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Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 401W (1SY) - Introduction to Humanities

Introduction to Humanities

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 55856
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the humanities. Taking as its entry point a significant work, the course is organized by topics related to that work, selected and arranged to invoke lively intellectual debate among faculty and students alike. Group lectures by the three core humanities faculty members. The instructors teaching the course will provide material for smaller weekly discussion sections led by each of those faculty members. Requirements include lively discussions, papers, and examinations. Writing intensive. Not repeatable
Section Comments: Difference, Identity, and Power
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 401
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), Humanities(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm ONLINE
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Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 401W (2SY) - Introduction to Humanities

Introduction to Humanities

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 55857
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the humanities. Taking as its entry point a significant work, the course is organized by topics related to that work, selected and arranged to invoke lively intellectual debate among faculty and students alike. Group lectures by the three core humanities faculty members. The instructors teaching the course will provide material for smaller weekly discussion sections led by each of those faculty members. Requirements include lively discussions, papers, and examinations. Writing intensive. Not repeatable
Section Comments: Difference, Identity, and Power
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 401
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), Humanities(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm ONLINE
Manchester   UNH-Manchester :: Humanities
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HUMA 411 (M1) - Humanities I

Humanities I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 52567
Introduction to the humanities and Western culture through literature, history, philosophy, music, art, and architecture. Examination of selected historical periods from classical Greece through the Renaissance through readings, films, slides, and field trips. Special fee. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 W 6:01pm - 9:00pm ONLINE
Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 444D (01R) - Plague/Literary Histories of Epidemics

Hon/Plague/Literary Epidemic

Online Course Delivery Method: Remote Section
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 56894
Explores the meanings of epidemics as represented in literature. Topics include mysterious ancient disasters, the Black Death, AIDS, and hypothetical diseases used as thought experiments, as well as current controversies about the spread and prevention of disease. How do disease and its control shape state and social structures? How have the meanings of disease, health, medicine, and the body changed over time? What kind of art does disease give rise to?
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Only the following students: Honors Program
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc), Honors course, EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MWF 12:10pm - 1:00pm ONLINE
Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 444D (H01) - Plague/Literary Histories of Epidemics

Hon/Plague/Literary Epidemic

Can be taken by students who are remote.
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 56142
Explores the meanings of epidemics as represented in literature. Topics include mysterious ancient disasters, the Black Death, AIDS, and hypothetical diseases used as thought experiments, as well as current controversies about the spread and prevention of disease. How do disease and its control shape state and social structures? How have the meanings of disease, health, medicine, and the body changed over time? What kind of art does disease give rise to?
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Only the following students: Honors Program
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Inquiry (Discovery), Online with some campus visits, Humanities(Disc), Honors course, EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 M 12:10pm - 1:00pm ONLINE
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 WF 12:10pm - 1:00pm HS 108
Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 505 (01) - Introduction to Religion

Intro to Religion

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 56140
This course provides an introduction to religion, exploring the various ways that this phenomenon has been understood, approached, practiced, and studied across human history. The course will examine the different ways that religion can be defined, drawing from a variety of humanities and other disciplines. Foundational theories explaining the origins, persistence, and continued relevance of religion will be compared and applied to different traditions. Topics include concepts of divinity, rituals, myth, mysticism and spirituality, pilgrimage, death and the afterlife, and ultimate reality.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): RS 505
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm NESM 125
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Please note that one can register for this course through Humanities (HUMA) or Religious Studies (RS). There are seats set aside for both programs. If the HUMA seats are full, register through RS. It has the same Discovery credit. 

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 513A (1SY) - Global Humanities

Global Humanities

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 54664
In this co-taught topics course, students will study art, philosophy, history, and cultures of a particular region of the globe, most often one underrepresented in the traditional study of Western Humanities. Students will consider internal diversity, change over time, and interactions with other regions. Topics may include Africa, the Indian Ocean, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South or East Asia, or associated diasporas. May be repeated if specific topic is different.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 1 times.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 513B, HUMA 513C, HUMA 513D
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online with some campus visits, Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MW 11:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 F 11:10am - 12:00pm HORT 204
Additional Course Details: 

This will be a co-taught, interdisciplinary course in which we study the vibrant history and literary, artistic, and religious traditions of the Middle East. We will examine Arabic-, Turkish-, Persian-, and Hebrew-speaking cultures, emphasizing their connections and interactions with each other and with other world regions and cultures.

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HUMA 513B (01R) - Global Humanities

Global Humanities

Online Course Delivery Method: Remote Section
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 57006
In this co-taught topics course, students will study art, philosophy, history, and cultures of a particular region of the globe, most often one underrepresented in the traditional study of Western Humanities. Students will consider internal diversity, change over time, and interactions with other regions. Topics may include Africa, the Indian Ocean, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South or East Asia, or associated diasporas. May be repeated if specific topic is different.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 1 times.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 513A, HUMA 513C, HUMA 513D
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

This will be a co-taught, interdisciplinary course in which we study the vibrant politics, history and literary, artistic, and religious traditions of the Middle East. We will examine Arabic-, Turkish-, Persian-, and Hebrew-speaking cultures, emphasizing their connections and interactions with each other and with other world regions and cultures.

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HUMA 513B (1HY) - Global Humanities

Global Humanities

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 56388
In this co-taught topics course, students will study art, philosophy, history, and cultures of a particular region of the globe, most often one underrepresented in the traditional study of Western Humanities. Students will consider internal diversity, change over time, and interactions with other regions. Topics may include Africa, the Indian Ocean, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South or East Asia, or associated diasporas. May be repeated if specific topic is different.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 1 times.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 513A, HUMA 513C, HUMA 513D
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Scheduled meeting time, Online with some campus visits, EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MW 11:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 F 11:10am - 12:00pm HORT 215
Additional Course Details: 

This will be a co-taught, interdisciplinary course in which we study the vibrant politics, history and literary, artistic, and religious traditions of the Middle East. We will examine Arabic-, Turkish-, Persian-, and Hebrew-speaking cultures, emphasizing their connections and interactions with each other and with other world regions and cultures.

This section might meet in person should students wish, but only outside weather permitting. Otherwise, we will meet online via zoom.

 

 

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Humanities
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HUMA 513C (1SY) - Global Humanities

Global Humanities

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 54666
In this co-taught topics course, students will study art, philosophy, history, and cultures of a particular region of the globe, most often one underrepresented in the traditional study of Western Humanities. Students will consider internal diversity, change over time, and interactions with other regions. Topics may include Africa, the Indian Ocean, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South or East Asia, or associated diasporas. May be repeated if specific topic is different.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 1 times.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 513A, HUMA 513B, HUMA 513D
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online with some campus visits, Historical Perspectives(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MW 11:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 F 11:10am - 12:00pm HS G34
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MIDDLE EAST HUMANITIES

 

This will be a co-taught, interdisciplinary course in which we study the vibrant politics, history, and literary, artistic, and religious traditions of the Middle East. We will examine Arabic-, Turkish-, Persian-, and Hebrew-speaking cultures, emphasizing their connections and interactions with each other and with other world regions and cultures.