Valencia College: HUM1020

The Sample Syllabus explores a Full-Term class. Expect the assignments to adjust slightly for shorter terms. 

Online students have assignments due Friday night requiring comments by Sunday. They will also take multiple medium quizzes throughout the term. Similarly, in-class students have two in-person sessions on the West Campus and one assignment due Sunday night on Canvas. They will also take multiple medium quizzes in person throughout the term. 

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HUM1020: Introduction to Humanities (8/12-week terms)

Sample Syllabus - In-person Students (Work in progress)

Sample Syllabus - Online (Full Term) Students

Sample Syllabus - Online (Summer 6 weeks) Students


Summer 2024 Courses

*Reserve classes do not launch until all other HUM1020 across Valencia College are full. Please check back at a later date.

Fall 2024 Courses

*Reserve classes do not launch until all other HUM1020 across all Valencia College are full. Please check back at a later date.

Why bother with an Intro to Humanities Course?? Who cares?

Well, besides the fact Valencia makes it mandatory --- haha -- without Humanities -- you would lose every argument coming your way -- don't be basic. 


The world is full of opinions who want to tell you what is right and wrong. They want to tell you their way is the best way. They want to tell you their version of the past, present, and future but have never listened to one narrative or story or even read their doctrine about their religions or ideas. 


My job is to expose you to multiple perspectives and reasons behind cultural traditions and emphasize critical thinking and analysis.


You don't live in a bubble. Humanities sets time aside to explore fundamental questions about human existence, values, ethics, and identity.

Objectives to the Intro to Humanities Course:

A general introduction to Western Humanities courses attempts to answer many questions: