BAs in Humanities. Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration in Global Peace & Justice As a Humanities major, we invite you to design a program of study reflecting your interests! You have the opportunity to pull together courses from across the Humanities disciplines and connect them around a particular theme, movement or school of thought. For example, you may choose to focus on the evolution of Western culture through art, literature, music, philosophy and/or religion. Develop Marketable Skills Develop the skills of humanistic study – the ability to analyze, think critically, and to write clearly and persuasively. Demonstrate the ability to integrate and use knowledge from several disciplines, rather than a single discipline. Learn unique methods of analysis through your exposure to many forms of expression of cultural imagery – narrative, visual and musical. Two concentrations are offered within the Humanities major: Concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies (39 credits) This concentration is a great solution if you enjoy all the Humanities and can’t decide on a major in any one discipline. Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will explore and analyze the development of human culture and expression. This concentration consists of 39 total credits – you build your courses around a defined theme. Humanities Interdisciplinary Core – 15 credits Focus Courses (Art, English, Music, Philosophy, or Religious Studies) – 12 credits Interdisciplinary Electives from within the Humanities – 6 credits Senior Research Sequence corresponding to the selected Focus Area – 6 credits Concentration in Global Peace &... [-]

B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture The B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture program delivers a broad curriculum that develops critical and informed thinking about the world’s humanitarian issues today and for the future. This undergraduate program delivers an interdisciplinary course structure, developing strong competency in theory and research. Students will learn the principles, concepts and theories behind modern social issues and democratic transformations. The B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture program examines modern societies with a range of practical and academic methods in the social sciences and humanities, including philosophy, cultural anthropology, history, the arts, literature, and film studies. Students are guided by an international faculty of specialists through modern social theory and intellectual histories. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology and psychology; demonstrate broad knowledge of the theories, methods and concepts in these areas;. Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts Achieve insight Identify and define the problem Select, classify and interpret relevant information Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories Employ perspective of a relevant additional discipline Identify and select realistic solutions Evaluate possible solutions and their ethical implications 3. Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions In appropriate format to specialists and non-specialist audiences In written documents, oral presentations and critical discussions, drawing on the relevant disciplinary knowledge and using appropriate citations Within a team: review, evaluate... [-]

BAs in Humanities. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal Arts The BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts (a level-8, HETAC-accredited, award) provides an intellectually stimulating and challenging course of undergraduate study in the liberal arts, with a wide range of foundation courses combined in the latter stages with specialised study in four concentrations. The programme is structured around two common years, with specialisations developing out of the common curriculum in the third year of study. In the third year students are required to major in one of four concentrations: Irish Studies, American Studies, History, or English. In this way the study programme broadens the students’ knowledge and advances their communication skills in a wide range of intellectual areas, and provides them with an understanding of other cultures, their intrinsic values and historical experience. As far as it is possible the programme helps students to make ethically and intellectually informed decisions which take account of the complexity and diversity of the world in which we live. The BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts is designed to prepare students for a number of future avenues. The degree is particularly useful as a preparation for postgraduate study in the liberal arts, business studies and the law. Vocationally, the degree supports career development in such fields as business, social services, the arts, administration, teaching and research. To be in a position to advance, students will be expected to develop intellectual, practical and transferable skills. When students complete the course, they will command a number of intellectual... [-]