Basic introduction to humanities.
Focuses on central concepts, historical development and fundamental
nature of philosophy, architecture, music, religion and art. Concepts
from such disciplines integrated with contemporary American culture.
Integrated examination of dominant ideas in
Western culture as
expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers
period from Trojan War through Roman era, emphasizing development and
influence of classical ideas.
Integrated examination of dominant ideas in
Western culture expressed
in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Covers period from
turn of century to present. Focuses on creative forces which have
shaped contemporary consciousness from pioneering work of Einstein,
Picasso, Stravinsky and Wright through dominance of objective
consciousness to newly emerging guiding myths of today.
Examines world mythology in comparative
perspective, analyzes myths
with a variety of methods, and considers the application of
mythological ideas and symbols in the humanities.