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IDS112 Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature: From Classics to Pop

The emphasis of this introductory humanities course is on developing interest in and understanding of art, music, and literature by examining works from ancient to modern times. It includes a consideration of the role of the arts in heightening our awareness of ourselves and the world as well as how art can call attention to social issues such as threats to the environment. No background in the arts is required. Fulfills open, humanities, and liberal arts electives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency

Electives

  • EVT - Environmental Stud Dir Elective
  • HUM - Humanities Elective
  • IDSH - IDS History Elective
  • IDSU - IDS Humanities Elective
  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • MTBS - Mass Transfer Behav Science
  • MTHA - Mass Transfer Humanities Arts
  • NDIR - Nurse Ed Directed Elective
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • PLGL - Paralegal Directed Elective