Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
HUM 1131: Introduction to Humanities
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 3 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | Recommended: College level reading and writing |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | Goal 6/The Humanities, the Arts |
Course Description
This course, an introduction to the methods, techniques, and scope of the study of the humanities surveys a range of artistic expressions and emphasizes both the relationship between form and interpretation as well as the development of critical and analytical skills. Recommended: College level reading and writing.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
November, 2022
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Critical interpretation of art.
- Historical and social contexts for the production and reception of art.
- Art disciplines and forms, both Western and non-Western: literature, art, music, theater, musical stage, dance, cinema, and others.
- Art themes: religion, morality, happiness, love, life-affirmation, nature, freedom, and others.
- Art periods and movements that may include Greek and Roman, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and others.
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Identify disciplines, forms, themes, periods, and movements.
- Master conventional terminology and ideas in discussion of the humanities.
- Exhibit proficiency in the major intellectual / philosophical impulses underlying artistic expression in the humanities.
- Understand representative works in the humanities by comparison of medium, style, artistic philosophy, and social / historical context.
- Communicate value of humanities through written expression.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
- Goal 6/The Humanities, the Arts
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The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Essays
- Written responses in various forms
- Group work
- Attendance at plays, musical performances or art museums
- Quizzes
- Objective and/or essay exams
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
Additional fees may be charged for off-campus performances.