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The humanities curriculum at Folsom Lake College offers students the opportunity to develop a breadth of interdisciplinary knowledge, enhance their appreciation of the arts, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Students who major in this program will gain a well-rounded world view that will prepare them for success at the university level, in the workplace, and in the community.

Degrees Offered

A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities

Division Dean Dr. Rose Giordano
Department Chair Rebecca DeVille
Phone (916) 361-6330
Email giordar@flc.losrios.edu

Associate Degree

A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who seek a greater understanding of disciplines within the arts and humanities. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest. This degree will have an "Area of Emphasis" in Arts and Humanities. These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, and humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people throughout the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and expression (Arts and Humanities). Students will learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments (Possible majors at a four-year institution include, but are not limited to: Art, English, Foreign Language, Humanities, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, and Theatre Arts).

It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
A minimum of 18 units from the following:		18
ANTH 330	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3)
ANTH 341	Introduction to Linguistics (3)
ART 300	Drawing and Composition I (3)
ART 302	Drawing and Composition II (3)
ART 304	Figure Drawing I (3)
ART 308	Perspective Drawing (3)
ART 310	Pen and Ink Drawing (3)
ART 312	Portrait Drawing (3)
ART 320	Design: Fundamentals (3)
ART 323	Design: Color Theory (3)
ART 327	Painting I (3)
ART 332	Oil Painting (3)
ART 334	Acrylic Painting (3)
ART 336	Watercolor Painting (3)
ART 337	Intermediate Watercolor Painting (3)
ART 361	Printmaking: Survey (3)
ART 370	Three Dimensional Design (3)
ART 372	Sculpture (3)
ART 373	Intermediate Sculpture (3)
ART 383	Metal Design: Emphasis In Fabrication (3)
ART 386	Intermediate Metal Design: Emphasis in Fabrication (3)
ART 387	Intermediate Metal Design: Emphasis in Forming (3)
ART 390	Ceramics (3)
ART 402	Beginning Clay Sculpture (3)
ART 404	Intermediate Clay Sculpture (3)
ART 430	Art and Children (3)
ARTH 300	Art Appreciation (3)
ARTH C1100	Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (3)
ARTH 304	Ancient Art (3)
ARTH 306	Medieval Art (3)
ARTH 307	Italian Renaissance Art (3)
ARTH 309	Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century (3)
ARTH 311	Art Survey: Modern Art (3)
ARTH 312	Women in Art (3)
ARTH 318	History of American Art (3)
ARTH 324	Art of the Americas (3)
ARTH 325	Native American Art History (3)
ARTH 328	Survey of African Art (3)
ARTH 330	Survey of African-American Art (3)
ARTH 332	Asian Art (3)
ARTH 333	Introduction to Islamic Art (3)
COMM 305	Oral Interpretation (3)
DANCE 380	World Dance History (3)
ECE 361	Introducing Young Children to Visual Arts (3)
ECE 363	Music and Movement with Young Children (3)
ENGCW 400	Creative Writing (3)
ENGCW 410	Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
ENGCW 420	Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
ENGCW 430	Creative Non-Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
ENGLT 303	Introduction to the Short Story (3)
ENGLT 305	Introduction to the Novel (3)
ENGLT 310	English Literature I (3)
ENGLT 311	English Literature II (3)
ENGLT 319	Introduction to English Epic Poetry (3)
ENGLT 320	American Literature I (3)
ENGLT 321	American Literature II (3)
ENGLT 330	African American Literature (3)
ENGLT 339	Postmodern American Fiction (3)
ENGLT 340	World Literature I (3)
ENGLT 341	World Literature II (3)
ENGLT 345	Mythologies of the World (3)
ENGLT 359	Prison Writings: The Rhetoric of Resistance (3)
ENGLT 360	Women in Literature (3)
ENGLT 370	Children and Literature (3)
ENGLT 402	Introduction to Shakespeare and Film (3)
ENGL 301	College Composition and Literature (3)
ENGL 481	Honors College Composition and Literature (3)
FREN 401	Elementary French (4)
FREN 402	Elementary French (4)
FREN 411	Intermediate French (4)
FREN 412	Intermediate French (4)
HIST 301	History of Europe and Mediterranean World to 1550 (3)
HIST 302	History of Europe Since 1500 (3)
HIST 307	History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
HIST 308	History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3)
HIST C1001	United States History to 1877 (3)
HIST C1002	United States History since 1865 (3)
HIST 331	Women in American History (3)
HIST 344	Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3)
HIST 368	History of France (3)
HUM 300	Classical Humanities (3)
HUM 301	Introduction to the Humanities (3)
HUM 310	Modern Humanities (3)
HUM 320	Asian Humanities (3)
HUM 325	Arts and Humanities of the Islamic World (3)
HUM 332	American Humanities (3)
HUM 370	Women and the Creative Imagination (3)
MUFHL 300	Introduction to Music (3)
MUFHL 308	Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll (3)
MUFHL 310	Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750) (3)
MUFHL 311	Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present) (3)
MUFHL 315	Jazz History (3)
MUFHL 321	Basic Musicianship (3)
MUFHL 330	World Music (3)
MUFHL 400	Music Theory and Musicianship I (4)
MUFHL 401	Music Theory and Musicianship II (4)
MUFHL 410	Music Theory and Musicianship III (4)
MUFHL 411	Music Theory and Musicianship IV (4)
MUIVI 310	Voice Class I (2)
MUIVI 345	Beginning Piano I (1 - 2)
MUIVI 370	Beginning Guitar (2)
MUP 350	Concert Choir I (2)
MUP 357	College Chorus (2)
PHIL 300	Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHIL 310	Introduction to Ethics (3)
PHIL 330	History of Classical Philosophy (3)
PHIL 331	History of Modern Philosophy (3)
PHIL 350	Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHIL 352	Introduction to World Religions (3)
PHOTO 302	Beginning Digital Photography (3)
PHOTO 420	History of Photography (3)
SILA 305	American Sign Language 1 (4)
SILA 306	American Sign Language 2 (4)
SILA 315	American Sign Language 3 (4)
SILA 316	American Sign Language 4 (4)
SPAN 401	Elementary Spanish I (4)
SPAN 402	Elementary Spanish II (4)
SPAN 411	Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412	Intermediate Spanish (4)
TA 300	Introduction to the Theatre (3)
TA 302	History and Theory of the Theatre I (3)
TA 303	History and Theory of the Theatre II (3)
TA 304	Women in Theatre (3)
TA 308	Diversity in American Theatre (3)
TA 340	Beginning Acting (3)
TA 350	Theory and Techniques of Acting I (3)
TA 351	Theory and Techniques of Acting II (3)
TA 422	Stage Lighting (3)
TAFILM 300	Introduction to Film (3)
TAFILM 303	History of Film: 1880's through 1950's (3)
TAFILM 304	History of Film: 1950's to Present (3)
TAFILM 307	Diversity in American Film (3)
TAFILM 320	Cinema Genres (3)
TAFILM 330	Film Making (3)
TAFILM 360	Screenwriting (3)
TAP 300	Modern Rehearsal and Performance I (1 - 3)
TAP 310	Modern Technical Production I (1 - 3)
TAP 320	Classical Rehearsal and Performance I (1 - 3)
TAP 330	Classical Technical Production I (1 - 3)
TAP 340	Musical Rehearsal and Performance I (1 - 3)
TAP 350	Musical Technical Production I (1 - 3)
TAP 360	Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I (1 - 3)
TAP 370	Children's Theatre Technical Production I (1 - 3)
TAP 380	Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance I (1 - 3)
TAP 390	Repertory and Touring Technical Production I (1 - 3)
Total Units:		18

The Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

evaluate and interpret the ways in which people throughout the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and expression (Arts and Humanities).

Humanities (HUM) Courses

HUM 300 Classical Humanities

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The course focuses upon Western culture in its attempt to interpret human experience and identity. The course examines basic human values as exemplified in the arts, philosophy and history. Emphasis is on the Greeks, the Romans, and the Judeo-Christian traditions up to the end of the Middle Ages. Humanities students may be required to attend a cultural event during the semester at their own expense.

HUM 301 Introduction to the Humanities

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is a non-chronological course that introduces the humanities and arts. The primary focus will be on architecture, music, painting, poetry, sculpture, theatre, and film. Emphasis is placed on appreciation. Students will develop the tools necessary to analyze and appreciate masterworks from diverse cultures and time periods. Students may be required to attend one cultural event at their own expense.

HUM 310 Modern Humanities

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course focuses upon Western culture in its attempt to interpret human experience and identity. The course examines basic human values as exemplified in the arts, philosophy, and history. Emphasis is on the Renaissance, the Baroque period, and the Modern age. Humanities students may be required to attend a cultural event during the semester at their own expense.

HUM 320 Asian Humanities

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course surveys traditions, cultures, literatures, art, music, and film of India, China, and Japan from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on the inter-relationships of the arts, literatures, and philosophies in their historical contexts within each geographical area. Topics may include arts and cultures of other Asian countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Korea. This course fulfills Folsom Lake College's Ethnic/Multicultural Studies requirement for the Associates Degree. Students may be required to visit a museum or attend a live performance of the arts (music, theater, or dance) during the semester at their own expense.

HUM 325 Arts and Humanities of the Islamic World

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the arts and humanities shaped by Islamic thoughts and beliefs from the 7th century to contemporary times in the Islamic regions. It includes information on history, religion, philosophy, visual arts, and literature. It additionally covers music and later art forms such as film. This course emphasizes Arab, Persian, African, and Asian contributions in the Islamic lands and in Diaspora. Attending pertinent cultural events, at students’ expense may be required.

HUM 332 American Humanities

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines ideas and values about the American experience by analyzing the literature, art, music, philosophy and history from the beginning of the twentieth-century to the present. The course draws upon the arts of African American, Native American, Asian American, Anglo and Latino cultures as avenues for understanding issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender as they intersect with mainstream American values. Humanities students may be required to attend a cultural event during the semester at their own expense.

HUM 370 Women and the Creative Imagination

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the creative powers of women throughout the history of art from antiquity to the present. The course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the contributions of women artists as evidenced in literature and the visual and performing arts. Using gender as the primary lens of analysis, this course seeks to uncover the broader contexts of female experience by probing the relationship women artists had to the historical periods in which they lived and worked. Students at FLC may be required to attend a cultural event at their own expense.

HUM 495 Independent Studies in Humanities

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

HUM 499 Experimental Offering in Humanities

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.