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Description of Humanities Courses
- Humanities is a course category that focuses on the study of human culture, history, and language. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, art, and music.
Common Things Learned
- In Humanities courses, students learn about the history of human culture and how it has evolved over time. They also learn about different forms of artistic expression, such as literature, music, and art. Students analyze and interpret these works to gain a deeper understanding of human thought and behavior. In addition, Humanities courses teach critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are valuable in many fields.
Typical Student
- Typical Humanities students are those who are interested in learning about human culture, history, and language. They enjoy reading, analyzing, and interpreting texts from different periods of history and from different cultures. They are also interested in the arts and enjoy exploring different forms of artistic expression.
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Theo-Humanism: God's Ways in Today's World
by Paul Heck- 0.0
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12 Weeks
This course is based on a classical method of theology that begins from the workings of our own humanity. Drawing on a heritage of humanistic literature, enriched by the work of university experts across disciplines, this course looks to common human experiences for insight into God and God’s ways. The theo-humanism goal is for all people to become theologically empowered....
$139
Human Rights: The Right to Freedom of Expression
by Amnesty International- 0.0
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4 Weeks
Take action for human rights. Learn to defend human rights by understanding the right to freedom of expression. Freedom of expression is a human right. Learn from the experts at Amnesty International how to claim and defend your rights in this human rights course. This is Amnesty International’s first human rights MOOC....
$49
Representations of HIV/AIDS
by Ann M. Fox , David R. Wessner , Allison Dulin , Kristen Eshleman- 0.0
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4 Weeks
We will explore how HIV/AIDS has been portrayed in diverse genres through the perspectives of the scientist and the literary critic. This class engages students in a transdisciplinary conversation about representations of HIV/AIDS: in science writing, journalism, visual art, literature, drama, and popular culture. But, rays of hope have led to speculation that an AIDS-free generation may be possible....
$50
The Meaning of Rome: The Renaissance and Baroque City
by David Mayernik , Jay Hobbs- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Learn how the art, architecture, and urban form of Renaissance and Baroque Rome projected the city’s image of itself to its citizens and the world. We can read a city in a number of ways: in its plan, in the buildings that make its streets and public spaces, in the skyline....
$50
History of Chinese Architecture | 中国建筑史
by Wang Guixiang , Lv Zhou , Jia Jun , He Congrong- 0.0
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16 Weeks
This course explores China's rich and varied architectural history. (In Mandarin with English subtitles. ) 体味中国古建筑之美，理解中国建筑的重要内涵 Course videos are presented in Mandarin with English subtitles. China's architectural history spans thousands of years. The course will cover construction and aesthetics of these imperial palaces, religious structures, pagodas, tombs and gardens. 关于本课程 数千年的中国历史上，曾出现了很多伟大的城市，汉长安、北魏洛阳、隋唐长安和洛阳、北宋开封、元大都，都是当时世界上最繁华的大都市。这些城市虽已星光黯淡，却留下了一座座优美壮丽的建筑杰作，令人叹为观止。中国的宫殿、宗教建筑、佛塔、陵寝和园林等建筑类型，无论建造技术还是美学追求，都达到了很高的水平。中国古代的建筑有着自成体系的一套营造方法，以木结构为主，也有不少砖石结构的佛塔和陵寝。历史上建造了大量宫殿建筑，北京故宫是现存世界上最大宫殿建筑群。自南北朝至唐，出现了大批佛教寺院与石窟寺。南北朝以来各地建造的砖石塔，也使中国砖石建筑达到很高水平。唐、辽、宋、金时期留下了一大批宗教建筑遗存，包括大型殿堂，多层楼阁，与高度达67米的高层木塔。明清时期坛壝、祠庙、陵墓与民居，有了高度发展，北京天坛，曲阜孔庙、明十三陵，北京四合院等，是这一时期重要建筑实例。北京颐和园、承德避暑山庄是古代皇家园林代表，明清私家园林则是数千年中国园林艺术的结晶。宋《营造法式》和清《工部工程做法则例》是中国官式建筑两部重要文本，对于理解中国建筑有着重要的意义。课程资料中也将包括这两部著作的电子版。...
The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 | 探索亚洲地区的本土建筑，第1部分
by David P. Y. Lung , Howard Davis , Lynne D. DiStefano , Lee Ho Yin- 0.0
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5 Weeks
Join us in the Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia and learn key concepts to better understand your own local built environment. 加入探寻亚洲之本土建筑之旅，学习相关的理论知识与概念，更好的了解你身边的建筑环境。 If you are unable to access Youtube, the introductory video is available via XuetangX. Connect with the course team and fellow learners on Facebook at https://www. facebook. com/HKUxArchitecture...
$50
Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You
by Sarah Carter , Ivan Gaskell , Sara Schechner , Laurel Thatcher Ulrich- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life. Have you ever wondered about how museum, library, and other kinds of historical or scientific collections all come together? Or how and why curators, historians, archivists, and preservationists do what they do?...
$49
European Paintings: From Leonardo to Rembrandt to Goya
by Alejandro Vergara- 0.0
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7 Weeks
Uncover the meaning behind the art of the great painters from 1400 to 1800. Learn about the inspirational work of the leading European painters from approximately 1400 to 1800, and explore the issues expressed through the art of painting. Included in this broad time frame are the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Goya....
$99
The Ancient Greek Hero
by Gregory Nagy , Leonard Muellner , Kevin McGrath , Keith DeStone- 0.0
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18 Weeks
Discover the literature and heroes of ancient Greece through the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey , the tragedies of Sophocles, the dialogues of Plato, and more. Explore what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times. No previous knowledge of Greek history, literature, or language is required....
$169
First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra
by Thomas Forrest Kelly- 0.0
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3 Weeks
Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music. Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony premiered in Vienna in 1824, and continues to be one of the most popular symphonies in the repertoire. The monumental symphony’s size and complexity stretches traditional instrumental forms to the breaking point, and its famous choral finale changed our view of orchestral music forever....
$99
Time
- To get the fundamentals of Humanities, it typically takes one or two semesters of study. However, to become well adept in this topic, it can take several years of study and practice. Students who continue on to graduate studies in Humanities may spend several more years mastering their craft.
Courses
Humanities courses build on each other, with earlier courses providing a foundation for more advanced study. After completing introductory courses, students can move on to more specialized courses that focus on specific time periods, cultures, or art forms.
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Fields
Humanities is used in many fields, including education, law, journalism, and social work. In education, Humanities is used to teach critical thinking, research, and communication skills. In law, Humanities is used to understand the social and cultural context of legal issues. In journalism, Humanities is used to analyze and interpret news stories. In social work, Humanities is used to understand the social and cultural factors that contribute to social problems.
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Careers
Humanities is needed in many specific careers, including teaching, law, journalism, and social work. In teaching, Humanities is used to teach critical thinking, research, and communication skills. In law, Humanities is used to understand the social and cultural context of legal issues. In journalism, Humanities is used to analyze and interpret news stories. In social work, Humanities is used to understand the social and cultural factors that contribute to social problems.
- Examples of Common Careers
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- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Journalist
- Social Worker
