Introduction to the Humanities I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor
Joyce Herr (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
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Course
HUMA-1301-007 Introduction to the Humanities I
Prerequisites
Course Description
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Reality through the Arts, Dennis J. Sporre
Prentice Hall (div. of Pearson), Seventh Edition
ISBN 10: 0205660437
ISBN 13: 978 0205660483
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM