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Humanities Course Offerings

Please see the section on "Course Description Symbols and Terms" in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

A broad introduction to the major forms and types of artistic expression: sculpture, architecture, painting, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, film, and music.

This course is for special topics offered for 1.0–3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

An overview of the artistic and intellectual heritage of the cultures of Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Middle East, India, China, Japan, Greece, and Rome from their origins to 100 C.E. Comparative analysis of art, architecture, and primary texts (theatre, philosophy and religion, literature, history, and political science).

An overview of the artistic and intellectual heritage of the cultures of Imperial Rome, Byzantium, Medieval Europe, Islam, India, Africa, China, and The Americas from 100 C.E. to 1500 C.E. Comparative analysis of music, art, architecture, and primary texts (theatre, philosophy and religion, literature, history, and political science).

An overview of the artistic and intellectual heritage of Western Culture from 1500 C.E. to the present, and of concurrent developments in India, China, Japan, Africa, and The Americas. Comparative analysis of music, art, architecture, and primary texts (theatre, philosophy and religion, literature, history, and political science).

An overview of the artistic and intellectual heritage of Western culture from the Renaissance and Reformations of the sixteenth century to the twentieth century. Where appropriate, comparisons are drawn with other world cultures (e.g., Islam, Sub-Saharan Africa, China, Japan, Latin America). Formerly HUMN 201.

This course gives students a broad understanding of contemporary British social processes; a framework with which to analyse and reflect on their experience of "cultural difference"; and to engage actively in the social ecology of everyday life while studying in London.

This course is for special topics offered for 1.0–3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0–3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.

Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.

A seminar devoted to interdisciplinary research in the humanities. Students will write and present a research project on an approved topic of their choice. Required for Humanities majors. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.

With the guidance of an instructor, students will undertake research on a subject of their choice. The research will result in a substantial essay which offers an original contribution to knowledge in the field.

This course is an internship offered for 1.0–3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.

Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, faculty permission.

To provide an opportunity for students accepted for "Honors in the Major" to prepare and write an Honors research paper on a topic germane to those interests developed during the first three years of work in Humanities. Research and writing will be done under supervision of a faculty advisor and for a total of 6 units in two semesters. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.