Fine Arts & Humanities | 9 Credits

Basic skills and vocabulary of digital technology; exploration of popular graphics software and hardware. Integration of digital imagery with more traditional media. Development of a portfolio for transfer.

Course classification: Arts

This course introduces students to various methods employed in the academic study of religion and will provide opportunity for students to apply these methods to diverse expressions of the religious life.

Course classification: humanities, applied scholarship.

Note: This course was listed as CGS REL 101x prior to the January 2022 subscription period. 

Study of the principles and techniques of effective speaking and listening in a variety of selected communication experiences. 

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as SPCH 105

This course is a continuation of CGS SPA 101x. This course integrates cultural studies of Spanish-speaking countries while emphasizing reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish.

Course classification: humanities.

Prerequisites

• CGS SPA 101x First Semester Spanish

For students who have had no previous training in the language. Emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish. The course also may include cultural studies of Spain and Latin America.

Course classification: humanities.

An introductory and interdisciplinary humanities course drawing upon diverse texts and methodologies representative of the following humanities disciplines: art, philosophy, religious studies, music, film, history, literature, feminist theory, cultural studies, media studies, and performance art/drama. Students will examine multicultural readings ranging from creative nonfiction, essays, feminist theory, philosophical reflection, fiction, poetry, historical accounts, drama, cultural critique, feminist analysis, memoir, visual arts, letters, diaries, and others to build an understanding of the multiple scholarly approaches in the humanities to the study of women’s lives.

Course classification: humanities.

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as HUMA-MUS EL

A guide to the understanding of music through listening experiences in the various styles and historical periods.

Textbook: Kristine Forney, Andrew Dell’Antonio, and Joseph Machlis. The Enjoyment of Music: Essential Listening Edition with Total Access. 14th Edition. The e-textbook can be purchased from within your course. It is crucial that you purchase the Total Access version of the e-textbook, because it contains specific resources, practice activities, and musical samples. There is a shorter version, but it does not have all that you need for this course.

Course classification: Arts

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as MUSI 104

An introduction to the styles and forms of jazz through a study of its history, literature, cultural influences, musical structure, and prominent performers. Includes recorded listening experiences. Satisfies the following two categories: Ethnic Studies and Fine Arts & Humanities. 

Course classification: arts.

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as MUS 106

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues in contemporary information and communication technologies. Building from a basic understanding of ethical theory, it examines an array issues, including privacy, intellectual property, information security, free speech, cyberbullying, and digital sex and violence. The ethical choices and responsibilities of users and information professionals will be considered.

Area IV – Cross-Functional Electives 

Note: This course transfers to the College of General Studies as a humanities course for those seeking the Associate of Arts & Sciences. Always consult the UWM transfer tool for up-to-date transfer information.