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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
As part of the Humanities sequence, this course examines the role of religion in the maintenance of Roman, Christian, and Islamic empires, with particular attention to religiously inspired art and architecture. The course begins with an examination of the Roman Empire after Augustus and proceeds to examine the Christian transformation of the Roman Empire from Constantine through the Middle Ages (Byzantine Empire and "Christendom" in Western Europe). Attention isalso given to the origin and spread of Islam, the rise of Islamic Empires (Arab, Turk, Persian, and Mughal), and confl icts between Christian and Muslim empires. The course ends with examination of forces that challenge the medieval religious establishment in Western Europe (Renaissance and Reformation), culminating in the Thirty Years War. Prerequisite: ENCO 101and HIST 110. Corequisite: ENCO 102.
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1.00 Credits
Focusing on primary texts in translation as well as on contemporary secondary texts, HUMN 151 enriches students' awareness and understanding on the ideas and aesthetics that helped shape the ancient world. Co-requisites: ENCO 101; HIST 110; GNST 101; or permission of faculty.
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1.00 Credits
Focusing on primary texts in English and in translation as well as on contemporary secondary texts, HUMN 152 enriches students' awareness and understanding of the ideas and aesthetics that shaped the world from Ancient to Early Modern times. Pre-requisites: ENCO 101; HIST 110; GNST 101; or equivalent transfer credit. Co-requisites: ENCO 102; HUMN 112; or permission of faculty.
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3.00 Credits
As part of the Humanities sequence, this course works with INLA 213 to examine Western Culture from the Enlightenment to the 20th Century. This course will examine the development of literature and the major trends in art, music, and architecture. This course includes student papers and presentations. Prerequisite: ENCO 102 and INLA 112. Corequisite: INLA 213.
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3.00 Credits
As part of the Humanities sequence, this course begins with an examination of the impact of the religious wars in the 17th Century and the Scientifi c Revolution on society and culture in Western Europe. Attention then shifts to the political, economic, and ideological causes of revolutions in America and France. The course then examines the Industrial Revolution, the rise of mass society, and their impact on society and culture in Europe and the United States. The course ends with an examination of signifi cant developments in politics and science in the last half of the 19th Century; namely, imperialism, nationalism, and Darwinism. Throughout the course, attention is given to developments in philosophy (particularly political philosophy) and religion during these pivotal periods of history. Requirements include papers and presentations. Prerequisite: ENCO 102 and INLA 112. Corequisite: INLA 211.
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3.00 Credits
As the fi nal part of the Humanities sequence, this interdisciplinary course focuses on signifi cant developments in western society and culture in the 20th Century. Prerequisite: INLA 211 and 213 or 27 hours of transfer credit in the humanities, including courses in composition, speech, modern history, modern literature, fi ne arts, and modern religion or philosophy.
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1.00 Credits
Focusing on primary texts in English and in translation as well as on contemporary secondary texts, HUMN 251 enriches students' awareness and understanding of the ideas and aesthetics that shaped the world form the Enlightenment to the beginnings of modernity. Pre-requisites: ENCO 102; HUMN 112; or equivalent transfer credit. Co-requisites: HUMN 211; HUMN 213; or permission of faculty.
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1.00 Credits
Focusing on primary texts in English and in translation as well as on contemporary secondary texts, HUMN 252 focuses on an event, author, or idea introduced in a designated section of HUMN 214. Pre-requisites: HUMN 211; HUMN 213; or equivalent transfer credit. Co-requisites: HUMN 214 (designated section); or permission of faculty.
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1.00 Credits
A seminar in recent fi ction and non-fi ction of signifi cant merit. Texts nominated by interested Union College faculty from any department. The course results in students' selecting the following year's First Year Reader and preparing ancillary materials to accompany it. Pre-requisites: HUMN 214 or equivalent transfer credit. Co-requisites: junior standing; or permission of faculty.
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