Humanities
HUM 102- Introduction to Humanities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how people process and document the human experience through several modes of expression (e.g., philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, history and language).
- Critically and creatively engage with various documents, art forms and/or media within the humanities.
- Conduct and document meaningful, discipline appropriate research.
HUM 104- Myths
- Analyze a range of global myths
- Compare and contrast individual and social implications of diverse mythologies.
- Analyze the global connectivity forged and carried on by diverse myths and legends from multiple cultures.
- Apply the tools and methods of systemic study and problem solving in student’s personal, professional and academic life.
HUM 120- The UK-Ireland Experience
- summarize the history, social structures, and institutions of the UK and Ireland
- analyze the political struggle of the UK and Ireland through their revolutions, reactions and independence movements
- describe the UK and Ireland's cultural and economic development and evaluate its impact in comparison to other contemporary countries
- examine and compare the UK and Ireland's cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries
- analyze cultural and social change in the UK and Ireland, paying particular attention to the contemporary through discussion and experiential service learning
- write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of the UK and Ireland's commitment to cultural and literary preservation and its place on the global stage.
HUM 121- The China Experience
- Summarize the history, social structures, and institutions of China
- Analyze the political struggle of China through their revolutions, reactions and political movements
- Describe China's cultural and economic development and evaluate its impact in comparison to other contemporary countries
- Examine and compare China's cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries
- Analyze cultural and social change in China, paying particular attention to the contemporary through discussion and experiential service learning
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of China's commitment to cultural and literary preservation and its place on the global stage
HUM 123- The Russian Experience
- Summarize the history and social structures and institutions of Russia
- Analyze the political struggle of Russia and Eastern Europe through revolutions, reactions and current political realities
- Describe Russia's economic and cultural development and evaluate its development in comparison to other contemporary Eastern European countries
- Examine and compare Russia's environmental and cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries through discussion and experiential service learning
- Analyze cultural and social change in Russia, paying particular attention to the contemporary
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of Russia's commitment to cultural preservation and environmental sustainability and its emergence into the global economy
HUM 126- Cambodia Experience
- Summarize the history and social structures and institutions of Cambodia
- Analyze the political struggle of Cambodia and SE Asia through revolutions, reactions and political realities
- Describe Cambodia's economic and cultural development and evaluate its development in comparison to other contemporary Asian countries
- Examine and compare Cambodia's environmental and cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries through discussion and experiential service learning
- Analyze cultural and social change in Cambodia, paying particular attention to the contemporary
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of Cambodia's commitment to cultural preservation and environmental sustainability and its emergence into the global economy
HUM 129- Costa Rica Experience
- Summarize the history and social structures and institutions of Costa Rica
- Analyze the political struggles of Costa Rica
- Describe Costa Rica's economic and cultural development and evaluate its development in comparison to other contemporary Latin American countries
- Examine and compare Costa Rica's environmental and cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries through discussion and experiential service learning
- Analyze cultural and social change in Costa Rica, paying particular attention to the contemporary
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of Costa Rica's commitment to cultural preservation and environmental sustainability and its emergence into the global economy
HUM 131- Morocco Experience
- Describe Morocco's cultural, social, and economic development.
- Examine Morocco's business practices and the role of entrepreneurship from both traditional and contemporary perspectives.
- Summarize the historical and political struggles of Morocco through conquests, revolutions, and independence movements up to the present.
- Identify and analyze Morocco's social, political, and environmental challenges in the context of its history, culture, economy and geography.
- Use basic language elements and expressions in either French or Arabic to get around and understand cultural references while in Morocco.
HUM 133- The Greek Experience
- Summarize the history, social structures, and institutions of Greece within the context of Western society
- Analyze the political struggle of Greece through revolutions, reactions and independence movements
- Describe Greece’s cultural and economic development and evaluate its impact in comparison to other contemporary countries
- Examine and compare Greece’s cultural preservation strategies with those of other countries
- Analyze cultural and social change in Greece, paying particular attention to the contemporary through discussion and experiential service learning
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify the social consequences of Greece’s commitment to cultural and literary preservation and its place on the global stage
HUM 134- The Portugal Experience
- Summarize the history, social structures, and institutions of Portugal within the context of European civilization
- Examine the expansion of the Arab empire into the Iberian Peninsula and its influence in the process of Portuguese nation building
- Analyze why the people of the Iberian Peninsula (Portuguese and Spanish) were the first Europeans in exploring the Atlantic Ocean and building the Portuguese empire in Africa, Asia and the Americas
- Analyze the political and social struggles of the Portuguese through conservative dynastic monarchies and republics
- Describe Portugal’s cultural and economic development in the 20th century
- Analyze cultural and social change in Portugal within the framework of the European Union
- Write reflective analysis for e-portfolios that employ print and visual sources to explore and identify life in modern day 21st century Portugal
HUM 135- Windows on the World
- Examine five major factors (perception, cognition, attitudes, relationships and setting) which influence situations and behaviors.
- Apply social psychology theory to interpret literature, drama, and other areas within the humanities.
- Demonstrate integration of social psychology theory and humanities through papers and presentations.
HUM 143- Race, Class, and Gender
- Communicate the significance and interrelated nature of the various dimensions of social inequality (race, class, gender, ethnicity, class, disability, sexuality, religion, etc), how these categories are maintained or transformed, and how these categories impact social conceptions of justice.
- Critically analyze and evaluate how social inequalities exist in social institutions, individual experiences, and among communities.
- Relate individual-level experiences and characteristics to historical patterns and institutional-level social processes.
- Apply the insights of this course to issues that affect communities internally, at the local, regional, national, or global level. Evaluate the nature of these issues and create solutions to further advance social justice for those constituents.
HUM 290- World Cultures: Honors Seminar
- Examine societies and cultures from a cross-cultural analytical perspective.
- Appraise the social construction of knowledge and culture.
- Analyze sources from global literary, historical, religious and philosophical frameworks.
- Examine relationships between cultural chauvinism, ethnocentrism and racism.
- Develop the ability to engage in class discussions with evidence to support arguments.
- Write an honors-level research paper with academic sources and present at the annual
Honors Research Conference.
HUM 291- Latin American Cultures: Honors Seminar
- Analyze the various national identities and cultures in Latin America through literature.
- Assess the dilemma of Latin American economic development today.
- Examine the changing role of women in Latin America.
- Evaluate United States-Latin American relations through the 20th century and into the 21st century.
- Examine Latin America’s role in globalization.
- Write an honors-level research paper with academic sources and present at the annual Honors Research Conference.
HUM 292- Asian Cultures: Honors Seminar
- Integrate the interrelatedness of Asian literature and social psychology.
- Analyze similarities and differences within and between various Asian and Western cultures.
- Interpret Asian literature, the arts and drama through a social psychology lens.
- Integrate the various threads of this course through writing and presentations.
- Write an honors-level research paper with academic sources and present at the annual Honors Research Conference.
HUM 299- Postcolonial and Diaspora Studies: Honors Seminar
- Critically examine interconnections and functions of postcolonial literature and its contexts, including comparative and interdisciplinary issues.
- Develop a clear understanding of the relations and interdependence between different kinds of racialization, indigenous cultural politics, colonial dynamics, and/or diasporic formations.
- Develop an understanding of intersectional and critical approaches to the study of social power
- Develop an understanding of and appreciation for the cultural expression, worldviews, or political movements of racial, ethnic, or indigenous groups or communities
- Practice the use of interdisciplinary methods, and conduct original research
- Develop an awareness of methodological rigor, and develop strong skills in research and writing.