Course Descriptions

HUM 1105/3105  Global Peace and Conflict Studies (3 units)

Explores the significant intellectual and practical contributions of this interdisciplinary field of study.  Learn about the legacy of humanities past attempt in the ongoing quest for peace and justice, and assess our prospects for future survival and societal transformations.  Topics covered include the war system, nonviolence, conflict resolution, social movements, peace building and the United Nations. Summer Sessions.

HUM 3500 Service Learning I (3 units)
The purpose of all Service Learning courses is to answer the question, "How do I live my values?" The method is a combination of experiential and academic learning. Students will spend six weeks in reading and classroom discussion. They will then spend seven weeks working in the field and will finish with two weeks of review and reflective writing. The theme of the course will change each semester. Students may enroll in the course more than once. Fall, Spring Semesters.

HUM 3510 Service Learning II (3 units)
See course description for HUM 3500.

HUM 4910/4911  Senior Project (2–4 units)

Specific work on the senior project with the student’s primary reader. Requirements depend upon the student’s Concentration Track. Fall, Spring Semesters.

HUM 4920/4921  Senior Project Workshop (1 unit)

A two semester practical workshop with other students working on their senior project. The workshop orients students to thesis or project options, choice of primary reader and the process and requirements of the senior project. Fall, Spring Semesters.

HUM 4930  Humanities Seminar (3 units)

A team-taught, multi-cultural course devoted to reading and discussing traditional and modern “classics,” addressing fundamental questions in diverse areas of thought and achievement.

HUM 4994  Teaching Assistantship (1–3 units)

Fall, Spring Semesters.

HUM 4996  Internship (1–3 units)

An opportunity for the student to evaluate their current career path through a special placement or a workplace project. Or students may choose a community service placement to expand their knowledge of and commitment to civic responsibility. For full description see General Description – ART 4996 – All Internships at end of Art Course Descriptions. Fall, Spring Semesters.

HUM 4999  Independent Study (1–3 units)

Fall, Spring Semesters.