Humanities (HUM)

Courses

HUM-101 THE ART AND HISTORY OF THE MOTION PICTURE 3.00 Credits

An introduction to the art and history of motion pictures. Films will be approached from a variety of perspectives: as the work of particular directors, as genre pieces, as cultural artifacts, and as works of art. The course will also examine the economic, political, and ideological aspects of the motion picture industry.

HUM-150 INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTS 3.00 Credits

An examination of the technical, psychological, social and cultural dimensions of the arts, such as art, music and architecture. Students will develop means of analyzing and critically commenting on the artistic experiences.

HUM-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN HUMANITIES 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN HUMANITIES 1.00-5.00 Credits

HUM-291 WORKSHOP IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-295 PRACTICUM IN HUMANITIES 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-300 ARTS AND IDEAS I 3.00 Credits

An integrated humanities course designed to examine the historical, philosophical, and aesthetic aspects of the humanities in Western Culture. Covers the historical periods from Mesopotamia and Egypt to the Middle Ages.

HUM-301 LITERATURE AND CULTURE 3.00 Credits

Emphasizes literature in the context of historical, philosophical, and esthetic aspects of western culture, from the Renaissance to the present. Writing integrated. Pre-requisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-109.

HUM-320 OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL TRIP 1.00 Credit

A faculty led trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. Over the course of a long weekend, students will see four plays (including at least one by Shakespeare) and participate in other educational activities related to the festival such as question-and-answer sessions and backstage tours. The course is repeatable for up to two credits. Pre-requisite: ENGL-102 or ENGL-109.

HUM-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN HUMANITIES 1.00-5.00 Credits

HUM-391 WORKSHOP IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-394 INTERNSHIP IN HUMANITIES 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-400 HUMANITIES FIELD EXPERIENCE 8.00 Credits

This class will explore the humanities of a specific culture or region. This could include focusing on art, music, creative writing, history, literature, language, rhetoric, theater arts, and/or other aspects of the humanities through an on-site field experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students will be responsible for expenses associated with field experience.

HUM-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN HUMANITIES 1.00-5.00 Credits

HUM-491 WORKSHOP IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 1.00-3.00 Credits

HUM-495 PRACTICUM IN HUMANITIES 1.00-12.00 Credits

HUM-499 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1.00-12.00 Credits