Course Listing
Introduction to Humanities
HUMN 100 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: An introduction to the humanities through a review of some of the major developments in human culture. The goal is to analyze how societies express their ideas through art, literature, music, religion, and philosophy and to consider some of the underlying assumptions about the way societies are formed and run. Focus is on developing the conceptual tools to understand cultural phenomena critically.
Special Topics in Humanities
HUMN 198 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: A study of selected topics in the humanities. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HUMN 198 or HUMN 398 only once.
Films of Alfred Hitchcock
HUMN 198G | 1 Credit
Course Desc: An examination of the ideas and techniques of one of the century's greatest film directors, Alfred Hitchcock. Topics include Hitchcock's evolution as a filmmaker and his film techniques. Three of his best-known American films, (Rear Window, North By Northwest, and Psycho) are viewed and discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 198G or HUMN 398G.
Films of Woody Allen
HUMN 198H | 1 Credit
Course Desc: A detailed examination of the films of Woody Allen, beginning with the early comedies and progressing to the later dramatic films. The films' development, construction, motifs, critical and popular success are explored. Topics include Allen's influences; the nature and subjects of his comedy; his use of narrative; and recurrent themes of sex, love, death, psychoanalysis, and New York City. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 198H or HUMN 398H.
Myth in the World
HUMN 351 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: "Recommended: HUMN 100. An interdisciplinary survey of myths from around the world. The objective is to evaluate the influences of myth on culture and society, develop critical reflection using the methods of interdisciplinary study, discuss how myths shape cultural, individual and national identities, and communicate in writing and oral presentation the influence of world myths on their material and non-material culture. Topics include origin myths, comparative mythology, gender, the archetypes, heroes, tricksters, material and non-material culture, ritual, and sacred place."
Advanced Special Topics in Humanities
HUMN 398 | 1 - 6 Credits
Course Desc: A study of selected topics in the humanities. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HUMN 198 or HUMN 398 only once.
American Film Genre Evolution
HUMN 398O | 1 Credit
Course Desc: An examination of the idea of genre in the American cinema. Focus is on the definition, history, and future direction of film noir, the romantic comedy, the western, and the combat film. Classic clips and complete films by Altman, Eastwood, Lucas, Scorsese, Spielberg, and Tarantino are discussed.
Humanities Capstone
HUMN 495 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in a student's last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: HUMN 100, an upper-level ARTH, an upper-level ENGL, an upper-level HUMN, and an upper-level PHIL. A study of humanities that synthesizes knowledge gained through previous study. An individually chosen research project is used to examine the nature of human responsibility to self, others, and the environment; the role of intellectual inquiry in human life; and the role of creativity in human life. Career options are also explored.