HUM 170
Modern World Humanities
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A comparative study of the modern major cultural domains of the world: 1) East Asia, 2) Middle East, and Near East, 3) Europe, and the 4) Americas. A global perspective of culture will be acquired through the experience of representative works of art, literature, philosophy and religion. Emphasis will be on the transition of cultures to the modern world and the interaction of cultures in the modern world. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
4455
47 openSeats: 3/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 3:30 – 4:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 31 109
- Instructor
- Mapes, G
Section notes
A HyFlex class section is taught on the same days and times, both on-campus and online. The instructor teaches this class section on campus while also engaging with students online. Students will have the flexibility to choose to either attend class in-person/on-campus or attend online via ZOOM. Some HyFlex sections may require in-person class attendance for specific dates as listed in the schedule of classes. *LTC* Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.