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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

HUMA 1125 - The Humanities in Modern Minnesota



3 Credits
This course emphasizes six of the disciplines that make-up the humanities (literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music, science, religion, and technology) and looks at how Minnesotans have been defining and influencing our local and national culture for the past fifty years. The course will include analysis of written texts, art, architecture, music, science, performances, and ideas.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the relationship between culture and the humanities in Minnesota.

Use the writing process.

Analyze Minnesotans’ recent contributions to American literature, art, architecture, music, theatre, and dance.

Identify the importance of Minnesota on the national level.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts