Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Major
Preparation for Major
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of lower-division courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Modern Architecture | ||
| The Year 1500: A Global History of Art and Architecture | ||
| Architecture and Theory since 1945 | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art | ||
| Introduction to Art History I | ||
| Introduction to Art History II | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture | ||
| Studies in Genre | ||
| Studies in Literary Traditions | ||
| Studies in World Literature | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| World History Topics | ||
| African American History | ||
| Topics in Comparative History | ||
| Big History: From Cosmos to Cannibals | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Great Moments in Time | ||
| The Historian's Craft | ||
| Topics in Language, Literature and Culture | ||
| Topics in Literature and Cultural Diversity-Domestic Focus | ||
| Topics in Literature and Cultural Diversity–Global Focus | ||
| The Invention of Love in Roman Literature | ||
| American Music | ||
| Music for the Stage | ||
| We Shall Overcome: Singing for Justice, Freedom and Peace | ||
| Introduction to Sonic Arts | ||
| Fundamentals of Music Theory | ||
| Music in Society | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Human Nature | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Theatre and Society | ||
| Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | ||
| Exploring Religious Meaning | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| World Religions in San Diego | ||
| Introductory Studies in Catholic Theology | ||
| Special Topics in Religious Studies | ||
| Total Units | 6 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 40 upper-division units in the humanities. | ||
| Choose an emphasis from among the following Humanities departments. You must take at least 12 units but no more than 18 units in this department. | 12-18 | |
| Art, Architecture + Art History | ||
| English | ||
| History | ||
| Languages, Cultures and Literatures | ||
| Music | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Theatre | ||
| Theology and Religious Studies | ||
| In addition to the emphasis, you must take 18-24 units in the Humanities departments listed above. No more than 9 units may be taken in any one department outside your emphasis. Coursework must be selected in consultation with the program director. | ||
| Additional Upper-Division Units | 24-18 | |
| Senior Capstone | ||
| HUMN 490 | Thesis Preparation Seminar | 1 |
| HUMN 495 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
You must take 18-24 units in the Humanities departments listed above. No more than 9 units may be taken in any one department outside your emphasis. Coursework must be selected in consultation with the program director and include a course in
- Ancient world studies from the following list:
ANTH 390, ANTH 391, ENGL 494, GREK 499, HIST 102, HIST 311, HIST 312, HIST 321, LATN 499, PHIL 470, POLS 301, THRS 353, THRS 385, THRS 388
2. Pre-modern world (~1500-1800) studies from the following list:
ANTH 339, ANTH 362, ENGL 300,ENGL 330, ENGL 331, ENGL 335, ENGL 337, ENGL 338, ENGL 340, ENGL 341, ENGL 420, FREN 320, HIST 103, HIST 109, HIST 321, HIST 322, HIST 324, HIST 331, HIST 346, HIST 382, ITAL 320, ITAL 410, ITAL 420, MUSC 330, MUSC 331, PHIL 467, PHIL 471, SPAN 422, SPAN 423
Additional courses may be used to satisfy requirements in the Interdisciplinary Humanities major. Consult the Program Director for information about these courses.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
HUMN 490, HUMN 494, HUMN 495, HUMN 499
HUMN 490 | THESIS PREPARATION SEMINAR
Units: 1 Repeatability: No
This course precedes the 3-unit HUMN 495 course. In this course, each student will identify a research topic that would integrate and apply his/her interdisciplinary experience in the Humanities major. This topic will lead, in HUMN 495, to producing a senior thesis (a substantial research paper or a well-researched creative project). Each student will consult with the instructor in identifying and developing a topic; produce a prospectus and a bibliography for the topic; and, as possible, begin collecting and outlining research material from the bibliography. A class presentation is typically required as well.
HUMN 494 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN THE HUMANITIES
Units: 3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme in the Interdisciplinary Humanities.
Core Attributes: Advanced writing competency
Prerequisites: HUMN 490
In this continuation course to HUMN 490, each student will complete the research phase of his/her thesis project; produce a working outline and at least one substantial draft of the senior thesis or creative project; and revise and finalize the thesis by the end of the semester. A formal presentation of results and highlights from the completed research and initial thesis draft is typically required as well. Spring semester.
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