Humanities (HUMN)

HUMN 111H4. Honors Roots of Culture to 500 C.E.. 4 Hours.

This course constitutes the first segment of a four-semester interdisciplinary study of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, the Torah, the Roman Colosseum, Hinduism, and Confucianism. Open to first-year Honors students by invitation only. Corequisite: Drill component. (Typically offered: Fall)

HUMN 112H4. Honors Equilibrium of Cultures 500-1600. 4 Hours.

This course constitutes the second segment of a four-semester sequence focusing on world cultures. Semester 2 may include the interdisciplinary study of Islam, early Byzantium, Gothic architecture, Heian Japan, and the ancient Maya. Open to first-year Honors students by invitation only. Corequisite: Drill component. (Typically offered: Spring)

HUMN 20103. Introduction to Buddhism. 3 Hours.

Beginning with an analysis of the fundamental principles that underlie all Buddhist thought and practice, students will proceed through the major precepts that have historically distinguished the traditions of Southern and Northern Asia. Attention will also be given to Buddhism's spread through Europe and North America in the twentieth century. (Typically offered: Fall)

HUMN 211H4. Honors Birth of Modern Culture 1600-1900. 4 Hours.

This course constitutes the third segment of a four-semester sequence focusing on world cultures. Semester 3 may include the interdisciplinary study of Renaissance Venice, feudal Japan, Moghul India, Jefferson's Monticello, and Darwinism. Open to second-year Honors students by invitation only. Corequisite: Drill component. (Typically offered: Fall)

HUMN 22103. Introduction to World Religions. 3 Hours.

A survey of major religious traditions, including--but not limited to--Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)

HUMN 3010V. Internship in Humanities. 1-3 Hour.

Work experience in the Arkansas Humanities Center or other humanities entity or organization. Project required. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

HUMN 30803. Professional Topics. 3 Hours.

Specialized topics related to professional issues in the humanities, e.g. academic and alternative-academic job searches, publication workshops, public humanities, and/or teaching of humanities disciplines at various levels. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
This course is cross-listed with ENGL 30803.

HUMN 392H3. Honors Colloquium. 3 Hours.

Treats a special topic or issue offered as a part of the Honors Program. Prerequisite: Honors candidacy. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

HUMN 4250V. Colloquium. 1-6 Hour.

An interdisciplinary, value-oriented discussion course. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HUMN 425HV. Honors Colloquium. 1-6 Hour.

An interdisciplinary, value-oriented discussion course. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to HUMN 4250V.