Humanities
HUM 140W Inquiry in the Humanities (4)
This topics course is designed to introduce students to the nature of inquiry in the humanities. Through the exploration of a designated topic, the course will focus on a core set of primary texts (verbal and/or visual). The course will also introduce students to selected modes of interpretation and argument, as well as theory and criticism. Emphasis on writing in the humanities as well as discussion and oral presentation skills.
- General Education Requirement: Writing-centered; Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: First- and second-year students only
- Offering: On Demand
- Instructor: Staff
HUM 199 Topics in Humanities (1-4)
A semester-long study of topics in Humanities. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Topic dependent
- Prerequisite: Topic dependent
- Offering: Occasionally
- Professor: Staff
HUM 250 Independent Study in the Humanities I (2-4)
Directed reading and/or research in the Humanities.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Arts & Humanities
- Offering: On Demand
- Instructor: Staff
HUM 299 Topics in Humanities (1-4)
A semester-long study of topics in Humanities. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Topic dependent
- Prerequisite: Topic dependent
- Offering: Occasionally
- Professor: Staff
HUM 330 Cafe Imago: Conversations in the Humanities for Art Historians (1)
This seminar-style enrichment course, primarily intended for art history majors and minors, offers the opportunity to read and discuss key texts in the humanities (history, literature, philosophy, religion, theory, etc.) that relate to their current studies in art history. Faculty will plan the first few weeks of the syllabus and may schedule some guest speakers, films, and fieldtrips, but the bulk of the syllabus will be student generated. Students will be responsible for attending, reading, preparing discussion questions, and participating. Course may be taken twice for credit.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
- Offering: On demand
- Instructor: De Mambro Santos, Nicgorski, Susik
HUM 340W Advanced Inquiry in the Humanities (4)
This advanced topics course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for more specialized study in the humanities. Through the exploration of a designated topic, the course will focus on the development of advanced modes of interpretation and argument, theory and criticism, as well as metacritical skills. Emphasis on research and writing in the humanities as well as discussion and oral presentation skills.
- General Education Requirement: Writing-centered; Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: No first-year students
- Offering: On Demand
- Instructor: Staff
HUM 350 Independent Study in the Humanities II (2-4)
Directed reading and/or research in the Humanities for advanced students.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: No first-year students
- Offering: On Demand
- Instructor: Staff
HUM 399 Topics in Humanities (1-4)
A semester-long study of topics in Humanities. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Topic dependent
- Prerequisite: Topic dependent
- Offering: Occasionally
- Professor: Staff
HUM 429 Topics in Humanities (1-4)
A semester-long study of topics in Humanities. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Topic dependent
- Prerequisite: Topic dependent
- Offering: Occasionally
- Professor: Staff
HUM 495 Independent Study in the Humanities III (4)
Directed research, reading, and writing in an interdisciplinary area or advanced topic in the Humanities. As this course may be the culmination of the student’s Humanities Major, it is expected that the topic will be one in which the student has completed preparatory course work in two or more core humanities disciplines, and at least one theories and methods course chosen in consultation with their advisor.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: Senior standing
- Offering: On Demand
- Instructor: Staff
HUM 497W Humanities Senior Seminar (4)
A comparative study of the thought and artistry of major writers selected on the basis of their contributions to the development of Western culture within the context of a movement or historical period. Taught by faculty in humanities and literature subject fields and designed to provide seniors majoring in these subjects with an opportunity to synthesize their liberal arts experience. A visiting scholar enhances each seminar. Variable content. Seminar paper may also be accepted as an alternate means of senior evaluation by the student's major department.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered; Arts & Humanities
- Prerequisite: Senior standing
- Offering: Every Semester
- Instructor: Staff