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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A continuation of COM 122 with interdisciplinary emphasis. Traces the evolution of the Western humanistic tradition from the Renaissance to the Postmodern using examples from art, architecture, music, philosophy, and literature. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of COM 122, HU 143 offers a broad survey of rhetorical theory and practice. Whether noble or base, rhetoric primarily uses language to achieve a desired end, usually persuasion. This course employs primary and secondary readings as a means to examine how rhetorical principles manifest themselves in a variety of cultural texts and to understand the powers of persuasion. Although instructors may choose various approaches to teaching this course, students should expect some exposure to classical rhetoricians. Prerequisite: COM 122.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of COM 122 with an emphasis on art. Provides a foundation in the basic vocabulary, concept, processes, and history of art. Works of art, sculpture, architecture, and film from various cultures are analyzed. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of COM 122 with interdisciplinary emphasis. Through close reading of primary texts and analysis of visual and performing arts, Themes in the Humanities explores ideas central to the evolution of culture. The course is not restricted by period and is open to the full range of humanistic studies. Themes vary by instructor and are listed in the Schedule of Courses. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of COM 122 with an emphasis on listening to and writing about music. Elements of music (rhythm, meter, tempo, pitch, and pitch relationships), instruments of music, and musical forms. The course emphasizes Western classical music. Prerequisite: COM 122.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of valid thinking; the nature of inductive and deductive inferences and their applications. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in the humanities. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.
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3.00 Credits
Major works and literary trends in world literature. Course content varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of Courses. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
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3.00 Credits
This course bridges science and the humanities, examining how different disciplines approach problems of common interest. Students study selected contemporary issues such as stem cell use in medicine, evolution vs. intelligent design, imminent worldwide crises, DNA engineering, responses to climate change, and possible problems associated with autonomous machines and artificial intelligence. As they examine their own assumptions while participating in debates that encourage appreciation of other viewpoints, students demonstrate understanding of course topics in class discussion and formal papers. The course is team-taught by a Physical Sciences professor and a Communication professor, and will include guest experts on selected topics. Prerequisite: COM 221.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits The mainstreams of literature of this century. Course content varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of Courses. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
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