late Middle Ages Course Objectives Course Objectives Students will, through oral and written work: 1. Describe the art, architecture, literature, music and philosophy from the ancient through the medieval world; 2. Chart figures, movements and themes on a timeline from the ancient through the medieval world; 3. Describe themes, styles and techniques of art in the ancient world and the medieval world; 4. Compare and contrast themes, styles and techniques of art in the ancient world and the medieval world; 5. Describe architecture in each of the aforementioned worlds and compare these architectural trends and styles with the trends and styles in art; 6. Compare and contrast architectural styles between the major relevant eras; 7. List and describe the literature created in the ancient world through the medieval world; 8. Compare and contrast the literature created in the various eras and between the literature and the art, architecture, philosophy and historical circumstances of these eras; 9. List and describe notable composers and their compositions in the ancient through the medieval world; 10. Compare and contrast the musical styles created in the various eras and between the musical styles, art, architecture, history and philosophy of the various eras; 11. List major philosophers from each era, describe their philosophical systems and compare and contrast philosophical trends through the various eras; 12. Discuss themes underlying the art, architecture, history, literature, music, and philosophy in the ancient through the medieval world. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read Book 1 of Homer's Iliad, and be prepared to discuss the ancient Greek value system in terms of the importance of personal honor. 2. Read Dante's Inferno, Canto XXXIV, and be prepared to discuss why fraud is one of the worst of sins and how it helps define evil as an act contrary to God’s greatest gift to mankind; namely, love. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Pick a topic from the European Middle Ages (c. 500 - 1300 AD) and write a 6-8 page research paper on it. 2. In a three page paper, describe the difference between Aristotelian virtue ethics and contemporary ethics. Provide examples from the Nichomachean Ethics or the Eudemian Ethics supporting your claims about virtue ethics. Finally, pick one sculpture from the ancient world and describe the relationship between the sculpture and Aristotle's characterization of the exemplary man. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Humanities
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The study of Humanities offers an approach which integrates the arts, literature, history, music, philosophy and other disciplines. The program focuses on the culture of human civilization from classic antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the Modern Era. The objective of the Humanities is to give a sense of wholeness to human experience.
LGBT 0001 - Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as HUM 27 Also known as WMST 2 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: A broad and general exploration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Studies and its relationship to Feminism. Emphasis on Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and Expression and their intersections with Race/Ethnicity, Class, the LGBT Rights movement in the United States and globally. (C-ID SJS 130) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Outline Course Objectives Course Objectives Methods of Evaluation Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
