Humanities
8 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
HUMAN 1 Introduction to the Humanities
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Humanities seen through various forms of expressions: The arts and society, such as dance, painting, music, sculpture, and mythology; theory and practice in artistic creation to stimulate personal awareness.
HUMAN 2 Human Values
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of human values: The individual in relation to the environment as it affects conduct among diverse cultures, past and present.
HUMAN 3 Future Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The study of how individuals and communities imagine and plan for the future: the exploration of technological trends, scientific discoveries, economic forecasts, religious prophecies, speculative/science fiction, political strategies, architectural design, ecological changes, and emerging lifestyles.
HUMAN 13A Myth, Symbol and Folklore
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Study of myths, symbols and folklore: Psychological basis underlying myths, symbols, and folktales which has assured their perpetuation and which can lead to a deeper understanding of life.
HUMAN 15 Popular Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Study of the meaning and impact of American popular culture in the twentieth century: the cultural evolution of consumerism, amusement, leisure, media, and entertainment industries.
HUMAN 40 Religions of the World
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Comparative study of the world’s great religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; original sources stressed.
HUMAN 49 Independent Study in Humanities
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Humanities. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
HUMAN 60 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Interdisciplinary and multiperspectival overview of LGBTQ Studies: multicultural and global aspects of gay,lesbian, bisexual, transgender/ transsexual, aspects of history, politics, psychology; examination of same-sex attraction and gender diversity in the natural sciences, law and civil rights; and LGBTQ involvement in the Arts and Humanities.