Prerequisites: none

Description: Presents major themes in contemporary thinking and research in an area of the humanities, arts, or social sciences. Discussion sections focus on study of smaller topics and utilitize source materials, selected intensive read- ings, etc. Emphasizes research and writing skills. Rotates among College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences faculty and departments every year. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not avail- able. Course is repeatable as topics change to a max- imun of 10 units. Fulfills either the Humanities or Social Sciences requirement for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, but not both.