Humanities (HUM) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 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 246 - Creative Thinking
- Examines and analyzes creative and effective thinking processes with applications in individual and group projects to solve business, scientific, environmental, and other practical problems.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HUM 259 - Greek Mythology
- Surveys and analyzes major stories from Greek Mythology. Explores psychological, anthropological, and historical interpretations of the myths. Acquaints students with recurring mythological themes in language, art, music, and literature.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 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.
1-5 credits