Introduction to Humanities

Permission Required:

No

Distribution:

Humanities

Prerequisite:

(ENC0021 and REA0011)

Credits:

3.00 Credits

Lecture:

3.00 Hours

Course Description:

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.