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28 HUM 099. Death, Dying and Religion See RELS 099. GE: E 3 units Upper Division HUM 100W. Writing in the Humanities Advanced workshop in composition and reading. Composition further develops skills of Core G.E.: writing expository essays, doing library research. Readings acquaint students with major works and ideas of Eastern and Western civilizations. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, Engl 1B (with a grade of C or better), satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. ABC/NC GE: Z 3 units HUM 114. Legacy of Asia Interdisciplinary focus on continuity and change in China and India as these ancient civilizations responded to challenges throughout their history. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. GE: V 3 units HUM 119A. Interdisciplinary Studies of Antiquity Interrelationships of institutions, thought, literature and arts in Europe during selected periods of ancient Greece and Rome. 3 units HUM 119B. Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle Ages Interrelationships of institutions, thought, literature and arts in Europe during selected periods of the Middle Ages. 3 units HUM 120A. Interdisciplinary Studies of the Renaissance and Baroque Eras Interrelationships of institutions, thought, literature and arts in Europe during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. 3 units HUM 120B. Interdisciplinary Studies of the Enlightenment and Romantic Eras Interrelationships of institutions, thought, literature and arts in Europe from about 1700 to 1850. 3 units HUM 121. Introduction to Comparative Literature See CLIT 121. 3 units HUM 122. Topics in Comparative World Literature See CLIT 122. Repeatable for credit 3 units HUM 128. Perspectives on the Twentieth Century: The West in a Global Context Literature and the arts of selected world cultures contextualized in significant events and concepts of the twentieth century, such as two world wars, totalitarian systems, the revolt against colonial powers, modernity and postmodernity, and the global challenge to western hegemony. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. GE: V 3 units HUM 141. Medieval Literature See ENGL 141. 3 units HUM 142. Contemporary Buddhism and its Roots See RELS 142. 3 units HUM 143. Spiritual Traditions of India See RELS 143. 3 units HUM 144. Chinese Traditions See RELS 144. 3 units HUM 155. Pagan Traditions See RELS 155. 3 units HUM 159. Nature and World Cultures See AMS 159. GE: V 3 units HUM 160. Contemporary Issues Vital issues and enduring ideas in modern life (ethical, political, social, etc.) as seen in the contemporary world. Content varies each semester and with instructor. Repeatable for credit 3 units HUM 169. The American Dream See AMS 169. GE: S 3 units HUM 179. American Popular Culture See AMS 179. 3 units HUM 180. Individual Studies Directed reading and thesis by arrangement. Prerequisite: Department chair consent. Repeatable for credit CNC 1-3 units HUM 185. Field Experience in Humanities Supervised field work for liberal studies and humanities majors. Includes weekly meetings to discuss readings and field work experiences and to reflect upon humanities education, multicultural school settings and other nonprofit agencies and organizations that promote the humanities. Prerequisite: Hum 85. CNC 3 units HUM 190. Senior Seminar in Humanities Readings, discussions and individual research projects relating to an interdisciplinary theme selected by the instructor. 3 units HUM 191. Religion in America See RELS 191. GE: S 3 units

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