HUMA1105 Oral Interpretation This course engages the student in analyzing prose, poetry, and drama, discovering the meaning in literature and the communication of that meaning to an audience. Emphasis is on expression, interpretation, and delivery skills involved in an interpretative oral presentation to an audience. This course furthers student’s understanding of self and others, and develops oral communication skills, especially vocal and nonverbal expressiveness, critical thinking, listening, and relating to an audience a critical appreciation of literature, skill in critquing other’s performances, and become more thoughtful and effective communicators in other communication situations. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 2 & 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) HUMA1125 Moral Problems An introduction to ethical principles as applied to the moral issues and challenges individuals encounter in everyday life. Emphasis will be given to the analysis and development of ethical views and decision making. A broad variety of topics will be explored, including personal moral character, medical, religious, racial, and cultural issues. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 6 & 9) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) HUMA1203 Introduction to Music Theory An introduction to the structure and notation of music for both the musician and non-musician to increase understanding and application of fundamentals in musicianship found in past and current compositions. Musical notation, pitch, scales, intervals, meter and rhythm, chords, form, and basic harmony will be covered. Students will develop the skills needed to read and write Western music. (MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) HUMA1210 Introduction to Dance Introduction to Dance is an exploration of the practice as an embodied form of inquiry and expression that lives within the interconnected worlds of ritual, social/ cultural and artistic practice. This survey course will allow students to analyze a survey of diverse dance forms within their cultural, historical, aesthetic, theoretical and personal contexts. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) HUMA1220 Film Studies The course will serve to introduce the student to the study of film (analysis, comprehension and evaluation), including its history, directorial and production techniques, genres, formal elements, key figures, its relationship with other art forms, and its communication of ideas as they relate to the human condition. (MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) HUMA1430 Exploring World Cultures This course provides an overview of various world cultures through aspects such as communication styles, religions, and family relationships. The arts of each selected country will be highlighted and related to their cultural traits and history. Students will learn some basic culture definitions (high/low context, power distance, gender roles) in order to look at their own culture as outsiders, appreciate the differences in other cultures, and gain some perspective on globalization. During the course, students will be encouraged to bring the information into their daily lives through personal experiences, news stories, and discussions. (MnTC Goals 6 and 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) HUMA1435 Multicultural America In this course students will study, analyze, and discuss literary, cinematic, and other artistic or cultural works about multicultural American experience. Students will have opportunities to explore the historical context in which these works were produced, as well as the literary, cinematic or artistic aspects of their style, theme, language, and structure. (MnTC Goals 6 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) HUMA1445 Introduction to Women’s Studies This course primarily looks at literary works, films, and other artistic and cultural artifacts, such as oral story-telling, visual arts, and performances, to examine how artists represent womens experiences from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. With a combination of class activities such as lectures, discussions, response papers, and projects, this course hopes to broaden students’ understanding on how gender issues impact women’s (and men’s) lives across race, class, ethnic, national, and religious boundaries. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) IHHA1100 Introduction to Integrative Medicine and Health This course gives you an overview and foundation of the field of integrative health and healing. You will explore the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit of the human system as well as healing through social, cultural, environmental and global perspectives of healing. You will also discuss and evaluate emerging trends in holistic health and the complexities around current healthcare models. (Prerequisites: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) IHHA1200 Massage/Reflexology Basics This course will include information on learning simple massage and reflexology techniques to aid in relaxation, stress relief, and provide comfort. This course will review the history, definition, and benefits of massage and reflexology. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) IHHA1210 Holistic Hospice and Palliative Care This course will provide an overview of the holistic philosophy of care associated with clients at the end of life. The student will learn to establish physical, mental, spiritual methods, emotional and therapies to promote self-actualization of the client and to promote self-care for families and other caregivers. (Prerequisites: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) IHHA1220 Spring Forest Qigong This course provides a working understanding of the study of universal energy known as Qigong. Qigong increases self-awareness, builds internal energy, and allows one to assist the physical and spiritual healing of themselves and others through movement, breath work, visualization, and sound. Students will increase their knowlege on the history of qigong, general principles of qigong, four main elements of qigong, yin/ yang philosophy, study of the universe, six keys to success, and six causes of energy blockages. Active and sitting exercises to open energy blockages will be taught and techniques for assisting others in healing blockages will be shared. Students will learn healing for specific physiology and conditions of the body. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) IHHA1221 Spring Forest Qigong Spring Forest Qigong (“chee gong”) is a simple, efficient and effective method for helping you experience your optimal health, wellness and happiness; helping you heal physical and emotionCourse Descriptions 139
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