HUM 1040 - Non-Western Humanities through the Arts (HU,GC)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Humanities

Description:

Fulfills a Literature/Humanities General Education requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. For students in all disciplines with an interest in exploring the interrelationship of non-western art, literature, music, philosophy, architecture, sculpture, and other art forms. Studies the major arts of Eastern cultures in their historical, religious and philosophical settings. Enhances appreciation and understanding of all forms of creative human expression in non-western contexts. Includes readings, films, group discussions, lectures, and written responses to the humanities through papers and exams. Successful students will demonstrate skill on exams and in discussing, reading and writing about the humanities, or as interest demands. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the characteristics of a variety of Non-Western cultures and value systems in foundational texts and creative expressions. 2. Effectively describe the historical development of central themes in the humanities. 3. Formulate relationships between art works in different genres, time periods and cultural contexts. 4. Analyze artworks in an academic manner, in both verbal and written form. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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