Course Description

An interdisciplinary study of Western Civilization focusing on the interrelationships of art, literature, and philosophy as they reveal the major ideas and values of the Reformation, Baroque, Neo-Classic, Romantic, 19th Century, and Modern periods. Group 1 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies

Placement into ENG 111

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Communications - Direct, Critical Thinking - Direct

Other college designations supported by this course

Degree Req:Cultural Persp/Div, Infused: Writing Intensive

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Critical events/topics in Western Civilization.

Application:

• Demonstrate how artistic movements reflect historic eras in Western Civilization.

Integration:

• Explain how geography relates to critical events/topics in the history of the Western culture.

Human Dimension:

• Analyze the impact of the humanities on their lives, society, and culture; students will explain how the artifacts of Western culture continue to shape contemporary social issues and concerns.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Interpret current and historical trends in the humanities in relationship to their personal role in society.

Learning How to Learn:

• Evaluate how historical trends in the humanities shape the current and future orientation of the arts and human accomplishment.