HUMANITIES PROGRAM

Professors: Herbert Arnold (German Studies, College of Letters), Anthony H. Chambers (Asian Languages and Literatures), Oliver W. Holmes (History), Jan Miel (College of Letters), Howard Needler (College of Letters), Franklin Reeve (College of Letters), Andrew Szegedy-Maszak (Classical Studies), Krishna Winston (Chair)

Associate Professors: James O'Hara (Classical Studies), Hope Weissman (College of Letters)

Adjunct Lecturer: Daniel Burt (English)

Emphasizing the study of literature, philosophy, history, and religion, the Humanities Program explores values and problems that have shaped civilization during the past 3,000 years. These courses, intended specifically for first-year students, afford an excellent context for future study at Wesleyan, especially as preparation for further work in these departments and programs: art, Asian languages and literatures, classical studies, the College of Letters, English, German studies, medieval studies, music, philosophy, religion, Romance languages and literatures, and Russian language and literature.

Enrollment in most humanities courses is limited, in order to make lively discussion possible. Writing in expository and creative veins is stressed.