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    Nov 21, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2023-2024 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HUMAN 151 - Introduction to Humanities


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENGL 090  and RDG 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
C5 General Education Human Experience Satisfier Y
MTA Humanities/Fine Arts Satisifer Y
Global Studies Satisfier Course Y
Session Cycle: FWSU

This course focuses on what the humanities reveal about human values. Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to explore the impact of the humanities on society and the forces which have influenced the humanities through history. This is a course to initiate students in the study of drama, art, sculpture, architecture, and music as well as one or more of the other humanities. In particular, students will learn the proper vocabulary to discuss these genres. In addition, students will examine methods of evaluating and critiquing works of art. Attending live performances and museum exhibitions will, whenever possible, be part of the course. This course is a satisfier course for the Global Studies Degree Designation.