Humanities Undergraduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

HUM 101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES (3)

Comparative examination of the nature and elements of the arts, literature, and artistic creativity in the humanities. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI

HUM 101H INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES - HONORS (3)

Comparative examination of the nature and elements of the arts, literature, and artistic creativity in the humanities. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHI

HUM 120 THE SEARCH FOR MEANING (3)

Analysis of diverse perspectives on our search for meaning through major works in the arts and literature. AHI

HUM 120H THE SEARCH FOR MEANING - HONORS (3)

Analysis of diverse perspectives on our search for meaning through major works in the arts and literature. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHI

HUM 130 INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHWEST HUMANITIES (3)

Explores how the social, political, economic, environmental, technological, and cultural mores of a diversity of Southwestern peoples have found expression in arts and literature. Letter grade only. Course fee required. CUE

HUM 175 ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES (3)

Introduces and examines arts and ideas that reflect the relationship between nature and culture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. CU

HUM 175H ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES-HONORS (3)

Introduces and examines arts and ideas that reflect the relationship between nature and culture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group CU

HUM 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

HUM 250 HUMANITIES IN THE WESTERN WORLD I: CLASSICAL GREECE TO THE RENAISSANCE (3)

Arts and ideas as a reflection of the Western heritage to and including medieval times. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI

HUM 251 HUMANITIES IN THE WESTERN WORLD II: RENAISSANCE TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (3)

Arts and ideas as a reflection of the Western heritage from the renaissance to the present. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI

HUM 251H HUMANITIES IN THE WESTERN WORLD II: RENAISSANCE TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - HONORS (3)

Arts and ideas as a reflection of the Western heritage from the renaissance to the present. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHI

HUM 261 ASIAN IDEAS AND VALUES (3)

Examines Asian literature, religion, and the arts for their humanistic ideas and values. CUG

HUM 272 FOUNDATIONS OF ARTS AND RELIGION (3)

Introduces the arts as expressions of human responses to the sacred. AHI

HUM 281 LATIN AMERICAN IDEAS AND VALUES (3)

Examines contemporary Latin American arts and literature for their humanistic ideas and values. CUG

HUM 291 AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL IDEAS AND VALUES (3)

Comparative analysis of traditional and changing arts and outlooks of selected ethnic groups in America today. CUE

HUM 299 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

HUM 345W CRITICAL JUDGEMENT IN HUMANITIES (3)

Studies the processes of analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of the arts in humanities for codes of conduct. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: Must be a junior with a declared major in a program specifying HUM 345W as fulfilling its junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher AHI

HUM 351 PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN HUMANITIES I: SELECTED TOPICS FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE RENAISSANCE (3)

Selected studies of major works and styles in the arts and literature from antiquity to the Renaissance for their humanistic perspectives. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 352 PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN HUMANITIES II: SELECTED TOPICS FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE ROMANTIC ERA (3)

Selected studies of major works and styles in the arts and literature from the Renaissance to the Romantic Era. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 353 PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN HUMANITIES III: SELECTED TOPICS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT (3)

Selected studies of major works and styles in the arts and literature from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 353H PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN HUMANITIES III: SELECTED TOPICS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT (3)

Selected studies of major works and styles in the arts and literature from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHI

HUM 362 PERSPECTIVES ON ASIAN HUMANITIES (3)

Examines the arts and literature of selected Asian cultures for their humanistic ideas and values. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit in another focus. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHIG

HUM 370 THE POPULAR ARTS (3)

Critical and comparative study of works from different genres and media of the popular arts for their humanistic meanings and implications. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 371 HUMANISTIC VALUES IN A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY (3)

Examines the meaning and role of humanistic values (e.g., tolerance and freedom) in relation to our technological society. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 371H HUMANISTIC VALUES IN A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY - HONORS (3)

HUM 373 NATURE AND VALUES (3)

Critical examination of Western beliefs about the natural world and the proper relationship between humankind and nature. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group CU

HUM 375 WOMEN IN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE (3)

Examination of the art and literature of diverse American women. Attention to political, social, historical, and economic contexts. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher SPWE

HUM 376 VISIONS OF UTOPIA (3)

Comparative study of visions of the ideal society and of their humanistic implications. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group SPW

HUM 381 MEXICAN ARTS AND CULTURE (3)

Examines the traditional and contemporary arts and literature of Mexico for their humanistic ideas and values. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group CUG

HUM 382 WORLD PERSPECTIVES IN HUMANITIES (3)

Examines the arts and literature of selected peoples for their humanistic ideas and values. Alternate semesters focus on different areas of the world. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit in another focus. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group AHI

HUM 382H WORLD PERSPECTIVES IN HUMANITIES - HONORS (3)

HUM 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.

HUM 395 PUBLIC HUMANITIES (3)

Examines the roots of our humanity, sources of the self and community, collective goods issues, possibilities for intentional cultural change, and the practical dimensions of building good and sustainable communities. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher SPW

HUM 395H PUBLIC HUMANITIES - HONORS (3)

HUM 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

HUM 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.

HUM 466 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP (1-12)

Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring term. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall term. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor's degree, have completed all lower-division requirements, and have attained senior status at the end of the fall term preceding the internship.) Course enrollment is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Pass-fail only.

HUM 475C HUMAN NATURE AND VALUES (3)

Examines selected views of human nature and of their moral implications as these are expressed in artistic and written works. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group CAP

HUM 480C HUMANISTIC CROSSROADS (3)

Critical study of arts, ideas, and values during significant moments of crisis and change. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group CAP

HUM 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.

HUM 490C SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN HUMANITIES (3)

Specialized studies in seminar format in Western and non-Western humanities, including studies in comparative arts, arts and religion, as well as in general humanities. Prerequisite: (HUM 101 and HAR 301W) or International Exchange Student Group CAP

HUM 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.

HUM 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only.