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What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities

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What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities
  1. What is the course about?
  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
  4. Reviews & Experiences

What is the course about?

What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities
The course What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities is an online class provided by The University of Newcastle Australia through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Answer some of the big questions about being human, and get an introduction to the skills needed in the humanities.

Course description
  • Explore what it means to be human and how we make sense of the world
  • 3 weeks
  • What does it mean to be human? How do we acquire knowledge? How do we make sense of the world around us?
  • Through this course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to start answering these big questions. You will consider the complexity of today’s world and engage in debates on the big ideas underpinning humanities subjects.
  • You will also develop the foundational skills required in the study of the humanities, including evidence-based problem solving, and intercultural awareness.
  • Critical and ethical thinking
  • Epistemologies
  • How knowledge is shared through writing
  • Demonstrate introductory knowledge of the humanities disciplines, including developing understandings of how humans communicate and acquire knowledge.
  • Report local and global problems and ideas, and recognise how different academic disciplines can interact to produce new understandings or findings.
  • Compare foundational scholarly research using digital platforms, and find appropriate resources to answer the problem in its context.
  • Apply core academic reading and writing skills to communicate research outcomes.
  • This course is for anyone interested in the humanities, or answering questions about being human. You don’t need any previous experience.
  • The University of Newcastle Australia
  • The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and #207 in the world (QS rankings, 2020).
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What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities

Course Topic

University, College, Institution

The University of Newcastle Australia

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Newcastle Australia you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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