Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 210 | The Art of Being Human | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the humanities as an overall approach to living. The course involves the student in the philosophies, religions and arts as avenues of human inquiry and expression.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Examine the art of being human beyond simply meeting one’s survival needs.
- Apply one’s inner resources and personal values for practicing the art of being human.
- Identify important philosophical ideas which have significance to the humanities.
- Identify the foundations for moral values in our culture as well as others.
- Exercise an interest in resources in the arts.
- Examine recognized works of art, music, literature and drama that are encountered during the course.
- Evaluate works of art, music or drama, utilizing the fundamentals of critical analysis.
- Express opinions and views effectively and responsibly in class discussions.
- Develop techniques for critical thinking.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the HUM section of the current course schedule for availability.