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HUM 111 European Cultures: Ancient and Medieval Periods
HUM 112 Renaissance and Reformation Periods
HUM 113 European Cultures: Modern Period
HUM 114 The Mythic Image in Literature
HUM 116 Introduction to Film Studies
HUM 117 Film History
HUM 119 History of Popular Music
HUM 121 Multicultural America, Past to Present
HUM 140 World Religions
HUM 180 Media, Communication and Culture
HUM 220 Sacred Texts in World Religions
HUM 240 Culture and Imperialism

HUM 111 European Cultures: Ancient and Medieval Periods 5 Credits
Examines Ancient Mediterranean and Medieval European culture. Studies literary, philosophical, theological, or artistic movements, contributors, and works which have shaped Ancient Mediterranean and Medieval European sensibilities. Develops multiple strategies for analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating the cultural expressions which constitute the classical and medieval heritages of Europe. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently or instructor's permission.
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HUM 112 Renaissance and Reformation Periods 5 Credits
Examines cultures of the European Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Studies literary, philosophical, theological, scientific, musical, or artistic movements, contributors, and works which have shapes Renaissance and Reformation sensibilities. Develops multiple strategies for analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating the cultural expressions which constitute the Renaissance and Reformation heritages of Europe. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, or concurrently, or instructor's permission.
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HUM 113 European Cultures: Modern Period 5 Credits
Concentrates on European and Euro-American cultures of the Modern Period. Studies literary, artistic, social, political, or philosophical movements, contributors, and works which have contributed to and defined modern sensibilities. Develops multidisciplinary strategies for analyzing and interpreting these contributions and their contexts.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, or concurrently, or instructor's permission.
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HUM 114 The Mythic Image in Literature 5 Credits
Explores mythic and archetypal images in literature and experience from any of several cultures. Develops multiple strategies for analyzing, interpreting and evaluating these images and how they work in literature and in experience. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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HUM 116 Introduction to Film Studies 5 Credits
Examines cinema through the study of film form, style, genres, and theory. Prerequisite:  ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
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HUM 117 Film History 5 Credits
Introduces trends in film history, ranging from early narratives and experimental effort to their contemporary counterparts. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
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HUM 119 History of Popular Music 5 Credits
Explores the social histories and musical forms of popular music.  Focuses on the socio-political contexts of popular music genres as traditions of cultural heritage and commodities of the global marketplace. Prerequisite: None.
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HUM 121 Multicultural America, Past to Present 5 Credits
Focuses on the history, culture, and contributions of various ethnic groups in the United States and the construction of "American" identity through power and privilege, past to present.  Students gain knowledge of other groups' history and cultural heritage and practice cross-cultural communications skills for education, community and work, environments. Prerequisite:  ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 eligible.
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HUM 140 World Religions 5 Credits
Explores the major global traditions of religious thinking, belief, practice, and community. Identifies the variety and development of patterns of religious expression in both the West and the East, with special emphasis on their relevance to the contemporary political and intellectual world. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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HUM 180 Media, Communication and Culture 5 Credits
Introduces issues related to mass media as a vehicle for information and culture in society. May includes the study of access to media, public discourse, advertising (commercial and political), popular culture, and theories of cultural criticism. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101.
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HUM 220 Sacred Texts in World Religions 5 Credits
Explores three of these major traditions in some depth:  Hindusim, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, cultural expressions as reflected in writings or the arts. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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HUM 240 Culture and Imperialism  5 Credits
Examines a major cultural complex that is defined by the interplay of dominant and subordinate cultural centers.  Possible case studies include:  Spain and the Americas, Great Britain and India, the United States and the "Third World," Europe and Africa, and contemporary globalization.  The material of the course may include discussion of ideology, theory, geography, history, politics, economics, art, poetry, drama, fiction, music, film. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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