Humanities (HMN)
HMN 101 Community Service 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Tutorial course, in which the student submits a report based on a community service project and appropriate supplementary reading. Conference course.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
HMN 102T Design A Path 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Design a humanities contract of courses and write a personal statement. Examine the research process and academic writing. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to humanities majors.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
HMN 104 Introduction to Humanities Honors Research 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore research from an interdisciplinary perspective. Develop a thesis project proposal in groups. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the humanities program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
HMN 110, 210, 310 Internship 1-3 Hours
11,22,33 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Students work in a professional environment, applying analytical, communication, and other academic skills to practical work. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour and ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities director.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: 0
HMN 116, 216, 316 Topics in the Humanities 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Intensive lecture or seminar course addressing topics in various disciplines in the humanities. Humanities 116 and Liberal Arts Honors 103H may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
HMN 318Q Supervised Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
HMN 321 Humanism and Western Civilization: The Ancient World 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
A history of humanism in ancient Greece and Rome. The contributions of humanism to the values we place on the individual and human potential, democratic government, the arts, religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 322 Humanism and Western Civilization: The Renaissance 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
A history of humanism during the European Renaissance, the thirteenth through the sixteenth century. The contributions of humanism to the values we place on the individual and human potential, democratic government, the arts, religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 323 Humanism and Western Civilization: The Enlightenment 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
A history of humanism during the Enlightenment. The contributions of humanism to the values we place on the individual and human potential, democratic government, the arts, religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 125J Junior Fellows Seminar 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Receive guidance on developing and producing an undergraduate research project. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Junior Fellows Program.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 125K The Arts, Sciences, and Social Sciences 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Analysis of topics in the arts, sciences, and social sciences through reading, discussion, and lectures. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350 Topics in the Humanities 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study of the values underlying humanistic disciplines. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Shakespeare: Music and Visual Arts.
Topic 2: Daily Life in Northern Europe.
Topic 3: Geography and Religion. Ideas about the relationships among the natural world, myth, and ritual; principal focus on Christianity, Islam, and Judaism and their offshoots and antagonists in the Western world. Geography 358E and Humanities 350 (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Same as: GRG 358E Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Reading Images: Icons and Beliefs. The content (not the aesthetics or the technical, compositional features) of selected Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and prints. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: Great Trials in Western History. The intellectual and historical importance of a variety of significant trials in Western history. Humanities 350 (Topic 5) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Great Trials in Western History) may not both be counted.
Topic 6: In Search of Meaning. Intensive lecture course exploring various disciplinary perspectives and values underlying humanistic disciplines. Concepts include: monotheism, the nature and personality of this god, the soul, chosen people, linear time, history as divine classroom, original sin, heaven, hell, salvation, etc. Establishes how and when these and a host of other features came into existence and created Judeo-Christian reality, and contrast the reality created therein with other realities, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam. Humanities 350 (Topic 6) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 10) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a University grade point average of at least 3.50. Restrictions: Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Topic 7: The Enlightenment.
Topic 8: Sites, Structures, and Images of Italy. Examination of the historical factors of religion, politics, economics, and local culture that define the significance of selected late medieval and Renaissance (twelfth through fifteenth century) buildings and the visual art they formerly housed and displayed. Taught in Italy. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
Topic 9: Historical Survey of Russian Music. Focus on the role of Russian music in its social and historical context. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic: Historical Survey of Russian Music), 323 (Topic 7), Humanities 350 (Topic: Historical Survey of Russian Music), 350 (Topic 9), Music 376G (Topic: Historical Survey of Russian Music), 376G (Topic 1), Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic: Historical Survey of Russian Music), 325 (Topic 20), Russian 330 (Topic: Historical Survey of Russian Music), 330 (Topic 3). Additional prerequisite: For music majors, upper-division standing and consent of instructor; for others, upper-division standing.
