Humanities
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Humanities
CULTURES, CIVILIZATIONS & IDEAS: THE ANCIENT WORLD
4 Units
- Description: An interdisciplinary and thematic approach to the history of human culture and ideas. Major eras covered include Mesopotamia, Egypt, China's Han and Tang Dynasties, India's Gupta Empire, Japan's Nara period, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the flowering of world religions. Class discussions, projects and lectures address the development of worldviews, moral and ethical values and the arts in civilizations across the globe and throughout time.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26; not open to students with credit in HUMN 1A or 1H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
HUMN-001.-01
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30763
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
MW
Instructor
RAWAL, MONARoom
Textbook
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-001.-02W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30498
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
RAWAL, MONARoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-001.-03W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
31627
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DARGAHI, AIDARoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
HONORS CULTURES, CIVILIZATIONS & IDEAS: THE ANCIENT WORLD
4 Units
- Description: An interdisciplinary and thematic approach to the history of human culture and ideas. Major areas covered include Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, China's Han and Tang Dynasties, India's Indus Valley Civilization, the Olmec Civilization of Meso-America, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome, as well as the Flowering of World Religions. As an honors course, this is a full seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on major writing, reading and research assignments, student class presentations, group discussions and interactions.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26; not open to students with credit in HUMN 1 or 1A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
HUMN-001H-01H
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
31952
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
MW
Instructor
RAWAL, MONARoom
Textbook
Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer.
WORLD MYTHS IN LITERATURE ARTS & FILM
4 Units
- Description: An in-depth study of myths and legends, including, but not limited to, those from ancient Mesopotamia, classical Greece and Rome, Asia, India, Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Americas, and their adaptation in literature, art and film. The course traces both the function and influence of myths from diverse cultural contexts on our understanding of the past and our experience of modern/popular culture.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26 strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in HUMN 3H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Combined VirtualCombined Virtual: entirely synchronous live in-person both on-campus and online during scheduled days and times
Closed
HUMN-003.-01R
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30297
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
M
Instructor
HOEKENGA, DAVIDRoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
W
Instructor
HOEKENGA, DAVIDRoom
Textbook
LEARNING COMMUNITY: HUMANITIES MELLON SCHOLARS - This section is exclusive to Humanities Mellon Scholars. The Humanities Mellon Scholar program provides transfer support, scholarships and internship opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors.
Combined VirtualCombined Virtual: entirely synchronous live in-person both on-campus and online during scheduled days and times
Closed
HUMN-003.-02R
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
31628
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
01:50 PM
T
Instructor
LATTERI, NATALIERoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
01:50 PM
Th
Instructor
LATTERI, NATALIERoom
Textbook
LEARNING COMMUNITY: HUMANITIES MELLON SCHOLARS - This section is exclusive to Humanities Mellon Scholars. The Humanities Mellon Scholar program provides transfer support, scholarships and internship opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors.
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-003.-03W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30372
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DARGAHI, AIDARoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
HONORS WORLD MYTHS IN LITERATURE ARTS & FILM
4 Units
- Description: An in-depth study of myths and legends, including, but not limited to, those from ancient Mesopotamia, classical Greece and Rome, Asia, India, Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Americas, and their adaptation in literature, art and film. The course traces both the function and influence of myths from diverse cultural contexts on our understanding of the past and our experience of modern/popular culture. As an honors course, it is a full seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on major writing, reading and research assignments, student class presentations, group discussions and interactions.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26 strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in HUMN 3.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Combined VirtualCombined Virtual: entirely synchronous live in-person both on-campus and online during scheduled days and times
Closed
HUMN-003H-1HR
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30509
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
M
Instructor
HOEKENGA, DAVIDRoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
W
Instructor
HOEKENGA, DAVIDRoom
Textbook
LEARNING COMMUNITY: HUMANITIES MELLON SCHOLARS - This section is exclusive to Humanities Mellon Scholars. The Humanities Mellon Scholar program provides transfer support, scholarships and internship opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors.
Combined VirtualCombined Virtual: entirely synchronous live in-person both on-campus and online during scheduled days and times
Closed
HUMN-003H-2HR
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
31629
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
01:50 PM
T
Instructor
LATTERI, NATALIERoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
01:50 PM
Th
Instructor
LATTERI, NATALIERoom
Textbook
LEARNING COMMUNITY: HUMANITIES MELLON SCHOLARS - This section is exclusive to Humanities Mellon Scholars. The Humanities Mellon Scholar program provides transfer support, scholarships and internship opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors.
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-003H-3HW
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30510
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DARGAHI, AIDARoom
Textbook
Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
TRAUMA & THE ARTS
4 Units
- Description: This course applies theories of trauma to representations of trauma and violence in the visual arts, literature, film and music with an emphasis on the transformative potential of the creative process. Topics include the representation of war, genocide and racism. Students will gain acuity to identify, understand, empathize, and respond to traumatic subjectivity, its images and artistic as well as social intent.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26 strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in HUMN 4H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
HUMN-004.-01
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30450
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
TTh
Instructor
CAMMIN, FALKRoom
Textbook
HONORS TRAUMA & THE ARTS
4 Units
- Description: This course applies theories of trauma to representations of trauma and violence in the visual arts, literature, film and music with an emphasis on the transformative potential of the creative process. Topics include the representation of war, genocide and racism. Students will gain acuity to identify, understand, empathize, and respond to traumatic subjectivity, its images and artistic as well as social intent. As an honors course, it is a full seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on major writing, reading and research assignments, student class presentations, group discussions and interactions.
- Advisory: Not open to students with credit in HUMN 4.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
HUMN-004H-01H
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30499
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:50 PM
TTh
Instructor
CAMMIN, FALKRoom
Textbook
Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer.
CULTURES, CIVILIZATIONS & IDEAS: THE MODERN WORLD
4 Units
- Description: An interdisciplinary and thematic approach to the history of human culture and ideas. Major eras covered include the Renaissance, the Age of Encounters, the Enlightenment, the Romantic period, the Industrial Revolution and the dark legacy of colonialism. Class discussions, projects and lectures address the development of worldviews, moral and ethical values and the arts in civilizations across the globe and throughout time.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26; not open to students with credit in HUMN 5H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-005.-01W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30636
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
RAWAL, MONARoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
EX MACHINA: THE PARADOX OF BEING HUMAN IN THE DIGITAL AGE
4 Units
- Description: An inquiry into reality and human culture as a co-construct between technology and art. Through the study of film, video games and other cultural products, the course traces how social media and artificial intelligence challenge our understanding of what it means to be human and how social engagement in the digital age is altered by the acceleration of time and the collapse of space.
- Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in HUMN 58.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-008.-01W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30541
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
KASHANI, TONYRoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.
ONCE UPON A TIME? THE IMMORTAL LURE OF FAIRY TALES
4 Units
- Description: Interdisciplinary exploration of the origins, structure and function of fairy tales and their enduring influence on contemporary art, film, and gaming. Examines how the fairy tale and its multi-cultural variants dynamically give voice to the universally shared human experience. Interdisciplinary strategies are employed to trace the impact of fairy tales on science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and horror.
- Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or ESLL 26 strongly recommended.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Humanities
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
HUMN-009.-01W
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
Course Number
30374
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
RAWAL, MONARoom
Textbook
This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor.