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  • HUM 118: Architecture Through the Ages: Renaissance Period to the Present

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides a chronological survey of architectural development from the Renaissance period to the present. This course discusses architecture throughout the world with an emphasis on the relationship between architecture and geographic, climatic, religious, cultural, economic, philosophical and social influences. In addition, this course seeks to create an awareness and an appreciation of the built environment through the examination of architecture as both a cultural phenomenon and an artistic and technological achievement. Function, structural principles, and elements of design are also covered. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (H&A) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUM 201: World Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    A cross-cultural consideration of the great myths of the world, including creation, fertility, and hero myths. The myths will be studied as unique expressions of individual cultures and also as universal ideas. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101, or permission of the Instructor. (H&A) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUM 201H: Honors World Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    A cross-cultural consideration of the great myths of the world, including creation, fertility, and hero myths. The myths will be studied as unique expressions of individual cultures and also as universal ideas. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach; this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. (H&A) Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) or( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUM 202: Classical Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Surveys the classical myths of Greece and Rome, as well as, the foundation narratives of Western culture, literature, art and discourse. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 through the College Testing and Placement Program. (H&A) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUM 202H: Honors Classical Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Surveys the classical myths of Greece and Rome, as well as, the foundation narratives of Western culture, literature, art and discourse. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach; this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. (H&A) Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUM 216: China Study Tour

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Chinese culture and arts through reading, attending lectures, attending live Chinese opera and dance performances, and through guided study tours of the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Terra Cotta Soldiers of the First Emperor of China, Ming Gardens, and more. The course covers Chinese traditional arts, painting, calligraphy, architectural design, performing arts, folklore, and the three dominant philosophic and religious beliefs, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
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  • HUM 228: Humanities in London/Paris

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    A survey of the basic genres of the humanities - art, architecture, literature, music and theatre, set in their philosophical, historical and cultural context.
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  • HUM 229: Italian Art, Architecture and History

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    A travel course which explores the art, architecture and history of Italy from Classical Rome to the late Baroque era. These are the arts and ideas that shaped Western civilization. Students explore Classical and High Renaissance/Baroque style in Rome and the Vatican, Medieval and Early Renaissance style in Florence and the Baroque in Venice.
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  • HUMS 100: Introduction to Human Services

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with the essential information needed to choose whether or not to pursue a career in the Human Services field. This course examines all of the fundamental components of a typical community and allows students to apply their classroom knowledge through their observation of a local community's social, political, and economic conditions, as well as, the implications of social programming. In addition, students must meet with local agency representatives. Students must have reliable transportation to meet course requirements. In addition, students receive information about the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, the FBI Check, and the PA State Police Criminal Record Check. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Placement and Testing Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • HUMS 108: Drugs and Alcohol: Use and Abuse

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to alcohol and drug use within both a historical and social context. This course exposes students to the models of prevention and the role that community resources have in providing treatment services. This course is particularly relevant for individuals pursuing careers in human services, corrections, and law enforcement. Prerequisite:    ( (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) ) & (( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 or ( & ( ) ) ) Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 007
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