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Humanities
Description: In this course, you will read important works of literature dealing with the making of meaning, the confrontation of meaninglessness, and manners in which great thinkers have tried to rescue the meaning of their lives in the face of meaninglessness. You will explore aesthetic and literary texts in order to gain insights on the act of meaning-making. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Requirement Designation: Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program
Humanities
Term : Summer 2023
Catalog Year : 2022-2023
HUMA 121 - The Act Of Meaning-making
Description: In this course, you will read important works of literature dealing with the making of meaning, the confrontation of meaninglessness, and manners in which great thinkers have tried to rescue the meaning of their lives in the face of meaninglessness. You will explore aesthetic and literary texts in order to gain insights on the act of meaning-making. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Requirement Designation: Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program