Humanities, AA

The humanities major allows students generally interested in literature, history, philosophy, film studies, and art history and criticism to elect a general rather than specific emphasis to their degree. The major offers much diversity in terms of choices, and thus provides the opportunity for students to tailor the degree to meet their own interests and concerns. Humanities majors learn in particular how to read and write critically and how to synthesize complex ideas from a variety of sources, often diverse in kind and in time. The major is appropriate for students interested in a “general studies” degree at the lower division level; its focus on the close study and criticism of culture makes the major applicable for students seeking careers in law, education, government, public affairs, journalism, and writing. The humanities major is also an excellent choice for students whose educational intentions are uncertain or undecided, or for students intending to pursue an upper division education in literature, history, philosophy, or study of the arts.

Students majoring in the humanities should complete both Writing 1 and Writing 2 in fulfillment of the language and rationality requirements within the general education package. The department recommends that humanities majors do not select a humanities course to meet the humanities requirement for general education, but explore related subjects in the humanities that may be of interest to them.

Complete the following courses:

WR 2 COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING 4 Units
HUM 1 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES 3 Units
HUM 2 THE CULTURE OF ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME 3 Units
HUM 3 THE CULTURE OF MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE 3 Units
HUM 4 THE CULTURE OF THE MODERN WORLD: 1700 TO THE PRESENT 3 Units
HUM 50 MYTHOLOGY 3 Units

Total Units Required: 19

Recommended Electives:

Any course in literature, philosophy, history, or history and criticism of the arts

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

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