Humanities

Course Descriptions
HUM 1110  The Ancient World through the Renaissance   4.0 cr Examines literature and other written works, art, architecture, philosophy, religion, and music in their cultural contexts from ancient cultures, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance: e.g., such works as Greek literature, Roman architecture, the medieval cathedral, renaissance art, and religions and philosophies; and such artists and writers as Plato, Sappho, Michelangelo, Rumi, Machiavelli, and Shakespeare. Covers primarily Western culture with some global culture added
HUM 1111  From the Baroque Period to the Modern World   4.0 cr Examines literature and other written works, art, architecture, philosophy, religion, and music in their cultural contexts from the European Enlightenment to the modern world; e.g. such artists, writers, and musicians as Rembrandt, Bach, Voltaire, Wollstonescraft, Blake, Tolstoy, Stravinsky, and Camus, and such movements as Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Existentialism. Covers primarily Western culture with some global culture added.
HUM 1115  Holocaust & Genocide Studies In Film   3.0 cr Visits the Holocaust and other 20th century genocides through a chronology of films depicting both the horror and the hope. Films include award-winning, acclaimed stories and documentaries of the Holocaust and other Genocides, which demonstrate bravery, inhumanity, and the will to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to maintain human dignity. Films will be followed and preceded by discussion sessions, visits from speakers and survivors, and opportunity for students to participate with humanitarian organizations and with optional service learning. NOTE: HUM 1115 and FS 1115 are co-listed; department should be selected at registration. Credit will be given in only one department.
HUM 1140  Hispanic Cultures & Civilization   3.0 cr Explores Latin American cultures beginning with the arrival of Columbus. Examines how religion, politics, economics, and immigration to the United States have shaped Latin American countries. Considers art and literature from a socioeconomic perspective. Examines contemporary immigration issues and the question of autonomy for Puerto Rico.
HUM 1177  Holocaust Through Multiple Lenses   3.0 cr Examines how the Holocaust has been remembered historically through different forms of media, including literature, drama, personal testimony, music, video, and art. Students will evaluate different media forms and participate in two field trips to determine how authentic and reliable their historical depictions have been and how they have varied over time.
HUM 2250  Special Topics in Humanities   cr Study of a prominent theme, figure, period, or genre through art and literature and possibly philosophy, music or history. Topics will be determined in advance by the instructor and published in the class schedule.

Professional Organizations

• American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
• American Society for Bioethics + Humanities (ASBH)
• Community College Humanities Association (CCHA)
• National Humanities Alliance (NHA)
• The Association for Computers and the Humanities (ACH)

Learning at its finest

The humanities encompass culture from every imaginable perspective. As a humanities student, you'll study languages, literature, art, history, music, philosophy, religion and more. The skills you hone discovering the wonders of the human experience give you a global understanding that spans time and cultural divides. You master the art of learning, think in novel ways, become a research savant, write with clarity and elegance, and plow through abstract problems.

Pursuing the humanities as your major depends on finding the best match for your personality and interests. Your career choice should involve the ability to absorb new, fast-moving information about virtually any aspect of the human condition. You need to be open-minded, flexible and ready to take on unexpected challenges. Humanities graduates have the broad intellectual foundation that’s invaluable in the modern workplace.

Popular career paths

The humanities are bursting with diverse disciplines, which can make narrowing down you career choices a welcome problem. Many humanities grads become policymakers, researchers and marketing professionals. Below are a few career options that align with the knowledge and tools gained from studying the humanities:

Advertising

Understanding the inner workings of human cultures and societies promotes exceptionally creative thinking.

Foreign service

Focusing on a specific cultural realm opens doors to a career in the diplomatic corps working overseas.

Journalism

Correspondents investigate, analyze, make reasoned decisions and communicate on point, all qualities of a humanities graduate.

Law

Law schools appreciate humanities majors for their ability to think critically, view issues at the micro and macro levels, and find useful correlations between current affairs and past events.

Public administration

Keeping society running smoothly for every citizen is the role of public servants, a role humanities majors understand from studying social orders of all kinds in places all around the planet.

Publishing

Because they have read and critiqued the very best of world literature, humanities majors not only recognize top-quality writing, but are also equipped to handle the ever-changing landscape of the publishing industry.

Teaching

Humanities grads are passionate about their focus of study. That passion translates as a talent for passing on their accumulated observations and wisdom to future generations.

Below are just a few examples of possible career paths that can start by taking Humanities courses at Inver Hills.

• Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Manager
• Foreign Service Specialist
• Postsecondary Teachers
• Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts
• Lawyers
• Administrative Services Managers
• Editors
• Art Directors
• Writers and Authors

Completing your Humanities course obligations at Inver Hills is smart on several key levels:

1. You will receive an outstanding education with one-on-one interactions with humanities faculty
2. You will develop the strong foundation you need to select a career path that best meets your interests
3. You will save money and continue your academic and professional careers with less student debt *

* On a national scale, student loan debt has mushroomed to $1.2 trillion, which is greater than credit card debt and auto loan debt combined. In Minnesota, the average debt for four-year grads tops $30,000; 70 percent carry a student debt load.

Tuition and fees for one year at Inver Hills costs a little less than $5,300. Compare that to $15,000 to $20,000 at a for-profit college, or $40,000 to $50,000 at a private college or university. You can complete your first two years at Inver getting a topflight education firsthand from Ph.D. instructors and then transfer to a four-year as a junior all while saving thousands of dollars. It's a no-brainer.

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