Program Requirements
Major Common Core
* A total of 16 credits is required in Major Common Core.
Historical or cultural periods, beliefs, or movements of one of more groups outside Europe and America and the expressions of these traditions through the visual, literary and performing arts and other forms. May be repeated when topic changes.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Independent reading in the Humanities. Three options: 1) selected readings in Classical Humanities; 2) selected readings in Environmental Humanities; and 3) student-selected readings in Humanities. Requires permission of Humanities Program Director.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Topics in Humanities will be a variable-title course that explores special topics in common issues, ideas, and themes that run throughout different cultures and throughout human history. May be repeated with different topics.
- Prerequisites:
- none
An individual project by Humanities Majors that will demonstrate an ability to use interdisciplinary methods to draw together different areas of study in focusing on a specific topic, problem or concern. Requires approval of the Humanities Director or designated advisor. Prereq: Admission to college as Humanities major.
- Prerequisites:
- Admission to college as Humanities Major
Major Restricted Electives
Supporting Electives - Choose 8 Credit(s).
Introduction to art history from prehistoric and ancient cultures through circa 1400 CE. Includes examination of global art and architecture (1) to understand significant historical developments in human civilizations, cultural values, and creativity and (2) to explore its relevance to us today.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Lecture-based survey of the Art and Architecture of both Western and non-Western countries from the thirteenth through twentieth centuries.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
This course analyzes relationships between art and politics from ancient times through today, exploring uses of art from persuasion to overt propaganda in visual arts and architecture. It will deal with diverse cultures, covering material from a global perspective.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
Theoretical and practical aspects of administering arts organizations. Examines the management, budgeting, marketing and administration of arts programs and organizations. Obtains professional experience working with a regional arts organization.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Introduction to the art and architecture of the ancient era in its historical and cultural frameworks. Examination of representative works of art and major styles of ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures.
- Prerequisites:
- ART 260 or consent
Origins and development of Northern and Italian Renaissance art and architecture as an expression of historical, cultural and religious issues.
- Prerequisites:
- ART 261 or consent
Historical survey of art and architecture from Islam's origins through today. Course focuses on contextualizing monuments, paintings, ceramic ware and other art forms from various regions around the world through the contemporary era.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Historical survey of the art and architecture of China, Korea, Japan, and South Asia from pre-history to the present.
- Prerequisites:
- ART 260, ART 261 or consent
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Specific topics in multicultural literature with detailed study of a particular period, region, or group in the United States and their contributions to a diverse literature. Topics include African American Literature, American Indian Literature, Southern Writers of Color, and others. May be repeated as topics change.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
A study of selected novels from a variety of time periods and cultures, including Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Prerequisites:
- none
This writing-intensive course surveys the earliest Native American literary works, from oral tradition and songs to contemporary works and authors, with a particular emphasis on tribal and cultural contexts that identify these works as Native American.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
This writing-intensive course surveys the earliest African American literary works, including slave narratives, poetry, folklore, and oration, through 20th century movements such as the Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance, and Black Arts Movement of the 1960s, to contemporary works and authors.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
The development of English from its origins as a dialect of Proto-Indo-European to its current form, with consideration of its social history as well as its formal development.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Philosophers of Ancient Greece, Rome and the early middle ages: The presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic and Roman philosophers, St. Augustine.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Late Medieval Philosophy and its influence on the Renaissance, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz and Continental Rationalism, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and British Empiricism, and Kant.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Philosophers and philosophies of the 19th century.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Critical discussion of the topics chosen from the Asian philosophical traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Aesthetic principles, theories, and the creative process. Theories of visual arts, music, literature, dance, etc.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Humanities Electives - Choose 16 Credit(s).
