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HMC 250 Humanities in the Western World I
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2013
SUN#: NA
AGEC: Arts   Cultural (Ethnic/Race/Gender) Awareness   Historical Awareness   Humanities  
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed: None


Description: The culture, ideas and values of western civilization with an emphasis on the intellectual and artistic achievements in art, architecture, music, literature and/or philosophy up to 1400.

Prerequisites: RDG094 and ENG100

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: Sophomore status

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Knowledge Level) Identify major works of art, music, literature and philosophy up to 1400.
2. (Comprehension Level) Describe the elements of art, music and literature as related to their importance to the arts in all styles up to 1400.
3. (Comprehension Level) Examine the main characteristics of art, music, literature and philosophy distinctive to each stylistic period up to 1400.
4. (Evaluation Level) Explain the inter-relationships among art, literature, music, philosophy and culture.
5. (Analysis Level) Identify the ideas and values of an era and culture as exemplified in a work of art, music, literature or philosophy.
6. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast works of art, music and/or literature using external criteria.
7. (Analysis Level) Analyze diverse perspectives in our universal search for meaning through major works in the arts, music, literature and philosophy.
8. (Evaluation Level) Create a project focusing on artistic expressions in art, architecture, music, literature and/or philosophy and their relevance to one's own life and society at large.
9. (Comprehension Level) Identify common or culturally specific themes in the arts.
10. (Analysis Level) Examine influences of ethnicity, race, and gender on the creative process.
11. (Evaluation Level) Examine the interconnectedness of socio-economic, religious, political, scientific, and creative events and processes over time and between geographic areas.
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