A survey of the Western humanities from ancient times through the early Renaissance. Topics include the visual arts, music, literature, and architecture in the context of history and social theory. A survey of the Western humanities from the Renaissance through the modern period. Topics include the visual arts, music, literature, and architecture in the context of history and social theory. An introduction to the key issues in women's studies.
Students examine women's participation in and relationship to institutions of society.
Processes and activities of women in such areas as labor force, art, literature, and politics are investigated. This course investigates post-World War II literature in English, including fiction, poetry, and essays by ethnic writers. A study of Latin America and the Caribbean that focuses on key issues and events of the 20th century and is presented within a historical context. Students will become knowledgeable about conquest and independence, revolution, migration and urbanization, racial and ethnic identities, women's roles, and U.S.-Latin American relations. This is a historical and cultural survey of Mexico to include the study of pre-Hispanic civilizations, the Spanish conquest, the independence movement, the Mexican Revolution, and the modern era.