Frequently Asked Questions

Why two terms?

The range of time and texts we cover is enormous. Two Dartmouth quarters allow barely enough time.  Hence the sequence.

What  do I need to know about the First-Year Writing  Requirement?

Humanities 1 and 2 fulfill the First-Year Writing  requirement, in place of taking Writing 5 and a First-Year Seminar.

Do I have to take both terms?

No, you may leave after Humanities 1, receiving credit for Writing 5, as well as for the General Education requirements met by the course. There may also be limited spaces available in HUMS 2 for students who have taken Writing 5 in fall term. If you are interested please contact Professor Monika Otter (Monika.C.Otter@dartmouth.edu).

Which General Education requirements are met by taking Humanities 1 and 2?

Each course fulfills the Literature Distributive, as well as the Western category of the World Culture Requirement.

What dates do I need to know?

Interested students should apply to the Director by August 10, 2013.

The first class of Humanities 1 will meet on Monday September 16, 2013. Humanities 1 and 2 are both scheduled at the 12 hour.

How can I find out more about Humanities 1 and 2?

Attend the Open House during First-Year Orientation or contact Professor  Monika Otter (Monika.C.Otter@dartmouth.edu).

Who are this year’s faculty?

Fall, 2013: Rebecca Biron (Spanish and Portuguese), Jonathan Crewe (English), Monika Otter (English and Comparative Literature) 

Winter 2014: George Edmondson (English), Petra McGillen (German) Ariane Schwartz (Classics).