Requirement Purpose
Culture determines our assumptions, defines our options, and governs how we judge and perceive the modern world. Western culture emerged over time through a range of intellectual, philosophical, religious, and historical currents. A study of the development of Western culture and its past is critical to understand, appreciate or critique it. Such awareness provides context for the current structures of Western society and assists students in making informed decisions as engaged citizens.
Required Course Characteristics
A course in this area will
| HP CC1. | examine the influence of economic, social, intellectual, political, artistic and/or religious movements of Western culture |
| HP CC2. | interpret, discuss, and critique influential texts or ideas of the West and have the students evaluate and interpret primary sources |
| HP CC3. | analyze different of historical scholarly perspectives in terms of their evidence and arguments |
Area of Engagement Learning Objectives
Through completion of an HP course, students should be able to
| HP SLO1. | describe the distinctive perspectives of people who lived in the time periods or settings studied |
| HP SLO2. | analyze the relationship between the past and the present by considering the influence of the past on subsequent events, issues, and ideas |
| HP SLO3. | relate the subjects under consideration to the broader historical and cultural contexts in which they occurred |
| HP SLO4. | evaluate and interpret primary sources |