Humanities Course Descriptions
The Definition of IAI GECC Humanities and Fine Arts
Specific course descriptions: IAI GECC Fine Arts
Foreign Language
H1 900: Foreign Language IV (3-4 semester credits)
A fourth semester college course (or above) in a foreign language that
is designed to increase knowledge of the language and culture of the country
or countries speaking the language.
History
Political, economic, and social history courses are found in the Social and Behavioral Sciences section. No more than two history courses can be used to fulfill IAI GECC Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
H2 900: Foundations of Civilization (3 semester credits)
The development of world civilizations from the earliest peoples to
modern global interdependence among peoples and nations. Emphasis is on
the relationship between present and past and on the recurring themes that
connect past, present and future. Examines landmark documents and artifacts
that have shaped human events and cultures.
This designation should be used for single-semester courses spanning antiquity to the present. When World Civilizations is taught in a multi-course sequence, please refer to H2 906 World Civilization I and H2 907 World Civilization II below.
H2 901: Western Civilization I (3 semester credits)
HThe first of a two-course sequence on the history of the intellectual and cultural development of Western society
from the earliest times to the present. Examines landmark documents and
artifacts that reflect Western culture. (See also History of Western Civilization
in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit cannot be used to
satisfy both Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
Policies on acceptance of AP credit vary among academic
programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC
or major requirements is not guaranteed. In general, a score of 3 or higher
on the AP European History exam may be considered as equivalent to
successful completion of courses approved for H2 902.
H2 902: Western Civilization II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Western Civilization I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H2 901. (See also History of Western Civilization in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit cannot be used to satisfy both Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
H2 903N: Non-Western Civilizations (3 semester credits)
History of the intellectual and cultural development of the non-Western societies of Asia, the Middle East, Africa and/or the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Examines the origins of contemporary non-Western cultures and their adaptations to and influence on Western culture. (See also History of Non-Western World
in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit cannot be used to
satisfy both the Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
H2 904: U.S. History/ Civilization I (3 semester credits)
The first of a two-course sequence on the history of the major developments in the United States from the colonial
period to the present. Considers the ways in which Americans have extended
the Western tradition and America's distinctive cultural contributions.
(See also U.S. History in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit
cannot be used to satisfy both the Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
H2 905: U.S. History/ Civilization II (3 semester credits)
This course is a continuation of U.S. History/Civilization I. Considers both the ways in which Americans have extended the European tradition and the contributions of diverse cultural constituencies. (See also U.S. History in the Social and Behavioral Science section; credit cannot be used to fulfill both Humanities and Social Science requirements.)
H2 906: World Civilizations I (3 semester credits)
The first of a two-course sequence on the history of the intellectual, political, social, economic, and cultural development of world societies from the earliest times to the present. Examines landmark documents and artifacts that reflect world cultures. (See also World History in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit for courses cannot be used to satisfy both Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
H2 907: World Civilization II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of World Civilizations I (H2 906). (See also World History in the Social and Behavioral Science section. Credit for courses cannot be used to satisfy both Humanities and Social and Behavioral Science requirements.)
H2 908: National Histories (3 semester credits)
Broad survey of the history and culture of a nation that has demonstrated a significant impact on global history (ex. Japan, Russia, England).
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Literature
H3 900: Introduction to Literature (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of texts from a variety of literary forms and
periods. Approaches to determining literary meaning, form and value.
H3 901: Introduction to Fiction (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of short stories and novels from a variety of periods. Approaches to determining literary meaning, form and value.
H3 902: Introduction to Drama (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of plays of various types and from a variety of
periods. Approaches to determining literary meaning, form and value.
H3 903: Introduction to Poetry (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of poetry of various types and from a variety
of periods. Approaches to determining literary meaning, form and value.
H3 904: Introduction to Non-fictional Prose (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of non-fictional prose in a variety of forms and
from a variety of periods. Approaches to determining literary meaning,
form and value.
H3 905: Introduction to Shakespeare (3 semester credits)
An introduction to Shakespeare's works by genre (comedy, history, tragedy
and non-dramatic poetry) or on some other basis.
H3 906: Western/World Literature in Translation I (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of representative masterpieces from a variety
of nationalities and epochs. Focuses primarily on Western literature, but may also include selections from other nationalities.
H3 907: Western/World Literature in Translation II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Western Literature in Translation I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H3 906.
