Emphasizes the foundations of the humanistic tradition by pursuing a study of the dynamic cultures that have exercised significant influence upon the western civilization in particular and upon the world in general. This course will concentrate on prehistory, the era of early civilization, Greek/Roman, and western culture from seventeenth century to present. IAI Code: HF 900

A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than a symbolic context. Logical analysis of formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements is included. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality. IAI Code: H4 906

Introduces students to media as an intellectual force shaping public life while providing an overview of the nature, functions, and responsibilities of the media industries. This course studies a selection of media theories and introduces students to key interdisciplinary approaches to the study of media. Students will analyze the ways in which media and public life are interconnected by considering various historical and contemporary case studies.

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of American culture by examining the intercultural/multicultural ideas, processes, values, motifs, and traditions that have shaped our pluralistic society. American history, philosophy, literature, music, visual and performing arts will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on reflecting the diverse cultural constituency and racial and ethnic minorities. IAI Code: HF 906D

This course emphasizes the foundations of the humanistic tradition by pursuing a study of the artistic and intellectual expression of Africa and the Middle East. It will explore the culture, key movements, and ideas through works of literature, philosophy, visual arts, music, theatre, and other performing arts. IAI Code: HF 904N