HUM-1010 Introduction to Humanities

3 Credits

Examines creative enterprise in human cultures through the study of great works of art and literature. Lectures, performances, exhibits, and multi-media presentations.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): None.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

HUM-1020 The Individual in Society

3 Credits

Introduction to works of art, philosophies, and scientific views that portray, explain, and evaluate positions and interactions of individuals in society. Lectures, performances, exhibits, and multi-media presentations.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

HUM-102H Honors Individual in Society

3 Credits

Introduction to works of art, philosophies, literature, and political views that portray, explain, and evaluate positions and interactions of individuals in society. Emphasis on an in-depth study of primary sources and their reflection in our modern culture.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I, or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I; or departmental approval.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

HUM-1100 Leadership Development Studies

3 Credits

Introduction to theories and ethics of group dynamics in leadership styles through study of classic and contemporary writings. Internationally recognized course, designed by Phi Theta Kappa. Lectures, discussions, and experiential learning exercises.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

HUM-175H Honors Forum: Critical Issues

3 Credits

Analysis of contemporary critical issues through their roots in past and present social, philosophical, and political attitudes and literature. Topics may vary with each offering, lecture, discussion, guest presentation, and multi-media presentation.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on English Placement Test to enroll in ENG-101H Honors College Composition I, or departmental approval.

HUM-179H Honors Contract in Humanities

1 Credit

Honors Contract complements and exceeds requirements and expected outcomes and objectives for an existing HUM-1000-level honors course through formulation of a contract with a faculty mentor. This independent study at the honors level may also be taken with a non-honors course. When taken with a non-honors course the Honors Contract adds an honor experience to that course. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, student will formulate a contract, which upon completion will result in distinctive scholarship. The student is required to meet on a regularly scheduled basis with the instructor for mentor-student tutorial sessions. A maximum of six Honor Contracts (six credit hours) may be taken at the college (includes 179H and 279H).

Lecture: 1 hours

Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with a HUM-1000-level course whose instructor agrees to mentor the student in this contract. Departmental approval required.

HUM-1812 Special Topics: Humanities and Leadership

3 Credits

This course examines different perspectives of leadership through literature, philosophy, and history inviting students to assess their own leadership potential and determine via positive examples of leadership new insights into their own and other’s cultural leadership traditions. In collaboration with a community partner, students will explore key issues in leadership development.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): None.

HUM-1820 Independent Study/Research in Humanities

1-3 Credits

Directed individual study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.

Lecture: 1-3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval, and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

HUM-182H Honors Independent Study/Research in Humanities

1-3 Credits

Honors-level directed individual study. Must meet criteria set forth in the Honors Course Checklist used to approve regular honors courses. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.

Lecture: 1-3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; and must have earned an A or B in at least 3 honors courses. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

HUM-2020 Community Engagement Through the Humanities

3 Credits

A project-based course designed to help students develop skills as active participants in a pluralistic democratic society through direct service, education, and reflection opportunities. The course will emphasize collaboration, methods of inquiry characteristic of the humanities, evidence-based decision making, humanities-based research techniques, social responsibility, and effective communication. Students will use an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to analyze and actively participate in principles and practices of community engagement through a local lens.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1020 College Composition II or ENG-102H Honors College Composition II.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

HUM-2030 Culture and Belief

3 Credits

An introduction to works of art, philosophies, religions, and scientific views that portray, explain, and evaluate the shared human search for meaning in the world as contextualized within culture. The class consists of lectures concerning works of art which provide a survey of world views that have been adopted by various cultures through history.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I; or departmental approval.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

HUM-282H Honors Advanced Independent Study/Research: Humanities

1-3 Credits

Advanced Honors-level directed individual study. Must meet criteria set forth in the Honors Course Checklist used to approve regular honors courses. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.

Lecture: 1-3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; and must have earned an A or B in at least 3 honors courses. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.