H3 908N: Non-Western Literature in Translation (3 semester credits)
Reading and analysis of representative masterpieces from a variety of nationalities and epochs.
H3 909: [National] Literature in Translation (3 semester credits)
Introduction to the literature of a specific nationality (e.g., French,
German, Italian, Russian, etc.) for students not versed in the original
language.
H3 910D: American Ethnic Literature (3 semester credits)
Examination of various types of literary works that reflect the experience
and construction of racial and cultural minority identity.
H3 911D: Literature and Gender (3 semester credits)
Examination of various types of literary works that reflect the experience
and construction of gender identity. May emphasize selected genres or the
literary contributions of a gender-defined group (e.g. women writers).
H3 912: Survey of British Literature I (3 semester credits)
Development of British literature from its beginnings to the present
through analysis of representative texts.
H3 913: Survey of British Literature II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Survey of British Literature I . See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H3 912.
H3 914: Survey of American Literature I (3 semester credits)
Development of literature of the United States from its beginnings
to the present through analysis of representative texts.
H3 915: Survey of American Literature II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Survey of American Literature I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H3 914.
H3 916: Survey of [National] Literature I (3 semester credits)
Development of literature of an other-than-English-speaking nationality
through analysis of representative texts. (Literature is read in the original
language.)
H3 917: Survey of [National] Literature II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Survey of [National] Literature I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H3 916.
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Philosophy
H4 900: Introduction to Philosophy (3 semester credits)
A study of recurrent, persistent human principles and problems such
as the validity of knowledge; the nature of truth; the nature of identity,
free will and determination; moral and aesthetic values; and religious
belief systems.
H4 901: History of Philosophy I (3 semester credits)
A study of the major philosophers and schools of thought, including
the social, political and religious contexts within which each developed,
from the pre-Socratic through the 20th Century.
H4 902: History of Philosophy II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of History of Philosophy I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number H4 901.
H4 903N: Non-Western Philosophy (3 semester credits)
An introduction to selected philosophical concepts and value systems
of several non-Western cultures.
H4 904: Ethics (3 semester credits)
A study of the principal ethical theories and concepts of human conduct
and character, as well as a critical evaluation of these theories and concepts
as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions.
H4 905: Philosophy of Religion (3 semester credits)
A study of selected religious concepts and theories, such as the existence
and nature of a deity, the nature of good and evil, reason and faith, ethics,
and the afterlife. May include an examination of the nature of religious language
and experience.
H4 906: Introduction to Logic/Critical Thinking (3 semester credits)
A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive
and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than
a symbolic context. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies
and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements is included.
Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge
of reality.
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Religious Studies
H5 900: Introduction to Religion (3 semester credits)
Introduction to the concept of religion within society, treating the
nature, origin, beliefs, practices and role that religion plays.
H5 901: Foundational Religious Texts (3 semester credits)
The humanistic study of 1 or more of the foundational documents of
the world's major religions, such as the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament,
the Qur'an (Koran), or the Vedas.
H5 904N: Comparative Religions (3 semester credits)
An introductory survey of selected teachings, practices and institutions
of major Eastern and Western religions. May include the role of history;
appreciation for forms of expression; and criticism of their origins, rituals and
forms of religious knowledge and destiny.
H5 905: Religion in American Society (3 semester credits)
A survey of the contribution of religion to American culture, including
the differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious
freedom and the rise of a "secular religion." Examines the emergence
of new forms of belief and practice and the variety of religious issues
confronting American society today.
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Interdisciplinary Humanities
H9 900: Interdisciplinary Humanities (3 semester credits)
Interdisciplinary study of humanities themes; genres; and relationships
from literary, historical and philosophical perspectives. (Does not include
a Fine Arts component.)
H9 901: Mythology (3 semester credits)
The nature of mythology through study of folklore and legendary narratives,
themes, archetypal figures/situations, symbolism and figurative language.
H9 903D: American Culture/Civilization (No longer used in IAI) (3 semester credits)
Survey of the major intellectual, literary and cultural developments
in the United States from the colonial period to the present. Mainstreams
the contributions of America's diverse cultural constituency.
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Interdisciplinary Humanities and Fine Arts
Interdisciplinary humanities courses that encompass both the humanities and the fine arts may be used for either humanities or fine arts credit.
HF 900: Humanities Survey I (3 semester credits)
Thematic- or genre-based interdisciplinary study of selected
works of art, music, literature and philosophy.
