Course Description - Humanities
LHUM1310 Cultural Anthropology (3 Credits)
This survey course involves the study of human beings and their cultures, customs, origins and development. Specific topics examined and discussed include human origins and evolution, human cultures, race and ethnicity, religions, taboos, political systems, economic systems, kinship, sexual norms and mores, gender roles, marriage, educational systems, art, and the effects of globalization on local cultures.
LHUM1450 Myth in 20th Century America (3 Credits)
The course introduces 20th century U.S. popular culture as a source of insights into the development of both the American culture and the American dream. Myths of the old frontier, rugged individualism, success, endless abundance, rural simplicity, redemptive mission, melting pot and new frontier, are covered. These are examined through the impact of various media including fiction, speeches, movies, TV and advertisements. Classes consist of informal lectures, group seminars on readings, and use of the media mentioned above.
LHUM1500 Arabic Language and Culture (3 Credits)
This course is designed to teach the students the Arabic alphabet, numbers and their sounds accurately. Also, to teach basic vocabulary words of conversation in the form of politeness, social greetings, etc. Also, the course touches on different Arabic culture, such as education, politics, women’s roles, dress code, food, etc.
LHUM1510 Chinese Language and Culture (3 Credits)
This course is intended for non-Chinese background students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Emphasis is placed on developing conversational and reading skills, while some relevant cultural background is also integrated with the language training. The Chinese phonetic system “Pinyin” is introduced at the beginning of the course. Vocabularies of 120 words plus approximately 30 sentence patterns are covered in this course.
LHUM1600 Introduction to Theatre (3 Credits)
This overview of theater through the production process combines a history of theater with elements of stage craft, acting technique, play analysis and script writing. (Prerequisite: LENG1200 or POI)
LHUM1610 Acting and Scene Study I (3 Credits)
A workshop-style, basic acting and scene study, this course is based on the Sanford Meisner approach, and an overview of the great theater practitioners from Thespis to Stanislavski. Students participate in vocal and movement activities, as well as theater exercises, and they analyze characters through scene studies of playwrights’ texts. (Prerequisite: LHUM1600)
LHUM2000 Introduction to Canadian Studies (3 Credits)
Students acquire an understanding of a nation that is becoming increasingly important to the United States. Why two countries instead of one? Free trade? A unified North American economic zone? Quebec separatism? National health care? These and other pertinent issues are studied and discussed. By comparing the United States with Canada, students gain a better understanding of their own culture.
LHUM2500 Humanities in Western Civilization I (3 Credits)
This interdisciplinary course examines evolutions of western culture from its classical origins up through 1550 A.D. This is accomplished through the examination of multiple perspectives including literature, art, music, philosophy, politics and theater. Classes consist of lectures, group seminars on readings and student projects.
LHUM2520 Humanities in Western Civilization II (3 Credits)
This interdisciplinary course examines the ideological, economic, political, religious, psychological, artistic, social, philosophical, and military components involved in the cause and effect relationships which have molded the western cultural heritage from 1650 to the present. Classes consist of informal lectures, readings, quizzes, seminars on readings, and student presentations.
