HUMANITIES: Course Descriptions
- HUM 110 - Technology and Society
- This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: None.
- HUM 115 - Critical Thinking
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This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. This course may meet the SACS humanities/ fine arts requirement for AA, AS, AFA, AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER programs.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
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Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading and writing (a grade of “C” or better in ENG 095 or in RED 090 and ENG 090 OR a minimum ASSET score of 41 on both the Writing and the Reading placement tests OR minimum CPT scores of 80 on Reading and 86 on Writing)
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Corequisites: None
- HUM 160 - Introduction to Film
- This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production. Topics include film styles, history, and production techniques, as well as the social values reflected in film art. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze the elements covered in relation to selected films.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: None.
- HUM 161 - Advanced Film Studies
- This course provides an advanced study of film art and production, building on skills learned in HUM 160. Topics include advanced film production techniques, film genres, examination of master directors’ styles, and the relation of film to culture. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and critically analyze advanced elements of film production.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: HUM 160.