| HU:105 Making a Living-Making a Life 3 cr. |
| A humanities course which has as its theme the interplay of work and the individual. It focuses on technological society and how the humanities can interpret and reflect upon that society. |
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| HU:110 Western Culture and Values I 3 cr. |
| This is an integrated humanities course which surveys the major cultural achievements and ideas of Western civilization from ancient Greece through the 16th century. Art, architecture, music, drama and philosophy are presented as they reflect the world view of the era. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| HU:111 Latin American Culture and Values 3 cr. |
| This course is designed to introduce Latin America--specifically Mexico, Central and South America. Emphases are placed on cultural, historical and geographical perspectives to promote study in the humanities of this part of the world. Attention is also focused on current issues and art forms which shape the culture today. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural-Historical Perspectives Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Prior courses in history and literature (high school or above) strongly recommended. |
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| HU:118 Non-Western Culture and Values 3 cr. |
| This course is an integrated humanities course which introduces students to cultures and values of the non-western world: the Pacific Rim, South Asia, East Asia and Africa. Each unit first surveys the geographic and cultural background of the region. Attention is then focused on issues which impact the world and on cultural forms which are revealing of the society. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural-Historical Perspectives Area. |
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| HU:120 Western Culture and Values II 3 cr. |
| This is an integrated humanities course which surveys the major cultural achievements and ideas of Western civilizations from the Baroque era to the present. Art, architecture, music, drama and philosophy are presented as they reflect the world view of the era. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| HU:125 Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr. |
| An introduction to the fundamentals of three-dimensional design. Emphasis will be on the exploration of materials to discover various design, form and structure potentials. |
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| HU:128 Studies in a Non-Western Culture 3 cr. |
| This course will introduce the student to societies, cultures and values of a world region, such as North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union (CIS), South Asia, East Asia, Latin America or North America (Native American). Emphases will be placed on cultural, historical and geographical perspectives and the arts, issues and events that reflect the world's impact on the region and the region's impact on the world. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: HU:118 recommended. |
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| HU:151 Mississippi River History 3 cr. |
| A survey course in the humanities centering on the history of the Upper Mississippi River during the steamboating of the nineteenth century. The historical periods of the French voyageurs, the reconnaissance of Lt. Zebulon Pike, the economic development of the mining frontier, steamboating's heyday and the growth of river towns are integrated into a regional perspective. |
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| HU:152 Mississippi River Literature 3 cr. |
| A survey course in humanities which studies regional literature in the Upper Mississippi River. The primary focus is on Mark Twain's writing in the nineteenth century reflecting his childhood in Hannibal and career as a pilot on steamboats. Another writer of the twentieth century, Richard Bissell, reflects on his early life in Dubuque and career as a towboat pilot in the 1940s. |
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HU:180 Changes and Choices:
Experiencing Living in the Workplace,
the Home and the Broader Community 3 cr. |
| Changes and Choices offers students an opportunity to explore ways in which the humanities can contribute to their personal and work lives, especially as they face change and make decisions. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| HU:205 Living with Space, Time and Technology 3 cr. |
| Explores an understanding of human values and individual beliefs within a constantly changing environment, community relationships, technological networks, the ethical dimensions of work and a meaningful personal lifestyle. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| HU:206 Leadership Development 3 cr. |
| The central focus of this course is the development of leadership skills. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one's own style of leadership. The course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, and experiential learning exercises. Same as BU:206. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
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| HU:220 Honor's Seminar 3 cr. |
| Required for the completion of SCC's Honors Program, this course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. It can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. |
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| HU:299 Honors 1 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in humanities. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes in this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project for the course. The specifics of the Honors project will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester. |
