Friendly URL: http://www.wwcc.edu/humanities


Humanities courses (those with a HUM designation) focus on a blend of topics in art, philosophy, religion, music, theatre, film, literature, and architecture. Many of these topics are also found in specialized courses (literature, philosophy, music, art, and theatre) but courses with the HUM designation always involve more than one of these topics and often include material in cultural studies.

Contacts

RUSSELL LAFRAN

Walla Walla Campus
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362


JAMES BOWER

Clarkston Campus
1470 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403


Download Quick Guide

Mission

The Humanities Division seeks to enrich students' lives through exploration of the diversity of human expressions and cultures as well as to build a foundation for life-long learning - including successful future academic achievement - through writing, literature, language arts and philosophy.

Program Outcomes

  • An aesthetic and intellectual comprehension of culturally and linguistically diverse works in literature, philosophy, visual and performing arts, including film and music.
  • An understanding and working knowledge of terminology commonly used in the humanities.
  • An appropriate level of creativity, discipline, and technique in the production of assigned work in the humanities.

Degree Options

Students may earn an Associate in Arts AA-DTA degree (90 credits) which is designed fro students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution with junior standing. Students pursuing this degree should meet with an academic advisor at WWCC and an advisor at their intended baccalaureate institution to determine an appropriate educational plan. (See AA-DTA in Degrees section of catalog).