Humanities

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain and analyze the role of the arts in society as well as analyze their functions as continuous relevant narratives.
• analyze major works of visual arts, music, and literature from each of the periods presented.
• evaluate and logically discuss in written and oral form key cultural and artistic concepts developed in Western culture from ancient times through the Middle Ages.
• compare thematic similarities across a broad range of artistic media, including oral and written literature, music, theatre, visual arts, and architecture.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• recognize the role of the arts in society and their function as a continuous relevant narrative.
• analyze major works of visual arts, music, and literature from each of the periods presented.
• evaluate and logically discuss in written and oral form key cultural and artistic concepts developed in Western culture from the Italian Renaissance to modern times.
• compare thematic similarities across a broad range of artistic media, including oral and written literature, music, theatre, visual arts, and literature.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define the major artistic, philosophical, and literary works and movements of a wide variety of Asian cultures from ancient times to the present.
• evaluate the relationship between historical events and figures and the evolution of culture in Asia, (which may include India, China, and Japan, as well as Korea, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand) from ancient times to the present.
• assess the role of religion and its impact on society in Asian society from ancient times to the present.
• analyze past and present connections between culture, philosophy, religion, and art in a wide variety of Asian traditions.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• synthesize and critique material from various sources and art forms and discuss them in their historical context.
• analyze the history, contribution, and artistic expression of the African American, Native American, Asian American, Anglo, and Latino cultures.
• identify and evaluate major artistic, literary, and musical works in American cultural history.
• analyze the role of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, and privilege and their impact on American culture.
• analyze and assess the position of American culture within an increasingly global world.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify and critique significant cultural forms (music, visual arts, literature, etc.) and analyze these works in terms of the religious and historical context in which they appear.
• assess the impact of major religious traditions and values on the historical development of important secular institutions (such as economic, political, and educational systems) and support conclusions with examples drawn from appropriate cultural forms.
• synthesize various canonical materials from religious traditions (so-called "orthodox" scripture and other official doctrines) and explain the importance of (and perceived threat of) non-canonical sacred teachings (such as Christian Apocrypha, Gnostic scriptures, Kabbalah, and esoteric Islamic texts) followed by minority or marginalized groups.
• explain the process of religious transition during critical points in history (such as the adoption of Christianity by pagan groups in Europe or the transition from Arabian polytheism to Islam) and assess the impact on artistic forms.
• propose theories for differing roles and treatment of women/marginalized groups in various religious traditions throughout history (both between and within sacred narratives).
• analyze representations of various religions in contemporary popular culture and correlate these portrayals with current political movements and global events.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain the historical role of women in art, literature, and the performance arts within the context of their culture.
• discuss the religious, historical, cultural, economic, and technological factors that impacted the lives of women artists.
• analyze significant art forms produced by women.
• compare and contrast art, literature, and other arts created by women artists.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• discuss and analyze the art, music, and literature of the culture or time period under study
• demonstrate an understanding of the cultural uses of art, music, and literature by the culture or time period under study
• critique various methodologies used in the research concerning the culture or time period under study
• develop theories concerning the meaning, symbolism, uses, and analyses of the art, music, and literature of the culture or time period under study