Faculty Syllabus
HUMA-1302 Humanities: Renaissance to Present
Kristin Slonsky
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
HUMA-1302-016 (17275)
LEC MW 10:30am - 11:50am RRC RRC8 8305.00
Course Requirements
After successful completion of this course a student should be able to:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of art in its different forms (visual, aural, etc.) throughout history.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of assigned time periods and their major artistic and cultural accomplishments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how context affects the text (form) and subtext (meaning) of human artistic creations.
- Form a personal explanation of why (or if) the study of Humanities is necessary for education and societal growth.
Course Subjects
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.
The study of the humanities from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective affords the student the opportunity not only to acquire a deeper appreciation of particular works of art but also to gain a larger perspective on the work of art as an expression of the human spirit in a particular time and place.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
After successful completion of a Humanities course a student should be able to:
- Identify a variety of significant works of art from various times and places in human history.
- Analyze works of art within their cultural context.
- Evaluate the relationship between the arts and human values.
Office Hours
M W 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM ACC Round Rock 8323
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