Humanities & Integrated Studies Courses
Fall 2016*
humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Over the
course of our term, we will look at “human-ness”
through a variety of lenses and in a wide variety of
ways. This student-centered, discussion based
course will utilize both fiction and non-fiction
readings, short writing, and videos to address these
questions. Students may be expected to attend
events outside of class.
ISP Learning Community: “Walking/Dead”
4 courses/ 11 cr.
M/W 10-11:50 & T/Th 9:30 – noon
plus 1 credit seminar (see ISP advisor)
Open to all students; Sign up in ISP Office
HUM 212: Integrated Cultural Experience
3 cr.
T 2-3:15
Arts & Humanities Essential Studies (Fine Arts
Emphasis)
Open to all students; register on campus
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Are zombies scientifically possible? What does it
mean to be "alive" or "dead?” Do we often "walk
dead" through our own lives? In these 4 courses
(11 credits) which are all linked together, we will
explore issues of life, death, and what it means to
be human. Look forward to: small-group
discussions, out of the classroom learning events,
enhancing your critical and creative thinking, and
developing your collaborative work skills.
These four classes are included:
HUM 101: 4 credits Arts & Humanities
Essential Studies (humanities emphasis)
HUM 224: 3 credits Social Science Essential
Studies (“U” U.S. diversity)
HUM 270: 3 credits Math/Science/Technology
non-lab Essential Studies
A&S 250: 1 credit -- Integration of Learning
Hum 101: The Human Experience
4 cr.
Open to all students; register on Campus
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4 credit Arts & Humanities Essential Studies
(humanities emphasis)
M/W 1-2:50 and Online
What does it mean to be human? How does it
influence how we view the world? Are we more or
less than our biological beings? In HUM 101, you
too can join this interdisciplinary discussion,
consider what it means to be “human,” and
explore the human experience through the
How do humans express being human? How do the
Fine Arts (Theatre, Music, Visual Art) give voice to
the trials and tribulations of the human
experience? In this class, students will explore the
Fine Arts in the classroom and through hands-on
experiences by attending and analyzing a variety of
cultural events, including dramatic productions, art
shows, films, and concerts. Collectively, we will
share those experiences to discuss the role of the
Fine Arts as cultural expression and the voice of
“humanity.” The course will meet approximately 8
times over the course of the term; the remainder
of the time will be dedicated to student exploration
of the Arts in the community.
HUM 283 Integrated Source Analysis
3 cr.
Hybrid Class: Meets in person once a week and
online
Th 2-3:15
Online only class also available
Advanced Communication (A) Essential Studies
Open to all students; register on Campus
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theoretical foundations of the disciplines while
they engage in the process of integrating
disciplinary materials to understand a larger
perspective. Students will develop research,
writing, and presentation skills as well as formulate
written responses on topics of current concern.
Group work and co-authoring are required
elements.
The world is a very complex place with competing
issues, concerns, and motives. As citizens, it is
important that we learn how to address these
multi-faceted issues. In this course, students will
examine chosen timely topics in the sciences, social
sciences, and humanities to gain a general
familiarity with the academic and popular forums
of writing and research in each disciplinary field.
Through a wide variety of readings, viewings, and
experiences, students will work collaboratively and
individually to become familiar with the research
methodologies of each discipline and learn to
integrate the different methods and perspectives
with their own analysis.
A&S 250: Integration of Learning 1 cr.
T 2-3 Pre-or Co-requisite: HUM 101 or 102.
This introductory course approaches
interdisciplinary thinking through readings, class
discussion, and other mediums. Discussion based,
this course evaluates commonalities and
differences across major fields focusing on
interdisciplinary connections, critical and creative
thinking, and collaborative learning.
*All courses taught in the Integrated Studies space
(O’Kelly, second floor) unless otherwise noted
HUM 391 Creative Inquiry (ISP Book Club) 1 cr.
10 weeks, W 3-3:50
This is a good, old-fashioned book group! One
engaging text will be selected and students and
faculty will discuss it section by section for an hour
each week over 10 weeks. No papers, no tests, just
good discussions about ideas. This fall the book
will be the award winning, best-selling novel The
Luminaries by Eleanor Catton.
Hum 408: Writing Across Disciplines
3 cr.
Capstone Course
Pre-req: junior/senior status and completion of
ENG 120, 125 or 130; register through Campus
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Online only; Capstone and Advanced
Communication (A) Essential Studies
This online senior level capstone course provides
students with an intensive writing experience that
focuses on methods and strategies of research and
writing in the humanities, social sciences, and
sciences. Through readings in fiction and nonfiction, students will gain an understanding of the
Humanities & Integrated Studies
University of North Dakota
253 O’Kelly Hall
221 Centennial Dr Stop 7117
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7117
701.777.3622
www.und.edu/integrated-studies
und.isp@und.edu