HUMAN 140 - ARMENIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH ARTS AND LETTERS

    Recent Professors
    Shant Shahoian
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    HUMAN 140 is an interdisciplinary course examining the experience of Armenians in the United States through the arts in the 20th and 21st centuries. Through the study of literature, art, music, film, comedy, architecture, and other creative expressions, this coursewillstudyhowArmenian-Americans negotiate their identity and develop a notion of selfhood that is, simultaneously, rooted yet mercurial, endangered yet resilient. This courseencouragesstudentstothinkcritically about evolving definitions of nationality, examine cultural norms and stereotypes, andunderstandtheuniquediasporicexperience of Armenians in America. This course may be interactively team-taught by faculty in English, social science, or visual and performing arts.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:55pm–3:20pm