Introduction to Arts & Humanities

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences · Introductory · Self-paced

A broad foundation in the humanities — literature, languages, philosophy, history, the arts and cultural studies.

What you'll learn

• Understand the scope and purpose of Arts and Humanities
• Recognise the main subfields and key concepts
• Engage with curated lectures, notes and videos
• Apply your learning through short assignments
• Be ready to study the field in greater depth

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to the Humanities
• Module 2: Literature & Literary Analysis
• Module 3: Languages & Linguistics
• Module 4: Philosophy & Logic
• Module 5: History & Historiography
• Module 6: Cultural Studies
• Module 7: Religion in the Humanities
• Module 8: Art & Aesthetics
• Module 9: Rhetoric & Academic Writing
• Module 10: Research in the Humanities
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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