HUM 170 - Modern World Humanities

    Recent Professors
    G. Mapes
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    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
    A comparative study of the modern major cultural domains of the world: 1) East Asia, 2) Middle East, and Near East, 3) Europe, and the 4) Americas. A global perspective of culture will be acquired through the experience of representative works of art, literature, philosophy and religion. Emphasis will be on the transition of cultures to the modern world and the interaction of cultures in the modern world. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:30pm–4:50pm