Humanities & Integrated Studies Courses
Spring 2016*
ISP 10: “Great Performances”
3 courses/ 10 Cr.
M/W 10-11:50 & T/R, 9:30 – noon
Open to all students; Sign up in ISP Office
What types of performances matter in our lives? Sure,
we enjoy the performance of actors, musicians, and
other artists, but what about the performances of
politicians, teachers, scientists, and even ourselves? Are
we the same "character" in the office or classroom, on a
date, or visiting grandparents? In these 3 courses (10
credits) which are all linked together, we will explore
the great performances -- our own included -- that
affect us. Look forward to small-group discussions, to
exercising your critical and creative thinking, and to
developing your collaborative work skills.
These three classes are included:
HUM 102: 4 credits Arts & Humanities Essential
Studies (humanities emphasis)
HUM 225: 3 credits Social Science Essential Studies
(“G” Global diversity)
HUM 271: 3 credits Math/Science/Technology nonlab Essential Studies
Wicked World Problems: HUM225/ENTR395
2 courses/ 5 cr.
T/R 2-3:15; some evening or after class events required
Hum 225: (3 cr) Social Science Essential Studies ("G"
Global diversity)
ENTR 395: (2 cr) Entrepreneurship Special Topics
Open to all students; Sign up in ISP office or email:
und.isp@und.edu
Today we are surrounded by significant challenges -"wicked world problems" -- like poverty, hunger, human
rights abuses, to name a few. But with every problem
comes an opportunity to solve it. In these linked
courses, we will examine the foundations of social and
personal obligations to engage in solving problems that
affect communities and societies. We will become
familiar with some specific challenges in the world, and
finally, we will learn about how people like you are
doing very real things to solve or alleviate those wicked
problems. HUM 225 (Advanced Social Science Inquiry)
will provide the space to learn and discuss. ENTR 395
will provide the opportunities to gain hands-on skills
that you might need to develop solutions to wicked
problems you identify -- learning basic survival skills,
sewing skills, welding, digital photography, etc. These
two linked courses provide excellent ground work to
knit examination of common problems with practical
skills to solve those problems. Only passionate
adventurers please.
Sustainable Cities: Communities of the Future
2 Courses/ 7 cr.
T/R 9:30-10:45
HUM 102 : (4 cr) Arts & Humanities Essential Studies
HUM 271: (3 cr) Math, Science & Technology non-lab
Open to all students: Sign up in ISP office or email:
und.isp@und.edu
What will cities of the future look like? How will
creating/recreating urban environments improve the
emotional and physical quality of life for its residents?
In this class, Humanities and Science collide as we
explore technologies and possibilities for future city
planning or reimagining current urban environments.
We will consider practical planning needs, political
landscapes, and how cities can define what it means to
be human. This class will involve theoretical as well as
hands on projects working in collaboration with the city
of Grand Forks in our journey towards a more
sustainable community in our own backyard. Students
can expect to learn about local sustainability efforts
through guest speakers and field trips, and will develop
individual projects.
Hum 102: Intro to Humanities II: Through the
Humanities Looking Glass: "Another View of the
World"
4 Cr.
Online Only; Open to all students; register on Campus
Connection
4 credit Arts & Humanities Essential Studies (humanities
emphasis)
How do we view the world? How do we tell its stories?
In HUM 102, we will focus on different views of life and
living by examining a variety of humanities disciplines.
We will read plays, novels, creative non-fiction and
graphic novels. Students in this course will also attend a
variety of cultural events throughout the semester. If
you enjoy reading good books and talking about
interesting ideas, this is the course for you! Out-of-class
time and out-of-pocket expenses to attend events are
requirements of the class.
See the back for more exciting course options -----
Hum 271L: Integrated Lab Science
1 Cr.
M 1-4 pm Pre/Co-Req: HUM 271
Math, Science & Technology Essential Studies Lab credit
Register on Campus Connection
What is science? Why and how is it important to our
daily lives? These are questions that Integrated Studies
Lab Science seeks to answer in a creative, hands-on
atmosphere where we explore the science of everyday
things, like baking. This inquiry-based lab experience
emphasizes rigorous peer-critique of student-designed
investigations.
Integrated Cultural Immersion Experience
3 cr.
M 1-3
HUM 212 (3 cr): Arts & Humanities Essential Studies
(Fine Arts Emphasis)
Open to all students; register on campus connection
What does it mean to be “human” and how do we
express those ideas? How do the Fine Arts (Theatre,
Music, Visual Art) give voice to the trials and
tribulations of the human experience? Through 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,
discussing the role of the Fine Arts as cultural
expression and the voice of “humanity.” The course will
meet approximately 6 times over the course of the
term, the remainder of the time will be dedicated to
student exploration of the Arts.
Hum 408: Writing Across Disciplines Capstone 3 Cr.
Online only; Capstone and Advanced Communication
(A) Essential Studies
Pre-Req: junior/senior status and completion of ENG
120 and 125/130; register through Campus Connection
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 non-fiction, students
will gain an understanding of the theoretical
underpinnings 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
formulating written responses on topics of current
concern. Group work and co-authoring are required
elements.
*All Courses taught in the Integrated Studies space (O’Kelly
260) unless otherwise noted
HUM 283 Integrated Source Analysis
3 cr.
Hybrid Class: Meets in person once a week, W 1-3 (in
class), and online
Advanced Communication (A) Essential Studies
Open to all students; register on Campus Connection
The world is a very complex place with competing
issues, concerns, and motives. And as citizens in this
world, 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.
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