Humanities (HUMAN)

101 (5) Western Thought and Culture I

GER-HM

A survey of Western cultural ideas and expression from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Topics include art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, and religions.

102 (5) Western Thought and Culture II

GER-HM

A survey of Western cultural ideas and expression from the Early Renaissance through the 17th Century. Topics include art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, and religions.

103 (5) Western Thought and Culture III

GER-HM

A survey of Western cultural ideas and expression from the 188th Century through modern times. Topics include art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, and religions.

105 (5) Black Thought and Culture

GER-HM

Beginning with African traditions and closing with a look at contemporary issues, this course will examine the cultural heritage of African Americans in relation to their language, literature, fine arts, music, religion and philosophy.

106 (5) Ethnic Thought and Culture

GER-HM

A comparative study of art, literature, and music representing various ethnic groups in America, and investigation of various issues surrounding ethnic identities.

107 (5) Native American Legends and Performance

GER-HM

Prereq: ENGL 101 or instructor permission

A study of traditional and contemporary styles of oral and written Native American stories and legends.

108 (2) Asian Thought & Culture

A general study of Asian culture and society, past and present.

115 (2) Humans and Computers

An investigation into the impact of the computer on our lives and an exploration of computer hardware and software applications.

120 (5) Introduction to Folklore

GER-HM

This course introduces students to the discipline of folklore through an exploration of its history, its subject matter and its methods. Case studies and research will focus on contemporary folk life and the study of living people.

125 (5) Native American Dance: Ceremony and Performance

GER-HM

Instruction in the basics of Native American dance in the realm of ceremony and performance, with application of skills through a monologue and development of a pow wow. Instruction will include Native dance history, music, regalia, and traditional through contemporary styles of presentation.

130 (5) Puget Sound Indian Culture Through Basketry

Through the study of Puget Sound Indian basketry, we will study the geography, history, art, and the oral traditions surrounding basketry and its integration with the daily lives of the Twana, Chehalis, Puyallup, and Suquamish tribes (and ourselves). Seminar discussion, hands on, and field trips will be used.

140 (5) Conversations in Conflict Studies

Prereq: ENGL 99 and READ 75 or placement at college level English and Reading

Takes a critical look at the tensions and dynamics of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in our society. Class discussion, speakers, and topical literature will form the activities.

201 (5) Research & Beyond: Information Studies and Applications

Interdisciplinary examination of social, political, and economic issues in today⁏s information society. Research methods and interdisciplinary application will be emphasized including the use of libraries, databases, Internet resources and multiple software interfaces.

204 (5) American Popular Culture

GER-HM

This course examines various theories of popular culture and applies these theories to various aspects of American culture, such as mass media, sports, fashion, and cultural stereotypes.

205 (5) Northwest Native American Cultures: Totems and Cedar

GER-HM

Using the academic principles of art and symbology, course will examine totems, canoes and paddles, clothing, houses, masks, baskets and hats in an attempt to understand the physical, intellectual, aesthetic, spiritual and pragmatic interconnectedness and wholeness of communities and individuals living with cedar at the center of their lives.

210 (5) American Cinema and Society

GER-HM

Explores the relationship between the themes, major genres, and production of Hollywood cinema, and American social, political, and economic history from the early 1900s to the present.

240 (5) World Religions

Survey of the world⁏s five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Exploration of the basic tenets, origins and evolution of each religion; reflection on the influence they have had on the history, cultures and the arts.

241 (5) Science and Humanities (same as NSCI 241)

GER-HM

Prereq: ENGL 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better

This course uses models or paradigms to show that science and humanities are not in opposition to one another but are compatible even complementary disciplines dealing with nature, human nature, time, space, communication, mind, and perception.

277 (5) British Life and Culture

GER-HM

Explores contemporary British life and culture drawing upon leading scholars and lecturers. Field trips to Parliament, historical and cultural sites.