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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

HUM 2250 - Special Topics in Humanities



Variable Credits Y



Study of a prominent theme, figure, period, or genre through art and literature and possibly philosophy, music or history. Topics will be determined in advance by the instructor and published in the class schedule.

Major Content Areas
Will vary with topic and instructor

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and aesthetic differences in major works of art and literature

Communicate both in writing and orally, their responses to and ideas about works of art and literature

Recognize and identify major works in the art and literature

Develop a vocabulary for discussing works of art and ideas

Discuss the influence of political, economic, and cultural forces on the production of works of art and literature

Relate major works of art to philosophical or historical trends

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective

06 - Humanities/Fine Arts