Humanities (HUM)
HUM 101
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: HUM 101H
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
The humanities are approached on four levels: art, music, literature, and philosophy. Includes the beginnings in Egypt, Babylonia, and Greece and proceeds chronologically through the medieval period.
HUM 101H
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: HUM 101
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for the Citrus College Honors Program or obtain a recommendation from an Honors instructor.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
The humanities are approached on four levels: art, music, literature, and philosophy. Includes the beginnings in Egypt, Babylonia, and Greece and proceeds chronologically through the Medieval period. A critical in-depth reading of several primary sources is conducted in a discussion format.
HUM 102
Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: HUM 102H
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
The humanistic studies are approached on five levels: art, history, music, literature, and philosophy. Begins with the European Renaissance and moves to the 19th century period of globalization.
HUM 102H
Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century - Honors
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: HUM 102
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for the Citrus College Honors Program or obtain a recommendation from an Honors instructor.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
The humanistic studies are approached on five levels: art, history, music, literature, and philosophy. Begins with the European Renaissance and moves to the 19th century period of globalization. A critical in-depth reading of several primary sources is conducted in a discussion format. This is an Honors course.
HUM 110
Humanities in the Modern Period
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course is concerned with critical analysis of the arts and philosophy from the late 19th century to the contemporary period.
HUM 111
Humanities through the Arts
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An approach to the Humanities through the study of seven major arts: music, sculpture, painting, literature, architecture, performing, and film. Each art is considered from the perspective of historical development, elements, meaning, form, and critical evaluation.
HUM 115
Multi-Cultural Mythologies
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An introductory survey course in comparative mythology. Students will read, discuss, and write about basic myths as they have appeared in different civilizations. Basic myths, such as those dealing with creation, earliest times, the flood, tales of love, tales of heroes, journeys to other worlds, and an examination of the concept of myth itself, the theories used to understand myths, and the value of myth in today's society will be explored.
HUM 120
British Civilization
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: HIST 120
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An overview of British culture and civilization that considers the history, politics, economics, culture, and social changes that have formed contemporary British society.
HUM 123
Introduction to Peace Studies - Saving Civilization
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An introduction to peace and conflict studies, with an emphasis on war's destructive impact on art, literature, and philosophy. The course examines the meanings and reasons for war, as well as strategies for peace.
HUM 125
Italian Civilization
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; IGETC 4; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4; CSUGE D)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An overview of Italian culture and civilization that considers the historical, political, economic, cultural, and social changes that have formed contemporary Italian society.
HUM 127
Spanish Civilization
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4)
54 lecture hours
Equivalent to: SPAN 127
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
Spanish Civilization provides an interdisciplinary global understanding of the culture and history of Spain. The course critically analyzes contemporary Spanish society by examining the social and historical traditions and institutions that shape the Spanish way of life in the 20th century.
HUM 129
French Culture and Civilization
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
An overview of French culture and civilization which provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the French people, the Francophonie, and their contributions to the world. Guest lectures and weekly field trips to historical sites in and around Paris are part of the teaching process.
HUM 130
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
3 Units (AA/AS; CSU)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course provides a broad overview of the interdisciplinary field of conflict analysis and resolution. Humanistic and social science frameworks for diagnosing, responding to, and managing conflicts are explored. Case studies of social conflicts are used to provide tactics for resolving conflict.
HUM 162
Japanese Culture through Anime and Manga
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course provides a glimpse into Japanese culture through an investigation of select themes in anime (“Japanese animation”) and/or manga (printed cartoons and graphic novels). Some prominent issues discussed include (1) post-war national trauma and the making of modern Japan, (2) history as a tool in identity formation, and (3) socio-cultural issues in contemporary Japanese society. No knowledge of Japanese language or culture is necessary, and classes are conducted fully in English.
HUM 166
Who’s There? Aliens, Ghosts, and Psychic Phenomena
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; CSU)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
In this course, using cultural, historical, and social lenses of inquiry and analysis, we will examine scientific perspectives, listen to experiencers (those who have had UFO, alien, ghost and other psychic experiences), and interview psychics and mediums. Through research papers, essay tests and quizzes, class discussion, book reviews, and guest lectures, students will be exposed to a variety of perspectives and come to develop their own understanding of the phenomena and how it impacts their world view and that of greater society. Students will hone their analytical and critical writing skills as well as challenge their preconceived ideas about the high strangeness that continues to occur in our everyday lives.
HUM 169
Superhero Ethics and the Art of Comics
3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This interdisciplinary course examines comic books and graphic novels, focusing on the ethical dimensions of superhero narratives. Students will explore how comics address issues of justice, power, morality, and responsibility, tracing the history of the genre from its pulp origins to its cultural impact today. Through analysis of visual storytelling and narrative techniques, students will engage with key ethical questions raised by superhero characters and their worlds.