Office: Harvill 337B
Hours: MWF 11-12
Phone: 621-1474

This course focusses on major artistic, literary and philosophical works from neoclassicism to the postmodern. Our task this semester will involve investigations into questions of liberation . We will focus on the abolition of slavery, the development of communism and workers' rights, gender equality and transformation, the overthrow of colonial powers, and war and pacifism in our attempts to mark distinguishing aspects of the modern western world.

What You Will Need

Textbooks - Available at the University Textbook Store

• The Visual Arts: A History, 4th edition, Volume C, Humanities 250C. Hugh Honour and John Fleming. NY: Simon and Schuster Custom Publishing, 1995.
• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Frederick Douglass. NY: Penguin Classics, 1982.
• Frankenstein. Mary Shelley. NY: Penguin USA, 1992.
• The Communist Manifesto. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. NY: International Publishers, 1989.

E-mail Account - If you do not already have an account, sign up for one RIGHT NOW! Go to the Center for Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) Locate the section called "Essentials," then click on the link that says "Computer Accounts and Email" and follow the directions.

You do not need a computer or any expertise to fulfill the requirements of this course. There are lots of computer microsites available on campus. You can find the locations, hours of operations, and lab specifications by consulting the pamphlet "Computing on Campus," which CCIT publishes, or by visiting the CCIT website. Whether you're getting a new account or have been using an account at the university for a while, make sure you spend some time at the CCIT website and check out all the services available to you. The library also offers free courses on using e-mail, word processing and many other topics. And Cathy Larson, our Humanities Librarian, is also available if you need any help.

Requirements

Attitude and Attendance - This course is discussion-intensive and student-centered. Bring openness of mind and heart, willingness to discuss and state your honest opinions, respect for others, and enthusiasm for individual and collective learning. Be prepared, show up and contribute. Excessive absences will qualify you for an administrative drop.

Class List - A fair amount of our discussions will take place in cyberspace as we utilize the university's listserv system. As soon as you have your e-mail address, send it to me and I will subscribe you to the class list. Our list address is hums250c@listserv.arizona.edu.

Grading and Assignments - Each of these assignments will be explained in detail both in class and on links from this page.