Humanities (HUM)                   Course Schedules

The complete description of Humanities is found in the College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Descriptions of courses approved by the University Program appear in italic type.

HUM 101 Introduction to the Humanities 3(3-0)
Introduction to the study of selected topics in the humanities from various perspectives (historical, literary, religious, philosophical) in small group discussion (seminar) format. (Group I-A)

HUM 197, 397, 597 Special Studies in Humanities 1-12(Spec)
HUM 197 is primarily for freshman and sophomores; 397 is primarily for juniors and seniors; 597 is primarily for graduate students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

HUM 201 The Classical World: Law and Society 3(3-0)
Interdisciplinary study of law in the classical world, focusing on the trials of literary and historical figures such as Orestes, Socrates, Catiline, and Jesus. Prerequisite or corequisites: HST 238, ENG 261. (Group IV-A)

HUM 202 Age of Charlemagne 3(3-0)
Artistic, cultural, economic, and political study of the Carolingian period of the Middle Ages. Special emphasis placed on the reign of Charlemagne and the Carolingian Renaissance. Prerequisites: ART 185; HST 200; or permission of instructor.

HUM 301 Medieval Synthesis: Love in the Middle Ages 3(3-0)
An integrative, interdisciplinary seminar (employing history and literary criticism) examining love in its many medieval guises, e.g., love of God, of family, erotic love, and illicit love. Prerequisites or corequisites: ENG 362; HST 200 or HST 340 . (Group IV-A)

HUM 340 Race, Class and Power: South Africa in the Twentieth Century 3(3-0)
The course explores the challenges of Afrikaner nationalism and its apartheid policies by traditional liberalism, Black African nationalism, revolutionary Marxism and ethnic mobilization. Identical to HST 379. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: HST 176; PSC 340; or permission of instructor. (Group IV-A)

HUM 370 The Age of Augustus 3(3-0)
An interdisciplinary study of the foundation of the Roman Empire based on artistic monuments and primary sources in translation. Prerequisites: HST 238 or permission of instructor. (Group IV-A)

HUM 430 Self and Identity in American Life 3(3-0)
This interdisciplinary honors seminar explores identity formation in American life. Students explore major theories of identity formation and apply them to different dimensions of identity. Prerequisites: junior or senior status or permission of instructor.

HUM 510 Words and Music: A Theatrical Partnership 4(4-0)
The course considers musical theater as a unique art form, combining music, literature, and stagecraft into a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Prerequisites: junior standing or above; any 300-level course in music, English, foreign language, or theater and interpretation; or permission of instructors.

HUM 597 Special Studies in Humanities 1-12(Spec) D
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

HUM 610 Seminar in American Individualism 3(3-0) D

HUM 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

HUM 797 Special Topics in Humanities 1-6(Spec)

HUM 799 Thesis 1-6(Spec)

NOTE: Some courses listed here are not available on campus, but are offered only through the College of Extended Learning cohorts.

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