LH 105 - Origins of Human Thought and Culture

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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4 credits This first-year seminar provides an initial university experience that enables students to begin the process of developing a Lasallian identity as an educated, competent and compassionate member of the global society. Students encounter several texts that have served to define our cultural legacy and have thus earned the designation "great work." The Babylonian epic, Gilgamesh;Homer's Iliad; selected books from the Hebrew scriptures and other texts both ancient and modern serve as points of departure for understanding the complex intellectual and spiritual traditions of the world. Artistic performances at Page Theater provide a window through which to reflect carefully on the nature and value of music and the arts in human culture. Through critical reading and discussion in a seminar setting, students develop the capacity to think actively and collaboratively. Frequent writing gives students the opportunity to practice various techniques for written analysis of texts and cultural experiences.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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