HUM-HUMANITIES -- 1999-2000 Catalog
The computer as a problem-solving tool in Liberal Arts research, teaching, data management, scholarship, writing, and other forms of electronic communication. An introduction to microcomputers, networked computer systems, appropriate software, and Internet and WWW resources. The ethical and phenomenological implications of the burgeoning use of technology in the humanities. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGL 114.
HUM 302 Human Values in Agriculture (4) GE C3
Technical aspects of controversial agricultural issues. Identifying value conflicts, comparing potential impacts, and using relevant ethical principles. Weighing risks and benefits to resolve the issue. Extensive participation and interaction making oral presentations, role playing, and arguing in public forums. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 310 Humanities in World Cultures (4) GE C3
Interdisciplinary examination of the humanities in a selected culture. Special focus on the arts, literature, philosophy and foreign language in that culture. Class Schedule will list topic selected; some topics may satisfy USCP requirement. Repeatable to 12 units with different course titles. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 311 London: Its Life, Culture and Institutions (3) GE C3
Analytical and interpretive survey of the principal and most ancient center of the English-speaking and English influenced world. Development of the city through time frame perspective from Roman administrative capital to financial and political colussus. Impact of the age of total war and London's evolution into a multi-ethnic model of post-industrial urban life. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Current standing in London Study program; upper division standing and ENGL 114, or consent of instructor.
HUM 319 London Activities (2)
Analytical and interpretive survey of the principal center of the English speaking world. The development of London from Roman administrative capital to modern cultural, financial and political colossus. 2 activities. Prerequisite: limited to London Study students.
HUM 361 Modernism (4) GE C3
Interdisciplinary survey of the nineteenth and early twentieth-century concepts and cultural movements known as modernism throughout Europe, North America and Latin America. Disciplines include architecture, art, drama, literature, music, philosophy, and photography. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 362 Postmodernism (4) GE C3
Development, major characteristics, and social implications of this significant movement within twentieth-century thought. Works studied to be chosen from disciplines including art, architecture, literature, music, literary criticism and philosophy. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 400 Independent Study Project (1-2)
Independent study project focusing more than one discipline on a problem in the Humanities. May involve travel and/or independent research. Bibliography and study plan submitted in advance. 1-2 activities. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.
HUM 402 Values and Technology (4) GE C3
Humanistic investigation into the theoretical and practical applications of technology for all majors with specific reference to the social effects of technological change. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 403 Ethical Issues in Cyberspace (3) GE C3
The ethical debates and issues connected to the rise of online communications technology. The impact of the Internet on freedom of speech, privacy, property rights, and other democratic values. Effect of online communications technology on the quality of personal and interpersonal life. Open to all majors. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 215 or ENGL 218.
HUM 410 Values, Media, Culture (4) GE C3
Ways in which mass media and popular culture challenge the traditional high culture of art and literature. Comparison of great books to popular entertainments. Ways in which both attempt to influence our values and beliefs.