Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

HUM100 Intro to Humanities

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Introduces humanistic inquiry and the academic disciplines collectively known as the humanities, including literature, theater, art, art history, religious studies, music, film, architecture, and philosophy. Explores a broad range of topics such as artistic creation, human expression, cultural innovation, intellectual ideas and exchanges, political structures, and religious ideologies in different cultures around the globe in their historical context. Focuses on the ways human thought, creativity, and imagination reflect the cultures in which they arise as well as how they change through intercultural exchange and influence. Explores the answers to life's enduring questions and invites a sense of wonder about the meaning of life. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes [opens in new window].)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

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• In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
• Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
• Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
• In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
• In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
• Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.