HU 1316 Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry

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Upon completion of this workshop, students will understand the paradigms of contemporary poetry in Mexico. This knowledge will enable them to make a critical review of recently published poetic works. It will also serve as a guide for students to give direction to their own creative work.

HU 1311 Nineteenth Century Literature

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The aim of this course is to evaluate 19th century literature in order to confirm the influence of the literary process in canonic groundbreaking literary work. The course also analyzes fin-de-siècle literary movements that influenced Spanish American modernism which are echoed in 20th century Latin American literature.

HU 1305 Literary Archetypes

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The aim of this course is to analyze works whose impact on subsequent periods of history makes them transcendental today so that students can understand that every text originates as a response to previous texts.

HU 1116 Sociology of the Family

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Students will define and analyze the concept of family according to major sociological theories. They will also understand the changes, problems, and challenges that today's family faces, under the influence of external social forces.

HU 1115 Philosophy and Science

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This course has a threefold aim: (1) Review the way in which what is known today as science was established, through the study of some important events and people in western history. (2) Students will discuss different theories on the specificity of science, analyzing the major methodological problems science has encountered. (3) Hold a debate on the ethical dilemmas raised by current scientific developments.

HU 1114 Sociology of Gender

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Upon conclusion of this course, students will understand the meaning of gender from a sociological perspective. They will also analyze current patterns of gender inequalities and how they become imprinted in social structures and institutions.

HU 1112 Introduction to Philosophy

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The aim of this course is for students to discover philosophy as a specific approach to thinking and being. The ideas of the main philosophers of western history will be used, from the Greeks to the 20th century, in order to emphasize the peculiarity of philosophical thought and the areas of knowledge that have originated from philosophical questions throughout history.