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Description
The Humanities major condenses art history, music history, and literaturecultural expression in every significant forminto one powerful major. Youll survey the human experience through various lenses: One course might examine the art of the ancient Greeks, another might analyze contemporary music and songwriting, and another might examine Civil War literature. At Suffolk, youre within blocks of thriving museums, landmark music venues, and libraries.
Often, Humanities majors continue to graduate school in art history, English, or other liberal arts disciplines. Others pursue careers in arts management and museum work.Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline February 15, 2015 Tuition fee- USD 16265 Semester (National)
Full-time: 12-17 credits per semester $16,265
Start date 2016 Credits 126 creditsStudents must complete a minimum of 126 credits for graduation.
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
Major Requirements: 10 courses, 38-40 creditsFoundation Requirement (4 courses, 16 credits)
- ARH-101 Art History I
Credits:
4.00
Description:
A survey of the art of western civilization from prehistoric caves to the cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Works of painting, sculpture, and architecture are presented in their historical context. Course covers Egyptian, Ancient Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, early Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
- ARH-102 Art History II
Credits:
4.00
Description:
A survey of the art of Europe and America from the Renaissance to the present. Works of painting, sculpture, and architecture are presented in their historical context. Course covers the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop, and Post-Modernism.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
Choose one of the following courses:
- ENG-113 World Drama I
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Survey of drama and theatre as part of world culture from classical Greece through 18th-century China. Normally offered yearly.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B
- ENG-114 World Drama II
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Survey of drama and theatre as part of world culture from the 19th century to the present.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt A
- ENG-123 Great Books of World Lit. I
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Literary masterpieces from ancient times to the Renaissance, including: Homer's Odyssey, Sophocles' Oedipus, Virgil's Aeneid, selections from the Hebrew Bible and the Gospels, and Dante's Divine Comedy. List may vary at the discretion of the instructor.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
- ENG-124 Great Books of World Lit II
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Literary masterpieces from the 17th century to the 20th, including Don Quixote (Spain), Faust (Germany), Madame Bovary (France), War and Peace (Russia) , One Hundred Years of Solitude (Colombia), The Rouge of the North (China), The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptomist (Israel), and So Long a Letter (Senegal). List may vary at the discretion of the instructor. Normally offered yearly.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
Choose one of the following courses:
- PHIL-210 History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
Credits:
4.00
Description:
The study of philosophical thought from the period of the ancient Greek philosophers through the Medieval thinkers, including such philosophers as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno, Parmenides, Pythagoras, Protagoras, Augustine, Aquinas, Anselm, and Abelard. An introductory course designed to equip the student with a well grounded understanding and appreciation of Philosophy. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered every year.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
- PHIL-211 History of Modern Philosophy
Credits:
4.00
Description:
A study of the prominent modern thinkers, such as Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. The course is an historical survey of the key concepts, problems and developments in modern philosophy including rationalism, empiricism, and skepticism. The following themes central to Modern philosophy will be addressed: the nature of reality; the limits of human knowledge; self and self-identity; mind and body; freedom in theory and practice; reason vs. sentiment in ethics. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offered every year.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement
Advanced Courses (6 courses, 24 credits)
2 Art History courses at the 300-level or higher
2 Music History courses
- Any English course numbered 217 or higher
- Any Philosophy course except 119, 123, and 127
- Any German Studies course numbered 216 or higher, except 303 and 304
- Any French and French Studies course numbered 205 or higher, except 305, 306, 421, and 422
- Any Spanish course at the 300 or 400-level
Notes:
- A maximum of 4 courses taken at other institutions or as part of a study abroad program may apply toward the major.
- Any Seminar for Freshmen with a topic related to art/art history, music/music history, literature, or other areas of humanistic inquiry may count toward the major with the approval of major advisor.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 77
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
We do not use specific minimums for scores or grades in the decision process, but weigh all factors together to gain a whole view of you and your potential for success as a Suffolk University student:
- Level and range of high school courses selected
- Grades achieved (official high school transcript with senior year grades)
- SAT or ACT scores (our code is 3771)
- Recommendations (two required; one from a guidance counselor, one from a teacher)
- The essay
- Other required forms
- Admission interview (optional)
- Transfer students should view the transfer requirements page for more details.
In high school, you should have completed:
- Four units of English
- Three units of mathematics (algebra I and II and geometry)
- Two units of science (at least one with a lab)
- Two units of language
- One unit of American history
- Four units distributed among other college preparatory electives
We may also consider other factors in the review process, such as:
- Class rank
- Honors courses
- AP courses
We are also very interested in personal qualities that will offer us further insights into you as an applicant, including:
- Admission interview
- Extracurricular involvement
- Community service
- Special interests
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
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- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Suffolk University.
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