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Humanities Program Goals

The purpose of Humanities 1, 2, and 3 is to acquaint students with the history of the Western tradition as expressed in its literature, philosophy, religion, politics, arts, sciences, and technology. The study of core texts in their contexts is central to this process. We share the broader goals of the Liberal Arts Core, including the development of such core skills as reading, writing, and critical inquiry. [Adopted 12/06/02] [Revised 4/8/04]

Student Outcomes:

Students who complete Humanities 1, 2, and/or 3 should be able to:

1. explain the structure of a selected literary, religious, or philosophical work, the historical and/or cultural context in which it was written, and its significance within the Western tradition.

2. explain the historical and/or cultural context of selected documents or artistic works, within the Western tradition.

3. explain the causes of selected historical events, the course of those events, and their impact on the subsequent history of Western civilization. [Adopted 2/21/03] [Revised 4/8/04]