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The Human Sciences: Fundamental Concepts and Great Works
HUMAN 17

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Description

The course introduces and analyzes the techniques, concepts and methods that inform studies in the Humanities. What precisely distinguishes the Human Sciences from the Natural and Social Sciences? Wherein lies the value of humanistic research? Through an explication of cross-disciplinary terms and approaches, participants critically engage with exemplary works of literature, philosophy, music, and the visual arts. 

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Humanities
Course Component Lecture
Subject Humanities
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Arts and Humanities
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students