HUM 1020 Introduction to Humanities

This is an overview of the humanities with emphasis on the traditional elements of the various humanistic disciplines. Included is the study of the development of human creative expression from prehistoric times to the present. An emphasis is placed on the interrelationships of the arts and major artistic movements. Topics may include music, painting, sculpture, architecture, religion, philosophy, dance, drama, poetry, film and development of major ideas and ideals. Students may be asked to participate in or attend an event that expresses one or more of the humanistic disciplines. This course satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement. A grade of "C" or higher must be obtained.

Credits

3 cr.

Prerequisite

REA 0017 or REA 0011 or REA 0019 and ENC 0025 or ENC 0021 or ENC 0022 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher for each course) or appropriate placement test scores. Students who are not required to take the common placement test or enroll in developmental education courses do not have to satisfy prerequisites.