HUM 1000 - The Human Condition

An exploration of the human condition as expressed through the arts, literature, religion, and philosophy. Students critically reflect upon their own beliefs and values through the examination of important works from a variety of cultures and historical eras. Topics may include the meaning of freedom, the problem of evil, the concept of justice, or consideration of what makes a good life.

Credit: 3

HUM 1270 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies

What is gender? Why does it matter? How has it shaped the institutions that organize our lives? This course is an introduction to the key issues, questions, and debates in the interdisciplinary field of gender and women’s studies, with particular emphasis on the ways women’s experiences and identities in America are shaped by race, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. This course is intended to serve as a foundation for upper-division courses in gender and women’s studies.

Credit: 3

HUM 3000 - The Contemporary Choices

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

Humanistic works presented and analyzed for their perspectives on the possibility of obtaining individual human happiness in our age of mass communication and ideology. Students choose, define, and present the major alternatives for an area of their individual choice.

Credit: 3

HUM 3100 - Alternative Futures

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

An interdisciplinary and cross-cultural attempt to understand the human capacity for free choice, creativity, and wisdom in the transformation of society. History is studied in terms of successes, failures, obstacles, opportunities, and unrealized possibilities in taking responsibilities for the future. Special emphasis is given to global economics and interdependence between the future of humanity and the life of the earth.

Credit: 3

HUM 3601 - Mythology

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

An introduction to the myths of ancient Greece and other cultures. The course focuses on the identification of mythic motifs and on the significance of myth in human cultures. Students will also explore modern approaches to understanding myth’s relation to the psyche, society, history, art, and literature.

Credit: 3

HUM 3900 - Research and Writing in the Humanities

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

The presentation of analytical techniques for understanding humanistic works and exercises for developing advanced expository writing skills. Progressively intricate library research projects culminating in a major research paper.

Credit: 3

HUM 3990 - Internship

Prerequisite: At least a 2.7 GPA for undergraduate level.

Internships provide students with applied, experiential learning opportunities so that they can make connections between academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Academic internships are supervised by a faculty member and an on-site professional supervisor. All academic internships must be approved in advance by the department or program. Unless stipulated otherwise by the department or program, credit hours are defined by the university's credit hour policy (for example, a 3-credit internship will require a minimum of 120 hours on­site). Internships may be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours.

Credit: 1 to 3

HUM 4500 - The World Problematique

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

An interdisciplinary course on how the humanities (history, literature, philosophy, art, etc.) have shaped our world views and how the humanities can offer critical tools for addressing the problems facing the world today. Instructors may focus on a particular theme such as civilization, the environment, social and ethical concerns, etc.

Credit: 3

HUM 4550 - The Military and Social Change

Prerequisite: Any WC&IL II course.

A consideration of the role of the military in society and how social concerns can affect the military. Some of the issues that may be discussed include the integration of the military in terms of race and gender, the relationship between the military and the government, and ethical concerns of military personnel in dealing with prisoners of war, civilians, etc.

Credit: 3

HUM 4900 - Interdisciplinary Seminar and Integrative Project

Prerequisite: Senior standing.

A capstone honors seminar, interdisciplinary in approach, culminating in a major integrative project. The project may be either research-connected or creative. Although the course has been designed for students currently enrolled in Hawai‘i Pacific’s University Scholars Program, others may enroll by consent.

Credit: 3