Course Description 

●  Credit hours: 3 

●  Classroom Contact Hours Per Week: 8

A study of representative samples of literature, art, and music of various periods and cultures from Renaissance to Modern Day. It is the study of the interrelationships of the arts and how philosophies emphasize an understanding of human nature and the values of human life. 

There are no course prerequisites for Humanities 1302. A passing score or the equivalent on the reading portion of the TSI is required. 

Instructional Methodology 

I encourage independent thought and personal opinions, but request all discussions and debates be conducted in a professional and courteous manner. Art appreciation is very subjective. The great thinkers of our time were all passionate about their views...but they also kept an open mind. I suggest you do the same. Also, keep up with your work. This class is not self-paced. The dues dates correspond to Modules and some assignments required peer interaction in a timely manner. Please refer to course calendar for more information. 

The course moves from Renaissance arts, philosophy and inflences through time chronologically, examining philosophical gestures, artistic responses to cultural developments and events, and an understanding of how the study of humanities helps us understand the world around us. We will utilize online discussions, readings, documentaries, literature, the textbooks, and some research projects to make connections between these historical artifacts and events and the contemporary significance they carry. 

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851. Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus : the 1818 Text. Oxford ; New York :Oxford University Press, 1998. 

Note: Frankenstein is available free Online, free on Blackboard and for free on Amazon Kindle. 

All other readings will be provided through the courseroom.

Course Rationale 

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. 

Departmental Course Student Learning Outcomes 

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. 

Instructor Course Level Outcomes 

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 a general knowledge of assigned time periods and their major artistic and cultural accomplishments.

●  Demonstrate an understanding of how context affects the text and subtext of human artistic creation.
Form a personal explanation of why the study of Humanities is necessary for education and societal growth. 

General Education Competencies 

●  Communication Skills: Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium. 

●  Critical Thinking Skills: Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking. 

●  Personal Responsibility: Identify and apply ethical principles and practices to decision- making by connecting choices, actions and consequences 

●  Social Responsibility (Civic and Cultural Awareness): Analyze differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. 

Course Rationale 

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. 

Departmental Course Student Learning Outcomes 

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. 

Instructor Course Level Outcomes 

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 a general knowledge of assigned time periods and their major artistic and cultural accomplishments.

●  Demonstrate an understanding of how context affects the text and subtext of human artistic creation.
Form a personal explanation of why the study of Humanities is necessary for education and societal growth. 

General Education Competencies 

●  Communication Skills: Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium. 

●  Critical Thinking Skills: Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking. 

●  Personal Responsibility: Identify and apply ethical principles and practices to decision- making by connecting choices, actions and consequences 

●  Social Responsibility (Civic and Cultural Awareness): Analyze differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.