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HIS102 (3 Credits)

Survey of the history of the Western world from the French Revolution to the present. Prerequisites: None.

HIS103 (3 Credits)

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

HIS110 (3 Credits)

A global survey of the economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political elements of world history to 1500. Prerequisites: None.

HIS111 (3 Credits)

A survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from 1500 to the present. Prerequisites: None.

HUM201 (3 Credits)

Study of worldviews in a variety of historical and contemporary world cultures, including analysis of origin and creation myths, artistic expression, spirituality, and the natural environment. Prerequisites: None.

HUM205 (3 Credits)

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

HUM206 (3 Credits)

History and development of electronic media and its impact on popular arts. Prerequisites: None.

HUM210 (3 Credits)

A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.

HUM245 (3 Credits)

Introduction to essential information about the Holocaust. Provides theological, social and political background to establish contexts of anti-Semitism, especially in 19th and 20th centuries, with particular attention to National Socialist ideologies. Ghetto and camp life, including resistance, are explored. Emphasis is on texts of the Holocaust, including historical documents, participant testimonies, fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, much of which involves theological and moral debate. Includes analysis of supplementary visual material and some performing arts. Prerequisites: None. CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by appropriate reading placement recommended but not required.

HUM250 (3 Credits)

An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.