Humanities

The division of Humanities encourages individuals to analyze, interpret and refine their experiences as they seek to determine who they are and what their lives ought to mean. The division assists the student in the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge relating to: 1) the history and appreciation of art, music, and theatre; 2) the philosophical and value foundations of human belief structures; 3) the abilities of thinking critically and writing effectively; 4) the sensibilities to literature of the Western world; 5) the development of conversational skills in foreign languages and oral communication; 6) the general and interdisciplinary studies relating to women, minority populations and the arts; and 7) the performance aspects of music, theatre and art. A Learning Support program in reading and writing is provided.