人文学科

The 人文学科 covers a broad set of topics that range from cultural studies to philosophy. While concepts may vary with each course, in the 人文学科 you will constantly work to analyze, theorize, and better understand the human condition.

"In addition to adding invaluably to our culture, humanities majors are a wise financial investment as well."

 Jeffrey Dorfman of Forbes
The humanities is a multidisciplinary study of how people process and document the 人类经验. 主题包括:
  • How present-day ideas, beliefs, values and practices are grounded in the artistic, literary, philosophical and religious contributions to modern living from the most creative epochs and individuals of various cultures
  • The effect that science and technology have on personal identity and culture both historically and present-day.
  • The major economic, political and social forces which have influenced the interrelationships between the individual and 社会.
  • The development of concepts of self and human values through film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture and architecture.
  • How cultural history from the Greeks to the present has shaped personal identity and 社会.

By studying 人文学科, you will better understand the ways in which art, religion, philosophy, science, and technology have shaped your concept of "self," your cultural values, and your societies. By understanding these forces, you can begin to cognize the extent to which personal traits and characteristics may have been acquired through propaganda and other external stimuli, versus biologically-determined causes. 此外, you will learn concepts and reasoning skills that will help you become a better critical thinker in regards to politics, advertising, religion, media, and the use of technology.

Each semester we offer a variety of 人文学科 courses that can be taken individually or as part of a planned program leading to transfer or a degree. Use the links below to see full course descriptions and our current offerings.

人文| Associate in Arts (AA) Degree

You can earn your AA degree at PCC with a specific emphasis in the 人文学科 . To earn an AA, with a 人文学科 emphasis, you will need to complete a minimum of 18 units in this area. 

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Studying 人文学科 opens a wide rage of career paths for you. Lawyer, 人力资源 specialist, journalist, educator, genealogist, and linguist are just a few of the 许多选项.

The 人文学科 major and its focus on reading, writing and critical thinking makes you well prepared for a number of careers. In fact, according to the University of Pennsylvania, students with a degree in the humanities/philosophy outperform all other disciplines in both the verbal reasoning and analytical writing portions of the GRE."

So, regardless of the career path you choose, with an 人文学科 education you will be academically well-rounded and prepared for future endeavors.