HU 210 - Introduction to the Humanities Description This course explores a wide range of experiences, ideologies and beliefs in terms of personal identity, philosophy, religion, literature, the visual arts, and the performing arts. Through exposure to diverse presentations and provocative readings, learners are challenged to step outside their current world and life view and wrestle with the interrelationship of all these forms, as they are manifest in both western and non-western traditions. Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 School: School of Liberal Arts Department: Language & Thought Discipline: HU Major Course Revisions: General Education Review Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T14:28:11 Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028 Course Type: General Education- Offering designed to meet the specific criteria for a GRCC Distribution Requirement. The course should be designated by the requirement it fulfills. Course Format: Lecture - 1:1
General Education Requirement: Humanities General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO): 3. Critical Thinking: Gather and synthesize relevant information, evaluate alternative perspectives, or understand inquiry as a means of creating knowledge, 4. Cultural Competence: Understand diverse interpersonal and cultural perspectives through analysis of scholarly or creative works Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Utilize the terminology associated with Humanities in the analysis of both western and non western literature, philosophy, religions, visual arts, and performing arts so as to understand one’s personal myth.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational roots of cultures contributing to the rich tradition of thought and human ingenuity encountered within both the western and non- western traditions.
3. Compare and contrast the literature, philosophy, religion, performing arts, and visual arts, from both western and non-western.
4. Analyze and discuss the interrelatedness of literature, philosophy, religion, performing arts, and visual arts, from both the western and non-western traditions.
5. Identify and investigate well-known leaders, composers, artists, writers, theologians, and philosophers.
6. Synthesize and apply ideologies presented in the Humanities so as to better understand his or her own Weltanschauung (world and life view).
7. Present analyzed and applied practices/principles gained from research in both written and oral formats.
8. Exhibit understanding and tolerance of others’ world and life views. (GELO 4)
9. Translate or explain what written information means and/or how it can be used.
10. Use rules or frameworks to provide context for and understand problems or issues. (GELO 3) Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes Course Outline: I. What are the Humanities? How to appreciate them.II. Personal Identity A. Personal myth and personal storytelling B. World literary readings about personal identity III. Philosophy A. The Western tradition and The non-Western tradition B. Readings in Western and non-Western philosophy IV. Religions around the world A. Prehistoric religion B. Indigenous religion 1. Hinduism 2. Buddhism 3. Confucianism and Taoism 4. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam C. Readings in the world religion D. Literary works concerning religion V. Literature A. Poetry and prose B. Literary, criticism, and appreciation C. Readings from Western and non-Western tradition VI. Visual Arts A. Painting, sculpture, and architecture B. Photography and film C. Criticism and appreciation of the visual arts D. Western and non-Western works VII. Performing Arts A. Drama, dance, and music B. Western and non-Western performances Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures: None Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None Instructional Strategies: Lecture: 30-40%Facilitated discussion: 20-35% Video and mediated instruction: 20-35% Group work: 20-40%
Mandatory Course Components: Tests, quizzes, and/or exams
Minimum of one short analysis paper and/or project Academic Program Prerequisite: None Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None English Prerequisite(s): None Math Prerequisite(s): None Course Corerequisite(s): None Course-Specific Placement Test: None Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 99 Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3 Faculty Credential Requirements: 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement) Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Eighteen graduate credit hours or a Master’s Degree in Humanities or a related field. General Room Request: None Maximum Course Enrollment: 30 Equivalent Courses: None Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1 First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019) Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement: None 1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020 People Soft Course ID Number: 100720 Course CIP Code: 24.0103 High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No If yes, with which high schools?: NA Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No If yes, with which Departments?: NA Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No If yes, with which Companies?: NA
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