Northern Arizona University

Humanities Undergraduate Courses

Online classes have links to sample syllabi.
Classes with newer syllabi forthcoming have a notation of SF
Classes in development for the web have a notation of ID
Classes without notations or links are taught face to face on the Flagstaff campus.

HUM 101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES (3)
Comparative examination of the nature and elements of the arts, literature, and artistic creativity in the humanities. AHI

HUM 120 THE SEARCH FOR MEANING (3) SF
Analysis of diverse perspectives on our search for meaning through major works in the arts and literature. 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. CU DIVR ETHNIC

HUM 175 ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES (3)
Introduces and examines arts and ideas that reflect the relationship between nature and culture. CU

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. 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. AHI

HUM 261 ASIAN IDEAS AND VALUES (3)
Examines Asian literature, religion, and the arts for their humanistic ideas and values. CU DIVR GLOBAL

HUM 281 LATIN AMERICAN IDEAS AND VALUES (3) ID
Examines contemporary Latin American arts and literature for their humanistic ideas and values. CU DIVR GLOBAL

HUM 291 AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL IDEAS AND VALUES (3)
Comparative analysis of traditional and changing arts and outlooks of selected ethnic groups in America today. CU DIVR ETHNIC

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 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 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 AHI

HUM 353 PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN HUMANITIES III: SELECTED TOPICS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT (3) ID
Selected studies of major works and styles in the arts and literature from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status 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. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher AHI DIVR GLOBAL

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 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. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status AHI

HUM 373 NATURE AND VALUES (3)
Critical examination of Western beliefs about the natural world and the proper relationship between humankind and nature. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status CU

HUM 375 WOMEN IN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE (3) SF
Examination of the art and literature fo diverse American women. Attention to political, social, historical, and economic contexts. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status SPW

HUM 376 VISIONS OF UTOPIA (3) ID
Comparative study of visions of the ideal society and of their humanistic implications. Prerequisite: Junior Status SPW

HUM 381 MEXICAN ARTS AND CULTURE (3) SF
Examines the traditional and contemporary arts and literature of Mexico for their humanistic ideas and values. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status CU

HUM 382 WORLD PERSPECTIVES IN HUMANITIES (3) SF
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 AHI

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. Prerequisites: admission into public humanities program and junior status. SPW

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 CAP

HUM 480C HUMANISTIC CROSSROADS (3)
Critical study of arts, ideas, and values during significant moments of crisis and change. Prerequisite: Junior Status CAP

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 CAP

Department of Humanities