HUM 121 Introduction to the Humanities
Course Information
| Course Number | HUM 121 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to the Humanities |
| Description | This course is an overview of the principal trends in Western thought and artistic expression from ancient times to the contemporary. Its aim is to foster an appreciation of how diverse ideas and works of art have contributed to our understanding of the universal human experience. Classroom instruction will be supplemented by guided tours of museums/exhibitions, and attendance at live performances of works pertinent to the course. |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: CPT Writing score of at least 66 or else successful completion of Writing and English II (ENGL 0090)
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role or contribution of the Western cultural heritage to the humanities as a whole
- Demonstrate an understanding of other cultural heritages in the humanities
- Identify the links between historical events and human self-expression
- Analyze selected major works in the arts and humanities in terms of their contribution to the understanding of the human experience
- Become familiar with a basic knowledge of major artistic movements, value systems and the individuals who have shaped human culture
- Critically evaluate the aesthetic quality of literary works of art (Poetry, Prose, Essay, Drama)
- Critically evaluate the aesthetic quality of visual art forms (Sculpture, painting, architecture)
- Critically evaluate the aesthetic quality of performance art forms (Dance, Theater, Music, Film)
- Facilitate active learning by exposure to major works of the literary, visual, and performing arts
- Identify and understand your own ability to express personal identity in the arts
- Define and understand the term humanities and the school of thought it created.
- Identify and analyze the relationships that exist among the several areas of the humanities within the boundaries of popular culture.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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