HUMA - HUMANITIES

Department of General Studies (UCT)


HUMA - 1200 HUMANITIES: GREEKS TO THE RENAISSANCE
[3 hours] This course is a survey of the Western Humanities from the Ancient World to the Renaissance with chronological investigations into creativity in art, music, architecture, philosophy and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 and/or ENGL 1110


HUMA - 1210 HUMANITIES: BAROQUE TO THE MODERN PERIOD
[3 hours] This course is a survey of the Western Humanities from the Baroque to the Modern World with chronological interdisciplinary investigations into creativity in art, music, architecture, philosophy and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 and/or ENGL 1110


HUMA - 1220 WORLD RELIGIONS
[3 hours] The course surveys major religions with an emphasis on non-Western belief systems. The course also focuses on the relationships between religious and cultural values in particular societies.


HUMA - 1230 MUSIC APPRECIATION
[3 hours] This course is designed to introduce the non-music major to music from the Western European tradition. Elements of music theory and the eras of music culture will be covered. Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 and/or ENGL 1110


HUMA - 2100 AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE
[3 hours] A survey of the history of African Americans in the United States emphasizing the social, religious, political and economic experiences of African American life in America.


HUMA - 2900 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: DEVELOPING EMERGING LEADERS
[3 hours] Explores characteristics of leadership in historical figures and examines critical contexts of decision-making. Internationally-recognized course designed by Phi Theta Kappa. Writing intensive, interactive, seminar style. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Honors Committee; ENGL 1100 and/or ENGL 1110


HUMA - 2920 HONORS READINGS IN HUMANITIES
[3 hours] Examination and discussion of classic readings that form a foundation of contemporary Western culture. Topics may vary with each offering. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Honors Committee/ENGL 1100 and/or 1110


HUMA - 2980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 4 hours] An examination of a specialized topic in the Humanities. May be repeated for different specialized topics.


HUMA - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 4 hours] This course provides students the opportunity for individualized, supervised study in an area of the Humanities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chairperson required.

Last Updated: 6/27/22