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Humanities Courses Offered
Click here to view the Humanities courses offered at Valencia.
Detailed information such as course descriptions, credit hours, and prerequisites can be found in the college catalog.
Prefix: ARH2050 |
Title: Intro to Art History I |
Description:
INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY I Survey of development of visual art forms from prehistory through Middle Ages.
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Prefix: ARH2051 |
Title: Introduction to Art History II |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY II Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110. Survey of development of visual arts from Renaissance to present. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: ARH1000 |
Title: The Visual Arts Today |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
THE VISUAL ARTS TODAY (Formerly ARH 1009) Introductory art appreciation course designed to provide student with foundation for understanding contemporary visual arts.
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Prefix: HUM2454 |
Title: African-American Humanities |
Credit Hours: 3 |
Description:
AFRICAN - AMERICAN HUMANITIES Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110 An integrated study of New World cultures most impacted by the African diaspora. Topics include African civilizations; the impact of African influences on art, music, literature, dance and religion; and the creation of distinctive African- American cultures. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college- level writing skills through multiple writing assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2410 |
Title: Asian Humanities |
Credit Hours: 3 |
Description:
ASIAN HUMANITIES Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110 Examines dominant ideas and arts in South and East Asian cultures expressed in philosophy, literature, art, architecture, and music. Focus on India, China, and Japan; covers period from earliest civilization to present. Gordon rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college - level writing skills through multiple writing assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
Prefix: HUM2234 |
Title: Hum Enlightenment and Romanticism |
Description:
HUMANITIES - ENLIGHTMENT AND ROMANTICISM Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110 Integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from Enlightenment through 19th century, emphasizing emergence of rationalism and modern science and Romantic rebellion. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2234H |
Title: Hum Enlightenment and Romanticism |
Credit Hours: 3 |
Honors |
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Description:
Same as HUM2234 with honors content. Honors program permission required.
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Prefix: HUM2220 |
Title: Hum Greek/Roman |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
HUMANITIES - GREEK AND ROMAN Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H and IDH 1110 Integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture as expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from Trojan War through Roman era, emphasizing development and influence of classical ideas. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2223 |
Title: Hum Late Roman And Medieval |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
HUMANITIES - RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or 1101H or IDH 1110 Integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from late Roman Empire through Middle Ages, emphasizing development and historical influence of Christianity. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2223H |
Title: Late Roman/Med Honors |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
HUMANITIES - LATE ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL HONORS Same as HUM 2223 with honors content. Honors program permission required.
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Prefix: HUM2232 |
Title: Hum Renaissance and Baroque |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H. Integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from Renaissance through Baroque era, emphasizing synthesis of classical and Christian elements.Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2232H |
Title: Hum Renaissance and Baroque Hon |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
HUMANITIES - RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE - HONORS Same as HUM2232 with honors content. Honors program permission required.
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Prefix: HUM2250 |
Title: Humanities 20th Century |
Description:
HUMANITIES - TWENTIETH CENTURY Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110 Integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from turn of century to present. Focuses on creative forces which have shaped contemporary consciousness from pioneering work of Einstein, Picasso, Stravinsky and Wright through dominance of objective consciousness to newly emerging guiding myths of today. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2250H |
Title: Humanities 20th Century Honors |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
HUMANITIES - TWENTIETH CENTURY - HONORS Same as HUM 2250 with honors content. Honors program permission required.
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Prefix: HUM2941 |
Title: Intern Exploration in Humanities |
Credit Hours: 2 |
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Description:
INTERNSHIP EXPLORATION IN HUMANITIES Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all mandated courses in Reading, Mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes; a minimum 2.0 institutional or overall GPA; and 12 credits including 6 credits in Humanities, three of which must be a Gordon Rule writing course; and Internship Office approval. The Program Director/Program Chair/Program Coordinator or Internship Placement Office has the discretion to provide override approval as it relates to the waiver of required program/discipline-related courses.
This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with supervised career exploration activities and/ or practical experiences. Each earned credit of internship requires a minimum of 80 clock hours of work. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Internship Fee: $10.00)
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Prefix: HUM2461 |
Title: Latin American Humanities |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
LATIN AMERICAN HUMANITIES Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC1101 or ENC 101H or IDH 1110 An integrated study of the history and culture and Latin America. Focuses on how modern Latin American cultures are the product of a historic biological and cultural interchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Topics include pre-Columbian civilizations, the Encounter and its aftermath, independence and neo-colonialism, and modernist art, literature, and cinema. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement. .
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Prefix: HUM2403 |
Title: Middle Eastern Humanities |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
MIDDLE EASTERN HUMANITIES
The course covers topics such as Middle Eastern religions, philosophy, literature, architecture, visual arts, music, and the effects of modernity on the Middle East. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple writing assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2310 |
Title: Mythology |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
MYTHOLOGY Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110 Examines world mythology in comparative perspective, analyzes myths with a variety of methods, and considers the application of mythological ideas and symbols in the humanities. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.
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Prefix: HUM2310H |
Title: Mythology Honors |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
MYTHOLOGY - HONORS Same as HUM2310 with honors content. Honors program permission required.
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Prefix: PHI2600 |
Title: Ethics and Critical Thinking |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
ETHICS AND CRITICAL THINKING Study of major theoretical principles on which claims to good life and moral action have been based, such as hedonism, utilitarianism and rationalism. Each theory illustrated by representative selections from works of great philosophers from classical period to 20th century.
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Prefix: PHI2010 |
Title: Philosophy |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
PHILOSOPHY Contemporary problems introduce major areas of philosophy: metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, theories of knowledge and philosophy of religion. Students explore writings of notable philosophers, past and present, and examine how their ideas have shed light on problems and their relevance to modern life.
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Prefix: REL2000 |
Title: Understanding Religious Truths |
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Description:
UNDERSTANDING RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS Designed for students interested in exploring various ways people have expressed religious views. Explores questions that lead people to formulate religious answers and various religious doctrines that formalize human concerns. Balances different opinions from major religious traditions such as Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism, among others, and helps students broaden perspectives on religion.
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