#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 289
HUM105AD
Cultural Perspectives: Hispanic Ideas
& Values
1 credit 1 period lecture
An interdisciplinary examination of the
history, arts, ideas, and values of
Hispanic peoples and their contribution
to life in the United States.
Prerequisites: None.
HUM105AE
Cultural Perspectives: Middle-Eastern
Ideas & Values
1 credit 1 period lecture
An interdisciplinary examination of the
history, arts, ideas, and values of Middle
Eastern peoples and their contribution to
life in the United States. Prerequisites:
None.
HUM108
Contemporary Humanities
3 credits 3 periods lecture
An exploration of human expression in
contemporary arts and sciences.
Prerequisites: None.
HUM120
Cultural Viewpoints in the Arts
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Introduction to the influence of culture
and ethnicity on the artist, including
factors such as race, religion, gender,
class, sexual preference, age, and region.
Lecture and discussion on various art
forms, including literature, visual arts,
music, dance, film, and theater.
Prerequisites: None.
HUM125
The Urban Experience
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Examines the urban experiences’
representation in and influence on the
arts; considers such subjects as the
physical environment of the city,
language, ethnic diversity, values,
perception of time and space,
relationship between the individual and
the community. Lecture and discussion
on various art forms, including literature,
visual arts, music, dance, film, and
theater. Prerequisites: None.
HUM190AA-AI
Honors Forum
1 credit 1 period lecture
Interdisciplinary studies of selected
issues confronting the individual and
society. Formal lectures followed by
informal discussions with outstanding
scholars and social leaders.
Supplemented by readings and pre- and
post-forum discussion and critique.
Varied content from module to module
due to changing forum themes and
issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the
College Honors Program or permission
of instructor.
HUM202
Humanities: Universal Themes
3 credits 3 periods lecture
The hero/heroine; fool; the social world,
and the future as themes in the
humanities. Prerequisites: None.
HUM203
Humanities: The Intellectual
Community/Ethics
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Presents ethical issues through readings
from philosophy, literature, and
performing or visual arts. Practice in the
expository form as a means of mastering
ethical ideas and their application in
resolving conflict. Prerequisites:
ENG101, or permission of instructor.
HUM/THE206
Introduction to Television Arts
3 credits 3 periods lecture
History and development of electronic
media and its impact on popular arts.
Prerequisites: None.
HUM207
Humanities: Biomedical Ethics
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Examines the ethical basis of solutions
for biomedical issues through readings
from philosophy and literature;
consideration of contemporary, crosscultural,
and historical case studies.
Prerequisites: None.
HUM208
Arts and World Views of the Southwest
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Examination of arts, ideas, and values of
the Southwest and their connection to a
larger humanistic world view. Analysis
of cultural, environmental, and historical
factors as they influence creative
expressions. Emphasis on critique of
artistic expressions from both cultural
and aesthetic perspectives.
Prerequisites: CRE101 or permission of
instructor.
HUM/WST209
Women and Films
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Analysis of images of women in films
from both historical and contemporary
perspectives. Prerequisites: None.
HUM250
Ideas and Values in the Humanities
3 credits 3 periods lecture
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. Prerequisites: ENG101.
HUM251
Ideas and Values in the Humanities
3 credits 3 periods lecture
An historical analysis of the
interrelationships of art, architecture,
literature, music, and philosophy from
the Renaissance to modern period,
including Western and non-Western
cultures. Prerequisites: ENG101.
HUM260
Intercultural Perspectives
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Cultural, literary, and artistic expressions
of Native, Hispanic, and African
Americans. Includes traditional and
modern work and contribution to
American civilization. Prerequisites:
None.
IBS – International Business
IBS101
Introduction to International Business
3 credits 3 periods lecture
A basic overview of international
business to introduce students to
international trade concepts. Focus of the
course is on international business
environment issues that influence global
business practices, decisions and
applications. Prerequisites: None.
IBS102
International Marketing
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Focuses on how to plan and implement
international marketing strategies
through application of several concepts:
international marketing research; market
evaluation; cultural, economic, and
political environments; product, price,
promotion and distribution strategies;
and implementation. Prerequisites:
None.
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