Humanities (HUM) at Southside Virginia Community College
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- HUM 100 - Survey of the Humanities
- Introduces the humanities through the art, literature, music, and philosophy of various cultures and historical periods.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 111 - Great Books I
- Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 112 - Great Books II
- Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 165 - Controversial Issues in Contemporary American Culture
- Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values, and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student's critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special interest groups and academicians.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HUM 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - HUM 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - HUM 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - HUM 201 - Survey of Western Culture I
- Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Ancient and Classical, Early Christian and Byzantine, Medieval, and Early Renaissance.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 202 - Survey of Western Culture II
- Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, Romantic, and Modern.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 210 - Introduction to Women in Humanities
- Introduces interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and historical perspectives on the influence of women as evidenced in art, literature, religion, philosophy and music.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 211 - Survey of American Culture I
- Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 212 - Survey of American Culture II
- Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 218 - Survey of Horror
- Surveys and analyzes the horror genre, focusing on the psychological, anthropological, and historical background of monsters. Acquaints students with recurring horror themes in literature, art, and popular culture from around the world.(3 Cr.) Lecture 3 hours, Total 3 hours per week
Fluency in Standard American English. Recommend proficiency in reading and writing at English 111 level3 credits - HUM 220 - Introduction to African American Studies
- Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African-American life, history, and culture. Examines specific events, ideologies, and individuals that have shaped the contours of African-American life. Studies the history, sociology, economics, religion, politics, psychology, creative productions, and culture of African- Americans.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 256 - Mythology in Literature and the Arts
- Studies cultural expressions of mythology in literature and the arts. Considers several of the following mythologies, with emphasis on parallels and divergences: Egyptian, Near-Eastern, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Asian, and African.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 260 - Survey of Twentieth-Century Culture
- Explores literature, visual arts, philosophy, music, and history of our time from an interdisciplinary perspective.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 293 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
1-5 credits - HUM 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - HUM 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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