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2007-2008
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HUM (Humanities)
HUM 101 Creative Arts (3)
Introduction to our humanity
through hands-on experience in the arts (music, visual arts, poetry, story, play
and dance). Aesthetic and artistic values in the broader context of human
responsibility and joy. Offered every semester.
HUM 110 Musical Perspectives (3)
Hands-on music using
the baritone ukelele as the key to exploring aesthetic and artistic values of
all the arts in the broader context of human joy and responsibility.
Introduction to representative styles in both western and non-western musics.
Cross-listed as MUS 110. Offered every semester.
HUM 114 Early Christian Literature (3)
Survey to acquaint
the student with the content, message, and significance of the books of the New
Testament. Cross-listed as BIB 114.
HUM 205 Understanding Shakespeare (3)
Read and analyze a
number of Shakespeare's works and view it's cinematic counterpart. Some of the
well-known classics will include Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Othello, and
Hamlet.
HUM 210 Oxford Writers: J.R.R.Tolkien (3)
This course
explores and evaluates the moral and philosophical issues in J.R.R. Tolkien's
work, The Lord of the Rings. In particular, the complexities of good and evil in
relation to heroism are examined, discussed and evaluated.
HUM 216 Classic Christmas Films & Literature (3)
From A Christmas Carol, to Miracle on 34th Street, study this
classic film and literature genre.
HUM 240 Film Appreciation and Analysis (3)
How
to watch films intelligently and for even greater enjoyment;
view some of the greatest films; how to choose between a good
film and a travesty; how films are made; and the impact of
film on American society and history.
HUM 303 Great Books Seminar I (3)
Reading, reflection,
and discussion of influential works from early Greek philosophers
to contemporary authors.
HUM 304 Great Books Seminar II (3)
Continuation of
HUM 303. Reading, reflection, and discussion of influential
works from early Greek philosophers to contemporary authors.
HUM 305 Children's Literature (3)
Use of literary
materials for children from preschool through middle school
(4-14 years of age). History, genres, and classroom application.
Field-based experience taken concurrently.
HUM 306 Film Appreciation and Review (3)
Methods,
principles, and critique of contemporary films.
HUM 310 Principles of Leadership (3)
An interdisciplinary study of leadership with emphasis on principles, style,
and skills; ethical and servant leadership; and leaders in the
context of community and profession.
HUM 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
HUM 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
HUM 406 Young Adult Literature and the Reader (3)
Study of literature for young adults and adolescent protagonists in literature.
Topics include strategies to promote reading literacy, bibliotherapy, multicultural
voice and themes, adolescent multimedia culture, and censorship.
HUM 425 Personal and Social Ethics (3)
Exploration
of the philosophy of life, ethical theories, and values as
a basis for social ethics, institutional administration, and
a responsible lifestyle.
HUM 429 C.S. Lewis in Film & Literature (3)
Students will examine some of the major fantasy work of C.
S. Lewis to see how this master storyteller and great
communicator used story, and particularly metaphor, to communicate
the Christian message to a secular world.
HUM 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
HUM 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation
and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit.
HUM 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and
limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of
students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation
and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for
credit.
