An overview of the historical, cultural, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of medicine, human health, disease, and death from the points of view of various humanistic disciplines.

Students immerse themselves in the study and practice of multicultural fiction and poetry, fostering a broad appreciation of diverse voices and storytelling styles. Through engaging discussions, students will explore themes and techniques from various cultural perspectives. Writing exercises encourage experimentation across genres, allowing students to discover and refine their unique voices. In a supportive workshop environment, students will share their original work, receive constructive feedback, and engage in collaborative refinement. The course culminates with students compiling their work into an online portfolio and presenting selected pieces in a final reading with peers.

Designed for students who are in their first semester at the University of Maryland and/or students who wish to complete legislative internships, some start-up internships and some remote internships. All students must be enrolled in an ARHU major or minor and the internship must be in one of the academic fields covered within the College of Arts and Humanities. In addition to completing their required hours on site, students will be required to attend three bi-weekly seminars at the beginning of the semester to help develop their para-professional goals and understandings.

An internship intended for students who have already completed an internship for credit. ARHU486 must be a different experience from the internship students have already taken for credit. Generally students intern with a different company, but they may continue working for the same company if the job is significantly different. See ARHU internship coordinator for details.