Humanities
39 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
- Units
- 4
Through a range of cultural traditions and an interdisciplinary approach to works of literature, history, philosophy, and contemporary media, students are introduced to the humanities.
HUMAN 1AES Humanities Core Writing: Entry Level Writing
- Units
- 4
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1A
A small writing course for Entry Level Writing students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1A
A small writing course in which students explore the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1A
Through a range of cultural traditions and an interdisciplinary approach to works of literature, history, philosophy, and contemporary media, students are introduced to the humanities.
HUMAN 1BES Humanities Core Writing: Entry Level Writing
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1AES
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1B
A small writing course for Entry Level Writing students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1AS or HUMAN H1AS or HUMAN 1AES with a minimum grade of C. Satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1B
A small writing course in which students explore the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1A or HUMAN 1B
Through a range of cultural traditions and an interdisciplinary approach to works of literature, history, philosophy, and contemporary media, students are introduced to the humanities.
HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1AS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN H1AS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN 1BS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN H1BS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN 1BES with a minimum grade of C
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1C
A small writing course in which students explore the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN H1AES Humanities Core Writing: Honors Entry Level Writing
- Units
- 4
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1A
Entry Level Writing for Campuswide Honors students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN H1AS Humanities Core Writing: Honors
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1A
For Campuswide Honors students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN H1BS Humanities Core Writing: Honors
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1AS or HUMAN H1AS or HUMAN 1AES with a minimum grade of C. Satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1B
For Campuswide Honors students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN H1CS Humanities Core Writing: Honors
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN 1AS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN H1AS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN 1BS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN H1BS with a minimum grade of C- or HUMAN 1BES with a minimum grade of C
- Corequisite
- HUMAN 1C
For Campuswide Honors students exploring the ideas presented in the companion lecture course and illustrated in the literary, historical, philosophical, and media works assigned.
HUMAN 10 Masterpieces of Literature
- Units
- 4
Students closely read major works of world literature that are significant (1) in their own right, (2) for a specific literary tradition, and (3) because of their reception in other cultural contexts. Literature written in English and English translation.
HUMAN 52 Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
- Units
- 4
Provides a comprehensive overview of current issues in bilingual education and bilingualism. Topics include dimensions of bilingualism, the effects of bilingualism on children's linguistic and cognitive development, bilingual education programs, literacy, special needs, and assessment.
HUMAN H80 Exploring Memory
- Units
- 4
Questions about human memory are central to a wide range of disciplines. Students will explore how historians, sociologists, social psychologists, legal experts, and neuroscientists understand human memory and apply their findings to understand and shape their own societies.
HUMAN H81 The Vietnam War
- Units
- 4
Examines the origins, evolution, opposition against, conclusion, and legacy of the United States in the Vietnam War.
HUMAN H84 Traveling East/West
- Units
- 4
Traveling East/West presents a wide range of travel writings by Chinese, Indian, and Euro-American authors in which they contemplate the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and how knowledge about others and knowledge of ourselves are closely intertwined.
HUMAN 95 Professional Development
- Units
- 0
Introduces Humanities undergraduates to various field study and experiential learning opportunities in Humanities and at UCI. Includes internship and research exploration and preparation activities designed to equip students with the skills necessary for career readiness and professional development.
HUMAN H120 Honors Proseminar
- Units
- 4
Interdisciplinary Honors seminar organized each year around a single topic problem designed to compare and contrast modes of analysis in history, literary studies, and philosophy.
HUMAN H140 Senior Honors Seminar
- Units
- 4
Directed by Humanities Honors Thesis Advisor and required of students in Humanities Honors program and Humanities majors in Campuswide Honors Program. Designed to facilitate exchange of ideas and research strategies among students and begin process of writing senior honors thesis.
HUMAN H141 Senior Honors Thesis
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN H140
Directed independent research required of participants in the Humanities Honors Program and Humanities majors in the Campuswide Honors Program.
HUMAN H142W Senior Honors Colloquium
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- HUMAN H141
Completion, presentation, and discussion of Senior Honors Theses.
HUMAN 176 Personal and Social Resilience in the Age of the Climate Crisis
- Units
- 4
In our rapidly changing world, many climate and other interrelated global crises are undermining human well-being. Students gain invaluable personal and social resilience skills (e.g., mindfulness), and implement collaborative high impact projects to navigate and build a meaningful future.
HUMAN 192A Humanities Peer Mentee Seminar
- Units
- 2
Seminar for first-year Humanities undergraduates admitted to the Peer Mentor Program to gain familiarity with campus resources, reflect on their educational goals and first-year experience, and explore the curriculum of a research university in a community-based setting.
HUMAN 192B Humanities Peer Mentor Seminar
- Units
- 4
Mentor course for the Humanities Peer Mentor Program. Seminar for advanced Humanities majors to plan activities and lead discussion groups on mentoring, student development, and issues relevant to first-year Humanities majors.
HUMAN 195 Humanities Out There (H.O.T.) Practicum
- Units
- 0-2
H.O.T. sponsors tutoring opportunities in local schools and after-school sites for UCI students. Requirements include weekly one-hour training sessions at UCI; at least eight off-site tutoring sessions; and short writing assignments.
HUMAN 197 Topics in Humanities First-Generation Seminar
- Units
- 0
Special topics related to the support of first-generation undergraduates pursing a Humanities degree.
HUMAN 198 Directed Group Study
- Units
- 1-4
Faculty-led studies on special topics in the Humanities.
HUMAN 199 Directed Research
- Units
- 1-4
Directed research for Humanities students.
HUMAN 260A Critical Theory Workshop
- Units
- 0
A year-long Critical Theory Workshop, conducted by a team of instructors, conceived as a reading group, and developed with the input of all participants, where significant texts are discussed and analyzed in class.
HUMAN 260B Critical Theory Workshop
- Units
- 0
A year-long Critical Theory Workshop, conducted by a team of instructors, conceived as a reading group, and developed with the input of all participants, where significant texts are discussed and analyzed in class.
HUMAN 260C Critical Theory Workshop
- Units
- 4
A year-long Critical Theory Workshop, conducted by a team of instructors, conceived as a reading group, and developed with the input of all participants, where significant texts are discussed and analyzed in class.
HUMAN 261 Race and Justice Studies Writing Seminar
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- CRM/LAW C260C with a minimum grade of B-
A required writing-intensive seminar conducted by an instructor affiliated with the Race and Justice Studies emphasis. Students with manuscripts on relevant topics will read and critique peer manuscripts, and revise manuscripts toward completion of articles, dissertation chapters, and other publications.
HUMAN 264 Latin American Studies
- Units
- 4
Students discuss significant texts on Latin America from a range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
HUMAN 270 Advanced Critical Theory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Students should have taken introductory courses before enrolling in these seminars
Seminars on various topics in critical theory.
HUMAN 298 Humanities Out There (H.O.T.) Practicum
- Units
- 4
Individual study with H.O.T. faculty supervisor.
HUMAN 398A Foreign Language Teaching: Approaches and Methods
- Units
- 2
Introduces approaches and methods of foreign language learning and teaching, and the theoretical models of second-language acquisition and teaching. Focus areas include lesson planning, teaching vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, writing, listening, culture, task-based teaching, uses of digital media.
HUMAN 398B Foreign Language Teaching: Approaches and Methods
- Units
- 2
Introduces approaches and methods of foreign language learning and teaching, and the theoretical models of second-language acquisition and teaching. Focus areas include lesson planning, teaching vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, writing, listening, culture, task-based teaching, uses of digital media.
HUMAN 399 University Teaching
- Units
- 4
Limited to Teaching Associates in Humanities Core course.