MCCCD Program Description

Topics in the Humanities

Course: HUM295

First Term: 2006 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Exploration of selected topic in the humanities. Focuses on a theme, concept, era, or genre. Analysis and interpretation of topic`s representation, development, and significance in at least three different humanities areas and in a variety of world cultures. Course Notes:May be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define humanities. (I) 2. Identify areas of study that are included in the humanities. (I) 3. Explicate the purpose and significance of the humanities. (II) 4. Define the designated topic that is the focus of this course. (II) 5. Describe the elements that characterize the designated topic of this course. (II) 6. Describe representations of the designated topic in at least three different humanities areas and three different world cultures. (III) 7. Describe the development of the designated topic in at least three different humanities areas and three different world cultures. (III) 8. Explain the significance of the designated topic in at least three different humanities areas and three different world cultures. (III) 9. Submit correctly documented essay(s) or project(s) that demonstrate mastery of the competencies above and contribute thoughtful analysis and/or interpretation in the field of the humanities. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of the Humanities A. Definition B. Study areas C. Purpose D. Significance II. Designated Topic A. Definition B. Elements III. Analysis and Interpretation of Designated Topic in Selected Humanities Areas A. Area 1 1. Representation 2. Development 3. Significance 4. Selected culture B. Area 2 1. Representation 2. Development 3. Significance 4. Selected culture C. Area 3 1. Representation 2. Development 3. Significance 4. Selected culture IV. Student Contribution to Humanities Study A. Oral presentation B. Written presentation C. Documentation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2005

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