Humanities

Hum 180X Introduction to the Humanities

Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introductory course to the humanities that surveys Western and Eastern artistic and theoretical expression. Through themes in the humanities, students will explore the disciplines of art, music, theatre and their relationships to one another. A number of important art works and diverse genres in each discipline will be analyzed and discussed through critical and analytical discussions, readings and writings, critiques, and self-guided (independent) field trips. Assignments will enable students to appreciate and value the arts in a historical, social, (multi)cultural, biographical, and aesthetic context.

Hum 190 Humanities Seminar

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An interdisciplinary course that explores the nature and interconnection of three art forms: visual arts, music, and theater. Each seminar is unique, focusing on specific works of art in depth. Team taught by instructors in each discipline. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.