| HUM 1103 Appreciation of the Film as Art,
3 credits
Study of the main genres of the film as art and a medium of communication peculiar to the twentieth century. Designed to create more intelligent and critical film viewers, the course incorporates relevant films, textural materials, and attendance at performances.
HUM 1104 Developing a Philosophy of Life,
2 credits
Focuses upon the three major issues which every human being must face in developing a philosophy of life: man’s relation to nature; man’s relation to his/her fellow man; man’s relation to him/herself. Through speakers, reading the newspaper and other articles, journals, lectures and discussion groups, the course will try to expand the student’s awareness of the major issues of our time. It will also try to enable the student to form a clear and well-defended point of view in relation to these issues.
HUM 1111 Spanish and Latin American Culture: Pre-Columbia Civilizations, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
(Cross-listed with SPAN 1111)
This course acquaints students with the civilization and culture of Spain and Latin America. HUM 1111 will focus on Pre-Columbian civilizations that existed before the arrival of the Spaniards, including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec and Aztec civilizations. The destruction of the Pre-Columbian civilizations by the Conquistadors will also be analyzed. This course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
HUM 1112 Spanish and Latin American Culture:
Conquest to Present, 3 credits
(Cross-listed with SPAN 1112)
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
An introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world from the time of the Spanish Conquest to the present with respect to politics and social life, literature, religion, music and the arts. Through assigned readings and multi-media presentations students will discover the rich variety of Hispanic cultures that exist today and how have they developed over the past 500 years.
HUM 1130 Humanities Symposia, 1-2 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study of a topic of the humanities that is interdisciplinary in focus and representative of different cultural perspectives. Students participate in a semester-long series of lectures, discussions, and artistic performances.
HUM 1141 Humanities in the Modern World I,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study of the development and transformation of Western culture that began in the 17th century and climaxed in the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment of the 18th century. It emphasizes ideas in their time frame; illustrates how creative achievements like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture, science, and society cross-influence one another; and provides an understanding of how people inherit as well as create culture and how ideas about humanity add to a continuing dialogue.
HUM 1151 Humanities in the Modern World II,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study of 19th century Western culture, emphasizing ideas associated with the age of romanticism, the development of socialism, feminism, industrialization, and evolutionary theory. Illustrates how 19th century creative achieve-ments like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture, science, and society cross-influence one another and reflect their times. Provides an understanding of how people inherit as well as create culture and how ideas about humanity add to a continuing dialogue.
HUM 1161 Humanities in the Modern World III,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Covers the development and transformation of Western culture that began in the 19th century and continues in the 20th century. Illustrates how creative achievements like music, art, literature, philosophy, architecture, science, and society respond and reflect the 20th century experiences of totalitarianism, mass society, modern technology, and world war. Provides an understanding of how people inherit, as well as create, culture, and how new ideas join a continuing dialogue about the human condition.
HUM 1171 Honors Seminar, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Prerequisites: ENGL 1121 with a grade of C or better and member of the Honors Program or consent of instructor
Directed, in-depth study in the humanities with a focus that is interdisciplinary, with ties to economic and sociological concerns, and pertinent to different international and cultural perspectives.
HUM 1172 Honors Experience, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1121, member of the Honors Program, or consent of instructor
Experiential study and exploration of a city or cities, usually Minneapolis and St. Paul, through a variety of perspectives including creative endeavors, nature and history of the city, cultural and ethnic diversity, and interpretation of personal emotions and reflections as both observer and participant in city life.
HUM 2200 Field Study Abroad, 1-3 credits
(Cross-listed as CHIN 2200, FREN 2200,
GERM 2200, SPAN 2200 and SWED 2200)
Takes students abroad to study and observe, firsthand, both ancient and modern components of civilizations. When offered as a tour, a classroom segment will precede the trip, covering such topics as a brief history of the area to be visited, cultural differences, etc. No knowledge of the language is required.
HUM 2231 Introduction to Africa, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Designed to introduce students to Africa. Examines the geographic, historical, and cultural diversity of North, East, West, and South African societies and provides an understanding of modern Africa by exploring African literature, art, music, political and economic structures, and social structures. Applicable to world and global studies requirements.
HUM 2232 Women in Western Civilization,
3 credits
Study of women within the social and cultural history of Western civilization. Examines women in the sciences and the arts, women in positions of power and subordination, and looks at the question of gender in Western traditions.
HUM 2233 Women in American Culture,
3 credits
(Cross-listed as WOST 2233)
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 7)
Designed to introduce students to issues of gender, class, and race in the United States social and cultural histories. Examines the cultural legacies and traditions which have shaped both the past and present. Provides an appreciation for the role women have had in this country’s progress and examines the impacts gender assumptions play in work, social values, and directions for our nation’s future.
HUM 2234 Women in a Global Perspective,
3 credits
(Cross-listed as WOST 2234)
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Introduces the study of gender and women’s issues in countries outside the USA. Designed to examine issues of cultural diversity, race, class, religious and social structures, literature and the arts, politics and economic development in countries such as China, Africa, the Pacific Rim, Europe, Russia, and Latin America.
HUM 2241 Heritage of the Western World I:
The Greek World, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical, political, literary—that have proved of enduring value or influence in molding the civilization of our time. Works will be read either in their entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus, Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno, More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr. Faustus).
HUM 2251 Heritage of the Western World II:
Rome and Christianity, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical, political, literary—that have proved of enduring value or influence in molding the civilization of our time. Works will be read either in their entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus, Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno, More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr. Faustus).
HUM 2261 Heritage of the Western World III:
Medieval World, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical, political, literary—that have proved of enduring value or influence in molding the civilization of our time. Works will be read either in their entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus, Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno, More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr. Faustus).
HUM 2271 Heritage of the Western World IV:
The Renaissance and Reformation,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 6 and 8)
Study, in historical context, of classics of the ancient and medieval worlds—philosophical, political, literary—that have proved of enduring value or influence in molding the civilization of our time. Works will be read either in their entirety or in part (e.g., The Iliad, Oedipus, Plato’s Republic, The Bible, The Inferno, More’s Utopia, Luther’s Address, Dr. Faustus).
HUM 2299 Independent Study, 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Two courses in humanities successfully completed
Designed to offer students the opportunity to do extensive reading or research on a specific topic in humanities.
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