HUMS 1853 Arts and Culture of the Middle East
Through study of selected works of literature, philosophy, visual art, music and other performing arts, this interdisciplinary course presents the student with significant intellectual and artistic achievements of several cultures, including Mesopotamia (Iraq), Anatolia (Turkey), Persia (Iran), and Levant/Palestine (Israel, Syria, Jordan). The class will include a comparison of the values, motifs and aesthetics of these cultures to Western cultural expression. Extensive use will be made of multimedia resources in addition to reading and viewing assignments in specific discipline areas. IAI: HF 904N
Prerequisite
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment score - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Distribution
Humanities
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0
Fees
0