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HUM 205 Religion, Violence, and Peace: Patterns Across Time and Tradition (5) I&S
Investigates the complex relationship between violence and peace in a variety of religious traditions. Examines case studies from the ancient Near East, medieval East Asia, and the contemporary West from the standpoint of lived experiences and contemporary theories derived from several academic disciplines. Offered: jointly with JSIS C 205/NEAR E 205; W.
HUM 411 Applications of Digital Technologies to Humanities Research (5) VLPA
Hands-on project-based approach to imaging, new media, text, databases, metadata and accessibility, rights management, and other issues central to contemporary humanities research. Offered: jointly with DXARTS 411.
HUM 498 Special Topics in the Humanities (1-6, max. 15) I&S/VLPA
Intensive research opportunity, for work on project of independent and/or original design in the cultural disciplines. Mentored by UW and visiting faculty in the arts, humanities, and qualitative social sciences, by arrangement only. Offered: S.
Instructor Course Description:
Andrew Light
Gary J Handwerk
Lucy A. Jarosz
Jose Alaniz
Sandra M. Chait
Theresa M Ronquillo
HUM 523 Seminar in Hypertext and Textual Studies (5)
Several views of hypertext conceptually explored as a basis for research and evaluation of selected hypertext works. Includes initiating the construction of a World Wide Web hypertext of resources for the study of oral, graphical, hand-written, and printed texts. Included in curriculum of Textual Studies program.
Instructor Course Description:
Miceal F Vaughan
HUM 595 Public Culture, Engaged Scholarship (1-5, max. 25)
Explores relations among cultural research, public practice, and diverse forms of engagement. Topics vary by instructor.
Instructor Course Description:
Angelica S. Macklin
Amanda L Swarr
Joseph Adam Milutis
Linda S Watts
Michelle Habell-Pallan
HUM 596 Humanities Research Seminar (1-5, max. 15)
Explorations of current research in the humanities, most frequently with interdisciplinary emphasis. Offered by selected UW faculty and scholars-in-residence.
Instructor Course Description:
David Odai Johnson
Margaret Alison Wylie
Benjamin Richard Gardner
Judith A Howard
Joseph Adam Milutis
Kathleen Woodward
Marek K. Wieczorek
Rebecca M Lemov
Ronald Thomas Foster
Zahid R Chaudhary
HUM 597 Special Topics in the Humanities (1-2, max. 10)
Instructor Course Description:
Sareeta Bipin Amrute
Cynthia Steele
Deborah E. Kamen
Jean Valerie Roberts
Celia Lowe
Renee Delong
Matthew Sparke
Edward T Mack
HUM 600 Independent Study or Research (1-5, max. 10)
Develops research ideas, practices, and their implication for applications in particular contexts not covered in standard course offerings. Supports students' specific educational goals. May be undertaken individually or in small investigative teams. Offered: AWSpS.
HUM 601 Internship (2-6, max. 12)
Internship with a local organization, agency, or company that provides a field-based, applied learning opportunity; aligns with student's professional and scholarly development goals; benefits the organizations; and has academic merit. Engages with and reflects on cultural dimensions of work experience. Offered: AWSpS.
HUM 602 Capstone Project (3-5)
Research, teaching, or engagement experience developed with a capstone advisor and scaled to student's educational goals. Prerequisite: HUM 594. Offered: AWSpS.
HUM 603 Capstone Portfolio (1)
Completes the Graduate Certificate in Public Scholarship. Links examples of students' public and applied scholarly work to learning objectives of the Certificate and to personal and professional goals; and articulates the significance of the work to different academic and professional audiences. Offered: AWSpS.
