Introduction to the Humanities II

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Building on the skills taught in MULT-1301, this course offers students further training in the methods and methodologies of humanistic inquiry as applied to study in the Humanities, those fields of study concerned with the creative and intellectual products of human culture. Reading a broad selection of texts through the lenses of a range of literary, cultural, and critical theories, students develop an understanding of and experience in the practice of critical inquiry, Students then implement this knowledge in small seminar-style tutorial groups and writing workshops, learning and practicing the fundamental skills of Humanities research. Note: Combined with MULT-1301, this couse satisfies the 1st-year requirements in Classics, English, and Religion and Culture. Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated. MULT-1900 (3 or 6) Topics in Multidisciplinary Studies (3 hrs Lecture) This course allows students to study a multidisciplinary topic. The topic may be one which is multidisciplinary so as not to be contained within the curriculum of a particular Department or Program. It may also be cross-listed with an existing course in which registration would be inappropriate for students not admitted to a restricted-entry program, but from which students in other programs could benefit. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies. Restrictions: Permission of Chair and Instr.