HUMA 513B (01) - Modern World: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

Modern World

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 56381
Explores the central paradoxes of our culture in the modern age. Is there such a thing as "progress" and if so what is its nature? What is the relation of conscious and unconscious? Is the contemporary world devoid of meaning? Questions such as these are examined in relation to works since the 18th century in the fields of literature, history of science, philosophy, and art. Writing intensive.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 513A, HUMA 513C, HUMA 513D
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery)
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2020 5/4/2020 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm PCAC A218