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IHUM 101

An Introduction to the Humanities

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

Study of the arts emphasizing forms and relationships, the development of critical skills, and an awareness of traditional humanistic values.

When Taught

Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer.

Grade Rule

Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

European and American cultural history

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate basic knowledge of European and American cultural history.

Title

Artistic Production, Methodologies and Techniques

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate basic knowledge of methods, techniques, and approaches used in the production of artistic artifacts

Title

Artistic Production, Methodologies and Techniques

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate basic knowledge of methods, techniques, and approaches used in the production of artistic artifacts

Title

European and American cultural history

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate basic knowledge of European and American cultural history.

Title

Critical Thinking and Writing

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to analyze a cultural artifact, using terminology appropriate to the art form being studied, and evaluate its effectiveness as an expression of cultural values

Title

Critical Thinking and Writing

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to analyze a cultural artifact, using terminology appropriate to the art form being studied, and evaluate its effectiveness as an expression of cultural values