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Humanities

The humanities are the study of the creative contributions made by individuals from many cultures throughout history.

Century College's Humanities Program encompasses a wide spectrum
of courses that focus on the creative legacy of humankind, including:

  • literature
  • music
  • dance
  • visual art
  • theater
  • media
  • film
  • philosophy
  • mythology
  • religion

The scope of each area is broad, stretching from prehistoric times to the frontiers of cyberspace. In each course, you'll have the opportunity to discuss and analyze representative creative works from both a historical and a cultural context.

Course offerings

  • Introduction to the Humanities: Europe and the U.S.
  • Introduction to the Humanities: A World View
  • Culture and Civilization of Spanish-Speaking Peoples
  • Culture and Civilization of French-Speaking Peoples
  • The Art of Film
  • International Film
  • American Film
  • Africa-American Cultural Perspectives
  • Gender Images: Critical Readings for Men and Women
  • Introduction to Global Studies
  • Women in the Arts

Contact

For more information, contact Mary Aspnes at 651-779-3225.

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