HUMN 313 Literature and the Environment Examines creative works of literature, music and film as commentaries on the making and destroying of community, especially of the community existing between human beings and their geographical surroundings. The historical, multicultural approach allows students to analyze the age-old dilemmas created between human beings and their environments. 3 credit hours. Cross-referenced to ENGL 313. An interdisciplinary survey of the role of folklore in the multicultural development of American civilization.
Special attention is given to the social, psychological, and historical content of folk tradition.
Course units explore regional and ethnic variations in traditional music, storytelling, the expressive arts and material culture through lecture, research, films, audio recordings, and field trips. 3 credit hours. Cross-referenced to HIST 315. An opportunity to understand and appreciate various religious beliefs of the past and present. 3 credit hours.