ARTS 301Studies in Ideas
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
A course consisting of a series of lectures and tutorials on specific topics dealing with important ideas in the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and languages and cultures.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention ARTS 301, March 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2015
What is your favourite course you've taken at UW? 18 points, 63 comments
“I'd rather not stick to the exact beaten path of my major. I'd like to add in a few cool courses in my four years here. What's your favourite course?”
u/jeffhughes: “ARTS 301: Studies in the Humanities (not sure if still offered) -- Really just a history course as seen through the lens of the arts. Very interesting look at how books, music, paintings, and sculpture revealed the culture of the time. …”
Winter 2012
What 1st year humanities course should I take? 0 points, 19 comments
“I want to take an arts course to offset my otherwise math/cs-heavy course load this spring term, but I don't know which one to take. Does anyone have suggestions for easy/fun 1st year courses?”
u/jeffhughes: “… But besides that, I'd recommend ARTS 301: Intro to the Humanities. I know it's not a first-year course, but it's a pretty easy course. And I found it really interesting...it basically takes you through history from the perspective of art, literature, and music. …”
Have a very hectic 4th year planned, looking for electives with no final exam. Any suggestions? 2 points, 6 comments
u/SolicitingForMoney: “To contribute, I don't know many in the fall term but in the winter there's HIST 200 (watch movies, 50% of mark for online discussions, 20% for iClicker and 30% for essay) and ARTS 301 (just a bunch of guest lecturers that you need to submit response papers on).”
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