2023-2025 Catalog

HMTS 109A-E Encounters in Humanities

Five major areas in the humanities studied: Literature, theater, philosophy, art, and music. One credit, Introductory study in each area broadens humanities perspectives and enables students to pursue more in-depth studies.  (HT)

Credits

1-5

Prerequisite

ENGL 100

Distribution

Humanities Theory (HT)

Outcomes

  1. Identify a major literary figure and work, such as Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie.
  2. Know the origins of philosophy and the history of selected greats. i.e. Ptah-Hotep and Socrates.
  3. Experience drama by first learning its history, then studying the form of the written play, and finally by viewing a live production.
  4. Identify a major artist and his work, such as Diego and his dog. And create their own work of acrylic on canvas.
  5. Identify music of a specific time period and what instruments are implemented in its creation.