Topic 10: Literature of World War I. Selected readings from autobiographies, poetry, fiction, and memoirs, primarily about the Western Front, by German, British, and American authors; a short history of World War I; readings of a central book of literary analysis; exploration of the nature of war, the experience of combatants, and the legacy of the war itself and its unique literature. Humanities 350 (Topic 10) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Same as: LAH 350.4
Topic 11: Russia and Its World. Survey of the political, cultural, and social history of Russia, from its prehistoric origins to the installation of communist rule in 1917. Emphasis on the arts and on enduring themes of cultural identity, imagination, and conflict with neighboring peoples and within Russia. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic: Russia and Its World), 323 (Topic 21), Humanities 350 (Topic: Russia and Its World), 350 (Topic 11), Russian 330 (Topic: Russia and Its World), 330 (Topic 11), Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic: Russia and Its World), 325 (Topic 21). Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 12: Twentieth-Century Russian Culture. Survey of the political, social, and cultural history of Russia during the Soviet period, from the revolutionary events of 1917 until the dissolution of the Soviet government and political system in December 1991. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic: Twentieth-Century Russian Culture), 323 (Topic 22), Humanities 350 (Topic: Twentieth-Century Russian Culture), 350 (Topic 12), Russian 330 (Topic: Twentieth-Century Russian Culture), 330 (Topic 7), Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic: Twentieth-Century Russian Culture), 325 (Topic 14). Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 13: Treasure Hunt Archival Research. Discover, explore and identify the boundless treasures that can be found on the University of Texas Austin campus as you hunt through the vast cultural and historical collections at the archives on campus including the Harry Ransom Center, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, and the LLILAS Benson Latin American Collection. Explore essential skills for pursuing original research projects in humanities disciplines and apply these skills to bring public attention to hidden histories and marginalized voices in American culture. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 350 (Topic: Treasure Hunt HRC Arch Rsch), 350 (Topic 13), Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Treasure Hunt HRC Arch Rsch), 350 (Topic 28). Core Curriculum: 010
HMN 350.10 Literature of World War I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Selected readings from autobiographies, poetry, fiction, and memoirs, primarily about the Western Front, by German, British, and American authors; a short history of World War I; readings of a central book of literary analysis; exploration of the nature of war, the experience of combatants, and the legacy of the war itself and its unique literature. Humanities 350 (Topic 10) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
Same as: LAH 350.4
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.2 Daily Life in Northern Europe 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.3 Geography and Religion 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Ideas about the relationships among the natural world, myth, and ritual; principal focus on Christianity, Islam, and Judaism and their offshoots and antagonists in the Western world. Geography 358E and Humanities 350 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Same as: GRG 358E
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.4 Reading Images: Icons and Beliefs 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The content (not the aesthetics or the technical, compositional features) of selected Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and prints.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.5 Great Trials in Western History 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The intellectual and historical importance of a variety of significant trials in Western history. Humanities 350 (Topic 5) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Great Trials in Western History) may not both be counted.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.6 In Search of Meaning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Intensive lecture course exploring various disciplinary perspectives and values underlying humanistic disciplines. Concepts include: monotheism, the nature and personality of this god, the soul, chosen people, linear time, history as divine classroom, original sin, heaven, hell, salvation, etc. Establishes how and when these and a host of other features came into existence and created Judeo-Christian reality, and contrast the reality created therein with other realities, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam. Humanities 350 (Topic 6) and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 10) may not both be counted.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and a University grade point average of at least 3.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.7 The Enlightenment 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350.8 Sites, Structures, and Images of Italy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examination of the historical factors of religion, politics, economics, and local culture that define the significance of selected late medieval and Renaissance (twelfth through fifteenth century) buildings and the visual art they formerly housed and displayed. Taught in Italy.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 350T Treasure Hunt Archival Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discover, explore, and identify the boundless treasures that can be found on The University of Texas at Austin campus by hunting through the vast cultural and historical collections at the archives on campus including the Harry Ransom Center, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, and the LLILAS Benson Latin American Collection. Explore essential skills for pursuing original research projects in humanities disciplines and apply these skills to bring public attention to hidden histories and marginalized voices in American culture. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 350 (Topic 13), 350T, Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 28), 350T. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: LAH 350T
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Liberal Arts Honors Program in the College of Liberal Arts or pursuing the Humanities Honors major.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 351C The Johnson Years 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Humanities 351C and Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 18) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: LAH 350.18
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 351D Money In American Politics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explores the nature and consequences of money in American politics. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 370L (Topic 17), Humanities 351D, Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic 14). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: LAH 350.14
Pre/Corequisites: Upper division standing and grade point average of at least 3.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 351N Archival Advocacy: Experiential Learning 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Use digital archives and exhibits to amplify voices that actively promote social justice, cultural awareness, and service; and to test the ethical positions about impartiality and advocacy in archival and exhibit practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 350 (Topic: Archiv Advacy:Exper Learn), 351N, Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Archiv Advacy:Exper Learn), 351N. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: LAH 351N
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 358Q Supervised Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 368H Honors Tutorial Course I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Read and research under direction. Write a report or create a project. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 368H, 370, 679HA. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to the humanities honors program and consent of the humanities advisor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 369H Honors Tutorial Course II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Read and research under direction. Write a report or create a project. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 369H, 370, 679HB. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Humanities 368H, admission to the humanities honors program, and consent of the humanities advisor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 370 Senior Tutorial Course 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
A tutorial program of supervised reading and writing, including an individual paper or papers in which the student draws together the central directions and discoveries of his or her studies in the humanities. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 368H, 370, 679HA. Only one of the following may be counted: Humanities 369H, 370, 679HB. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
HMN 379 Conference Course 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Individual instruction in a topic approved by the instructor and the humanities adviser. Conference course.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the humanities adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division