HUMANITIES

HUMC109  Introduction to Philosophy - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course is an introductory survey covering various components of philosophy including Epistemology, Metaphysics, Materialism, Realism, Pragmatism, Logic, Idealism, Existentialism and Aesthetics. This will include classical original, interpretation, development and modern application of these concepts.

HUMC110  The Humanities in Western Culture - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This interdisciplinary course in Western culture integrates the arts of literature, painting, music, sculpture, film, and the discipline of philosophy. In order to better understand why we are the way we are, our studies are centered on our cultural heritage—from Greece, early Christianity, and the Renaissance to the present day. The course involves students and teacher in an analysis of the human issues and achievements in Western culture in an attempt to make sense of the universe. Attention will be given to the following universal concepts in human thought: search for freedom, search for truth, search for beauty, identity with God, identification with the natural world, and relationship with society. Seminar participation, several short papers and final examination are required.

HUMC140  Myth in US Culture (20th Century) - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This interdisciplinary course utilizes both the social science and the humanities to examine the making of American Culture. The central driving force is Twentieth Century American Popular Culture. Students will study a variety of sources (fiction, speeches, movies, television and advertisements) to uncover the numerous myths transmitted by these sources and to verify the validity of those myths that forge America’s national identity. Several questions guide the students’ investigation: What is the relationship between myths, culture and society? Why do we behave the way we do? How do myths shape our attitudes? Our norms? Our mores? What makes us Americans? Students are graded on participation, several short writing assignments, and a final exam.

HUMC142  Topics in United States History to 1877 - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This is a survey course of US History that presents a clear, relevant and balanced history of the United States from the days of its early development through the end of the reconstruction period. Not only does the course review the major events that shaped the nation, but it will look at those issues that impacted on, and changed the lives of the people who lived during this period. Insights into the political, social, economic and cultural issues round out the scope of this course.

HUMC143  Topics in United States History: 1877 – Present - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This is a survey course of US History from 1877 to the present. The course is concerned not just with names and dates, but rather the historical processes that made the US the way it is. The course will focus on the political history, but more importantly the struggles between labor and capital, women and minorities versus the dominant patriarchal state, and the status of the working poor and the way in which they either made, influenced or were exploited by the American system.

HUMC201 The Making of the Modern World: Themes in Western Civilization - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This interdisciplinary course approaches the main themes which have shaped Western Civilization since the 1800’s. Topics include the scientific revolution, classical liberalism, fascism, and war. The course incorporates the use of film and multi-media as a way of focusing on particular themes and issues. (Prerequisite: HUMC110.)

HUMC250  Searching for Leadership: An Honors Humanities Approach to Leadership Developement - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
Utilizing the leadership program and textbook developed by Phi Theta Kappa (the International Honor Society for the Two Year College), SEARCHING FOR LEADERSHIP will help emerging and existing leaders on the journey to becoming the most effective leaders possible. Since leadership is an art, humanities-based learning in essential for becoming an effective and ethical leader. The foundation is the observation and study of great leaders portrayed in the humanities by writers, historians, and film-makers as well as the study of the works of great leaders. Through assessment of the common characteristics of great leaders learners will strive to strengthen the leadership qualities. (Prerequisites: ENGC102, 100 level Humanities, and membership in PTK.)

HUMC245  Native People: An Ethnohistorical Perspective - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
Native People inhabited what is now the United States for more than 20 millennium prior to the European “discoveries”, explorations, invasion, conquest, and colonization of the Americas. Our study begins with an examination of the indigenous cultures; myths, music, art, and religion. The course investigates the underlying causes and issues of 500 years of perpetual conflict and warfare between the Native People and the Euro-Americans. Since film is so pervasive in American society and so influential in molding American minds, the study closes with the screening of “Dances With Wolves” to examine the popular portrayal of Native People’s image in the movies. Course requirements include participation and several position papers.(Prerequisite: 100 level Humanities course.)

WORLD LANGUAGE

LNGC105  Spanish I - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
An introductory course for the first year language study that takes a communicative, functional approach to teaching and learning Spanish at the college level. The course includes grammar, conversation, culture, and readings. At the end of the course the student will be able to speak and write basic Spanish. Students who have taken two or more years of high school Spanish will be required to take a Spanish placement test. (For transfer, Spanish I should be taken in conjunction with Spanish II.)

LNGC106  Spanish II - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
Spanish II initially reviews, then builds on the simple sentence structures and vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Students will understand and converse in day-to-day Spanish and know basic aspects of various Hispanic cultures. Students will also read authentic materials and basic literature, and will write letters and short essays. Course activities accommodate all learning styles and are both innovative and relevant to student experiences. Video materials bring Spanish to life for students by illustrating in context the grammar and vocabulary students are learning. (Prerequisite: LNGC105.)

LNGC120  Sign Language I - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course will assist the student in developing basic conversational skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Included in the course will be a study of basic grammatical structures, non-verbal grammatical signals, sign vocabulary, and conversation regulators. Cultural aspects of the Deaf Community will also be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on using American Sign Language (ASL) in one-to-one or small group conversations.

LNGC121  Sign Language II - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course will assist the student in developing the ability to use and understand sign language at the beginning level. Classes will include readiness exercises, skills development, direct interaction activities and sign vocabulary building. (Prerequisite: LNGC120.)

LNGC220  Sign Language III - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course will continue with skills development, direct interaction activities and sign vocabulary building. It will cover the use of sign language in the Deaf Community, comprehension and expression of visual/manual language, grammatical structure and sign production. (Prerequisite: LNGC121.)

LNGC221  Sign Language IV - 3 Class Hours/3 Credits
This course will assist the student in developing the background and skills necessary to participate in one-to-one or small group conversations. Class activities focus on developing expressive and receptive conversational skills through the use of drill, videotapes, discussion of idioms and colloquial usage and opportunities to participate in signed conversation with deaf people and other signers. Also included in the class will be vocabulary development, rules of social interaction, the process of conversation, and discussion of deaf/hearing interactions. (Prerequisite: LNGC220.)