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UW-Parkside General Education Humanities

Humanities | 12 Credits

Complete 12 credits across three or more disciplines.

Number Title Description Credit(s)
CGS REL 100x Introduction to the Study of Religion

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. 

3
CGS CTA 103x Introduction to Public Speaking

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

3
CGS GSW 102x Women’s Voices

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

3
CGS MUS 173x Music Literature & Appreciation

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

3
CGS MUS 273x Jazz History & Appreciation

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

3

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