Humanities
9 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
HUMN 2 Introduction to Film Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- FTVE 105
Introduction to film aesthetics, styles, and devices, as well as film theory and critical approaches to film analysis. Overview of film history, in addition to film production, technology, and distribution. Emphasis on diverse responses to the art form of cinema and its impact on contemporary culture. Students may receive credit for FLMS 2 or HUMN 2, but not both.
HUMN 3 Introduction to Humanities
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to human creativity as it is expressed in various artistic media: theater, film, music, poetry, architecture, and the visual arts (e.g. painting and sculpture). The course offers an introductory framework for students to use as they consider the Humanities in terms of socio-political history, philosophy, and religion. Students will learn how to analyze a variety of global works of art from past and present, and how to articulate their own appreciation of and connection to works of art.
HUMN 4 Global Cinemas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 hours lecture,, 27 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Global cinema traditions analyzed through historical, political, cultural, commercial, and artistic perspectives. Screenings and interpretation of representative films from a variety of national and cultural film traditions from around the world, including films from Latin American, U.S., Asian, European, African, and Middle Eastern contexts.
HUMN 6 Nature and Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course offers an examination of the aesthetic value of the natural environment as it pertains to human culture at large, as well as individually for each student. The course asks how "nature" (the nonhuman, the environment, ecology, etc.) is perceived, interpreted, and represented in "culture"(customs, arts, social institutions, etc.). The course includes studies in visual art (i.e. painting, photography, sculpture, land art, mixed media), film, philosophy, literature, and music.
HUMN 10 American Arts and Ideas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Humanities of the United States explored through major works of literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, film, music, philosophy, technology, religion, political and social institutions that reflect the values and meanings of the American cultural experience. Particular attention paid to the experience and contributions of various culture groups (African Americans, Asian-Americans, European-Americans, American Indians, and Latino Americans).
HUMN 11 Culture and the Arts I: Ancient World to the Renaissance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A survey of the artistic and intellectual accomplishments of human cultures from the Ancient to Early Renaissance Eras. Emphasis is on the study of ancient to medieval painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, theater, religion, and philosophy from both Western and non-Western cultures.
HUMN 12 Culture and the Arts II: The Modern World
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A survey of the artistic and intellectual accomplishments of human cultures from High Renaissance to Contemporary Eras, i.e. the Modern World. Emphasis is on the study of modern painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, theater, religion, and philosophy from around the globe.
HUMN 28 World Mythology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to world mythology and mythic themes recurring in literature, the visual arts, and music. Introduction to the major theories used to analyze mythology. Exploration of myths about creation, destruction, gods, humans, heroes, tricksters, as well as their origins, variation, historical development, and full expression in ancient times and continued presence in the arts.
HUMN 29 Independent Study, Humanities
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 108 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in the area of Humanities. Any student interested in registering for an Independent Studies course should contact a full or part-time instructor or dean in the appropriate area.