(6 hours)
As a group, the humanities is defined as those areas of study that examine human experience and achievement in order for us to attain a deeper understanding of the essential characteristics of the human condition and human values. It emphasizes the importance of the study of our cultural and artistic heritage and the individuals, movements, and ideas that have shaped this heritage. Its basic methodologies analyze, critically evaluate, or interpret philosophical movements, historical events, works of art, religious practices and beliefs, and other important aspects of culture so we can understand them in their historical context and fully appreciate their significance. It encourages the recognition of different points of view about interpretations of human events, ideas, values, and artworks, and it debates the ultimate validity and significance of these. To satisfy the Humanities requirement, students must select one course from each of the two subgroups.
Subgroup I-A: Human Events and Ideas (3 hours)
Select from the following:
| ART 283 | Introduction to Western Art, Part I | 3(3-0) |
| ART 285 | Introduction to Western Art, Part II | 3(3-0) |
| ART 363 | History of Design: 1750-2010 | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 144 | Monsters and Their Meanings | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 147 | Literature and Science | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 162 | Narrative Game Design | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 238 | Understanding Conspiracy Theories | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 323 | Fantasy and Science Fiction | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 330 | Gods, Monsters, and Immortality: Mythic Literature | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 381WI | Children's Literature | 3(3-0) |
| FRN 325 | French Literature in Translation | 3(3-0) |
| GAM 161 | Worldbuilding for Games | 3(3-0) |
| GER 325 | Modern German Literature in Translation | 3(3-0) |
| HON 201WI | Honors Studies in Human Events and Ideas: First Year Seminar | 3(3-0) |
| HST 101 | The Development of Western Civilization: From Ancient Times to 1700 A.D. | 3(3-0) |
| HST 102 | The Development of Western Civilization: From 1700 to the Present | 3(3-0) |
| HST 110 | The American Experience | 3(3-0) |
| HST 120 | Unlikely Princesses: Women of World History | 3(3-0) |
| HST 200 | Medieval Civilization | 3(3-0) |
| HST 205 | A History of Happiness | 3(3-0) |
| HST 226/WGS 226 | From Witch Trials to Women’s Liberation: Women in America | 3(3-0) |
| HST 238 | Ancient Greece and Rome | 3(3-0) |
| HST 260 | Games, History, and Conflict | 3(3-0) |
| HST 341 | Renaissance and Reformation | 3(3-0) |
| HUM 303 | Law and Society: Great Trials | 3(3-0) |
| JPN 325 | Studies in Japanese Culture | 3(3-0) |
| JRN 107WI | Literary Journalism | 3(3-0) |
| MCA 101 | At the Movies: History and Analysis of Cinema | 3(2-2) |
| NDS 271 | Food and Culture | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 102/REL 102 | The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| PHL 118 | Moral Problems | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 218 | Ethical Theories | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 230 | Philosophy of Religion | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 325 | Philosophy of Mind | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 275 | Great Political Thinkers | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 371 | American Political Thought | 3(3-0) |
| REL 101 | World Religions: An Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3(3-0) |
| REL 102/PHL 102 | The Meaning of Life | 3(3-0) |
| REL 130 | American Gods: Religion, Power, and Justice in North America | 3(3-0) |
| REL 235 | Religion and Social Issues | 3(3-0) |
| REL 250 | Creation, Conquest, and Chaos: Introduction to the Old Testament | 3(3-0) |
| REL 260 | From Gospel to Apocalypse: Introduction to the New Testament | 3(3-0) |
| REL 313 | Christianity | 3(3-0) |
| REL 315 | Judaism | 3(3-0) |
| REL 334 | Death and Dying | 3(3-0) |
| SPN 325/WGS 325 | Telenovelas, Streaming Media and Hispanic/Latino Feminist Movements | 3(3-0) |
| WGS 226/HST 226 | From Witch Trials to Women’s Liberation: Women in America | 3(3-0) |
| WGS 325/SPN 325 | Telenovelas, Streaming Media and Hispanic/Latino Feminist Movements | 3(3-0) |
These I-A courses are approved for offering as WI: ENG 144, ENG 147, ENG 162, ENG 238, ENG 323, ENG 381WI; FRN 325; GAM 161, GER 325; HON 201WI; HST 101, HST 102, HST 110, HST 120, HST 200, HST 226, HST 238, HST 341; HUM 303; JPN 325; JRN 107WI; NDS 271; PHL 100, PHL 118, PHL 218, PHL 230; REL 101, REL 130, REL 235, REL 250, REL 260, REL 313, REL 315, REL 334; WGS 226.
Subgroup I-B: The Arts (3 hours)
Select from the following:
| ART 103 | Introduction to Studio Art | 3(0-6) |
| ART 121 | From Memes to Masterpieces | 3(3-0) |
| ART 126 | Introduction to the Visual Arts | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 134 | Introduction to Literature | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 141 | Comics, Graphic Novels, and Other Illustrated Texts | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 142 | Literary Interpretation of Sport | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 143 | Laughing Matters: Comedy and Satire | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 145 | Bestsellers and Prize Winners | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 160/HST 160 | History of Game Design | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 234WI | Introduction to Literary Analysis: Reading, Writing, Questioning | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 326 | Never-Ending Stories: Adaptation across Media | 3(3-0) |
| FMD 250WI | History of Western Dress | 3(3-0) |
| HON 202WI | Honors Studies in the Arts: First Year Seminar | 3(3-0) |
| HST 160/ENG 160 | History of Game Design | 3(3-0) |
| HST 335 | History of the Rock and Roll Era | 3(3-0) |
| HST 346 | The World of Versailles: Power and the Politics of Splendor in 17th-Century France | 3(3-0) |
| IND 238 | Design History and Precedent | 3(3-0) |
| CJM 221 | Smartphone Storytelling | 3(1-4) |
| MCA 300 | Black and African American Films & Filmmakers | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 110 | Music in Society | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 114 | Listening Experience: Expand Your Playlist | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 116 | Music and Cartoons: Warner Brothers to Disney | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 117 | Video Game Music: From Pong to the Future | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 213 | Jazz: An American Art Form | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 310 | Music and the Mind | 3(3-0) |
| MUS 313 | Musics of the World | 3(3-0) |
| TAI 170 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3(3-0) |
| TAI 175WI | The Art of Theatre: From 'Hamlet' to 'Hamilton' | 3(3-0) |
These I-B courses are approved for offering as WI: ART 126; ENG 134, ENG 141, ENG 142, ENG 143, ENG 145, ENG 160, ENG 234WI; FMD 250WI; HON 202WI; HST 160, IND 238; MUS 114, MUS 213, MUS 310, MUS 313; TAI 175WI.
Note: TAI 170 may also count for Oral Competency.