Division of Humanities

Chair: Linda Olson

Mission Statement
The Division of Humanities fosters critical and creative engagement in the study of diverse literatures and languages, cultures and societies, visual and performing arts, and print and broadcast communications. Division of Humanities

Program Goals
Humanities students at Minot State study the expression of the human spirit in words and images. This includes:

• studying basic communication skills in speech and writing,
• studying the ways different cultures and historical periods express their unique spirit in words and images,
• studying the ways individuals express their unique vision and spirit in words and images,
• studying the relationships among technique, meaning, and vision in human expression.

Departments
The Division of Humanities at Minot State University encompasses the disciplines of art, communication arts, English, foreign language, and humanities. Art, broadcasting, English, foreign language, and theatre have developed their own web pages with extensive information about their offerings. For more information about degree requirements and course offerings, please refer to the catalog.

For students who wish to get more involved with a particular discipline, there are a number of opportunities to extend knowledge obtained in the classroom, including clubs, internships, and research.

Division of Humanities
500 University West
Minot, ND 58707

Phone: (701) 858-3170 or 1-800-777-0750
Fax: (701) 858-3894