Northeastern State University

HUMANITIES (HUM)

2113 General Humanities I #

Study of significant ideas of Western man as manifest in art, literature, music, and philosophy.

2223 General Humanities II #

Continuation of HUM 2113.

2333 Art Appreciation #

Introductory class designed to give a basic understanding of how to look at art and appreciate and understand the special characteristics of key artistic movements.

2400 Global Humanities #

The study of various civilizations which may include: Western Eurasia, Middle East, Mediterranean, Western Europe, India, China, Greek, etc. Any combination may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit.

2653 Philosophy in Life #

Brief survey of basic philosophical problems which have faced mankind throughoutthe ages. (Dual listing with PHIL 1013 - cannot receive credit in both HUM 2653 and PHIL 1013).

2763 Theatre Appreciation #

A survey course designed to introduce the student to all phases of dramatic art, including literature, acting, directing, and technical procedures. Credit cannot be earned in both THTR 2763 and HUM 2763.

2843 Film Appreciation #

This survey course will explore film from its beginnings to the present. It will study film’s history, form, techniques, process and its impact on society. Credit may not be earned in both THTR 2843 and HUM 2843.

3213 Art History Survey I #

The history and development of art, architecture, sculpture and other visual arts from prehistoric through the Renaissance.

3223 Art History Survey II #

Continuation of Hum 3213. From Renaissance to mid-nineteenth century.

3313 Asian Cinema

This course will examine one Asian feature film each week in order to gain an understanding of Asian cultures, social issues, literary and aesthetic conventions, and the nature and uses of film as a genre. The focus is primarily on contemporary film, but some significant trendsetting earlier films also will be examined. Readings, lectures, and discussions will evaluate themes and characteristic styles of various artists and genres.

4000 Seminar in Humanities #

Designed to address particular issues in the humanities. Specific course content will be announced at time of offering to be selected from, but not limited to, such areas as humanities in public school curriculum, strategies for teaching humanities, and appreciation. Any combination of courses in this sequence may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.

4110 Seminar in Humanities #

Course content to be determined each semester offered and will be selected from, but not limited to, the following: painting in America, music in America, the plastic arts and architecture in America. Any combination of courses in this sequence may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.

4213 Artistic Expressions of Native America: An Interdisciplinary Assessment #

A historic survey format similar to that of General Humanities, but content is restricted to the visual, musical, and literary arts of Native American peoples. There will be a directed effort toward revealing the unique qualities of Native American artistic creations and the particular ideas and values which form them. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.

4310 Asian Studies Field Seminar

This course provides a research-oriented field experience in Asia and/or in the U.S. in which selected aspects of Asian culture will be examined. An interdisciplinary approach to Asian Studies will be emphasized.

4453 Contemporary Art History #

Continuation of HUM 3213 and HUM 3223. From late nineteenth century to the present.