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HUM 101
Touchstones of Western Values
HUM 101 FA
Not Currently Offered
This course explores key issues, concepts, values and images
from the ancient Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian
traditions. The course is interdisciplinary in nature,
emphasizes class discussion and provides ample opportunity
for writing. The reading list includes literary, religious,
historical and philosophical texts entailing considerable
reading. Instructors may raise questions about dominant
cultures.
MAJOR READINGS
Homer, THE ILIAD
Aeschylus, THE ORESTEIA
Sophocles, THREE TRAGEDIES
Plato, THE APOLOGY, CRITO, THE REPUBLIC
THE BIBLE
Aristotle, POLITICS
Henry Frankfort, BEFORE PHILOSOPHY
Virgil, THE AENEID
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several papers of 5-7 pages,
and a take-home final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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