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The major is comprised of three parts: foundational humanities courses, a concentration track, and capstone courses. See course descriptions.

Foundational Courses

All together, these courses provide breadth in the humanities. Students take one 3-unit course in each of  the following areas:

  • Art History (global or broad time period)
  • History (global and broad time period)
  • Philosophy (there are five preapproved courses to choose from)
  • Literature (any upper division literary analysis course)
  • Language (any college level course)

Concentration Tracks

A12-unit concentration in an area of interest, either thematic (interdisciplinary) or based on a single humanities discipline.

Thematic Concentrations

  • Business and Culture
  • Environment, Culture and Sustainability
  • Social and Cultural Studies
  • Gender and Culture Studies
  • Teacher Preparation

Discipline-based Concentrations

  • Art and Art History
  • History
  • Literature and Writing
  • Philosophy and Religion

Capstone Courses

Students take the following courses in their junior and senior year.

  • Internship (arranged through Career and Internship Services for academic credit)
  • Humanities Seminar I (seminal texts of the Western world)
  • Humanities Seminar II (seminal texts of the non-Western world)
  • Senior Project and Workshop (a two-semester process)
 

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