An introduction to Humanities and its themes of study, including an exploration of the diversity of world cultures and multiple forms of creativity and expression. aspects of interactions among peoples across the world. Students will think critically about and increase their understanding of diverse human perspectives and global relationships.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
An introduction to the history of humankind through the lens of the humanities--language and literature, art and architecture, music, philosophy, and religion. Through the study of the humanities, we aim not only to know but also to understand what humans across time have thought about and created from earliest times through the 15th century.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06
An introduction to the history of humankind through the lens of the humanities--language and literature, art and architecture, music, philosophy, and religion. Through the study of the humanities, we aim not only to know but also to understand what humans across time have thought about and created from High Renaissance through the 21st century.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06
An introduction to the cultures and traditions of Asia and Africa through focused interdisciplinary humanities topics--language and literature, art and architecture, music, philosophy, and religion. Through the study of the humanities, we aim not only to know but also to understand how culture has influenced humans to develop and express their ideas, ideals, and their inner selves. May be repeated with different topics.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
An introduction to the cultures and traditions of the Americas, Australia, and Oceania regions through focused interdisciplinary humanities topics--language and literature, art and architecture, music, philosophy, and religion. Through the study of the humanities, we aim not only to know but also to understand how culture has influenced humans to develop and express their ideas, ideals, and their inner selves. May be repeated with different topics.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Explores the critical analysis of written, visual and/or musical texts; considers these texts from a variety of cultural and historical contexts; and analyzes issues that engage basic questions of human existence, for individuals and societies. May be repeated when topic changes.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06
Historical or cultural periods, beliefs, or movements within the larger Western traditions of Europe and America and the expressions of these traditions through the visual, literary and performing arts and other forms. May be repeated when topic changes.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06
Cultural and artistic traditions of groups that have experienced discrimination or exclusion in U.S. society and how these groups express themselves through the visual, literary and performing arts and other forms. May be repeated when topic changes.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-7A
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Independent reading in the Humanities. Three options: 1) selected readings in Classical Humanities; 2) selected readings in Environmental Humanities; and 3) student-selected readings in Humanities. Requires permission of Humanities Program Director.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Topics in Humanities will be a variable-title course that explores special topics in common issues, ideas, and themes that run throughout different cultures and throughout human history. May be repeated with different topics.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Intensive study of a topic related to the field of Humanities. Topics vary and engage students in issues of cultural and artistic periods, trends, theories, expression, and/or global or historic connections.
- Prerequisites:
- HUM 282W
An applied work and learning experience in the field of interdisciplinary Humanities.
- Prerequisites:
- HUM 282W, advanced standing in Humanities and consent of instructor.
Interdisciplinary study in an area for which the student has basic preparation.
- Prerequisites:
- Approval of faculty.
Choose 8 Credit(s). Take one Language series.
Minor
A minor is not required.
4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual 4-Year plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.
* Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.
First Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Second Year
Fall - 14 Credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Historical or cultural periods, beliefs, or movements of one of more groups outside Europe and America and the expressions of these traditions through the visual, literary and performing arts and other forms. May be repeated when topic changes.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Third Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Independent reading in the Humanities. Three options: 1) selected readings in Classical Humanities; 2) selected readings in Environmental Humanities; and 3) student-selected readings in Humanities. Requires permission of Humanities Program Director.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Spring - 15 Credits
Topics in Humanities will be a variable-title course that explores special topics in common issues, ideas, and themes that run throughout different cultures and throughout human history. May be repeated with different topics.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Fourth Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Independent reading in the Humanities. Three options: 1) selected readings in Classical Humanities; 2) selected readings in Environmental Humanities; and 3) student-selected readings in Humanities. Requires permission of Humanities Program Director.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Spring - 16 Credits
Intensive study of a topic related to the field of Humanities. Topics vary and engage students in issues of cultural and artistic periods, trends, theories, expression, and/or global or historic connections.
- Prerequisites:
- HUM 282W
Policies
Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum university admission requirements are:
- a minimum of 32 earned semester credit hours.
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 ("C").
Contact the program for application procedures.
GPA Policy. Candidates for a major in Humanities must maintain a 2.5 grade-point average in the major.
P/N Grading Policy. Humanities core courses taken for a major or minor in Humanities may not be taken on a P/N basis.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Major Credits
48
Total Credits
120
Locations
Mankato; Online
Career Cluster
Interdisciplinary Studies