HF 901: Humanities Survey II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Humanities Survey I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number HF 900.
HF 902: Western Humanities I (3 semester credits)
Chronologically organized interdisciplinary survey of the significant
intellectual, literary, philosophical, visual art, music and other
performing art expressions from the major epochs of Western culture.
HF 903: Western Humanities II (3 semester credits)
This is a continuation of Western Humanities I. See the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) number HF 902.
HF 904N: Non-Western Humanities (3 semester credits)
Interdisciplinary survey of the significant intellectual and artistic
achievements of several non-Western cultures through selected works of
literature, philosophy, visual art, music and other performing arts,
as well as a comparative examination of their values, motifs and aesthetics
with those of Western cultural expression.
HF 906D: American Ethnic Cultural Expression (3 semester credits)
Interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, literature, history
and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of American racial and
ethnic minorities.
HF 907D: Cultural Expression of Gender (3 semester credits)
Interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, literature, history
and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of gender.
HF 908: Film and Literature (3 semester credits)
A study of formal, thematic, and/or historical relationships between literary and cinematic forms, including examination of adaptations and influences that demonstrate the strengths of each artistic medium.
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Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences
HS 900: Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Sciences I (3 semester credits)
Courses that combine thematic-or genre-based study in both humanities and fine arts with study in one or more social or behavioral sciences. Completion of both HS 900 and HS 901 (6 credits) are necessary to receive credit toward the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC).
Interdisciplinary courses are those that integrate two or more disciplines. Courses will be survey in nature, broad in scope, and foundational in the sense that they provide students with a basis for intellectual development and further study in the various disciplines. The relationship between the disciplines will be made explicit in the course. Textbooks and reading from those disciplines will be a significant part of the course, and methods of instruction may include instructors from more than one of the disciplines teaching jointly. On satisfactory completion of an interdisciplinary course, students will:
- derive a balance of the concepts, theories, methods, and conclusions of each discipline, and,
- gain an understanding of two or more of the disciplines covered.
HS 901: Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Sciences II (3 semester credits)
Courses that combine thematic-or genre-based study in both humanities and fine arts with study in one or more social or behavioral sciences. Completion of both HS 900 and HS 901 (6 credits) are necessary to receive credit toward the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC).
Interdisciplinary courses are those that integrate two or more disciplines. Courses will be survey in nature, broad in scope, and foundational in the sense that they provide students with a basis for intellectual development and further study in the various disciplines. The relationship between the disciplines will be made explicit in the course. Textbooks and reading from those disciplines will be a significant part of the course, and methods of instruction may include instructors from more than one of the disciplines teaching jointly. On satisfactory completion of an interdisciplinary course, students will:
- derive a balance of the concepts, theories, methods, and conclusions of each discipline, and,
- gain an understanding of two or more of the disciplines covered.
HS 902: Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Sciences III (3 semester credits)
Courses that combine thematic-or genre-based study in both humanities and fine arts with study in one or more social or behavioral sciences. Completion of both HS 902 and HS 903 (6 credits) are necessary to receive credit toward the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC).
Interdisciplinary courses are those that integrate two or more disciplines. Courses will be survey in nature, broad in scope, and foundational in the sense that they provide students with a basis for intellectual development and further study in the various disciplines. The relationship between the disciplines will be made explicit in the course. Textbooks and reading from those disciplines will be a significant part of the course, and methods of instruction may include instructors from more than one of the disciplines teaching jointly. On satisfactory completion of an interdisciplinary course, students will:
- derive a balance of the concepts, theories, methods, and conclusions of each discipline, and,
- gain an understanding of two or more of the disciplines covered.
HS 903: Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Sciences IV (3 semester credits)
Courses that combine thematic-or genre-based study in both humanities and fine arts with study in one or more social or behavioral sciences. Completion of both HS 902 and HS 903 (6 credits) are necessary to receive credit toward the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC).
Interdisciplinary courses are those that integrate two or more disciplines. Courses will be survey in nature, broad in scope, and foundational in the sense that they provide students with a basis for intellectual development and further study in the various disciplines. The relationship between the disciplines will be made explicit in the course. Textbooks and reading from those disciplines will be a significant part of the course, and methods of instruction may include instructors from more than one of the disciplines teaching jointly. On satisfactory completion of an interdisciplinary course, students will:
- derive a balance of the concepts, theories, methods, and conclusions of each discipline, and,
- gain an understanding of two or more of the disciplines covered.
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