Courses - Spring 2026
ARHU158O
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Monuments and Memory in the United States
Restricted to first-semester first-year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
This course investigates the political and cultural work of monuments in the United States since the Civil War. Taking recent struggles over U.S. monuments as our starting point, we will consider issues of memory and memorialization, difference and representation, appropriation and iconoclasm. How do monuments embody cultural values, shape historical narratives, and become sites for mourning and protest?
This course investigates the political and cultural work of monuments in the United States since the Civil War. Taking recent struggles over U.S. monuments as our starting point, we will consider issues of memory and memorialization, difference and representation, appropriation and iconoclasm. How do monuments embody cultural values, shape historical narratives, and become sites for mourning and protest?
ARHU230
Introduction to Humanities, Health, and Medicine
Restriction: Permission of ARHU-History Department.
Cross-listed with: ENGL254, HIST219N, WGSS230.
Credit only granted for: ARHU230 , ENGL289C, ENGL254, ARHU298A, HIST219N, or WGSS230.
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.
For information on registration, please email hhmminor@umd.edu.
ARHU270
Quantum Steampunk Science-Fiction Workshop
Cross-listed with: CHEM298Q, CMSC298Q, ENME299Q, PHYS299Q.
Credit only granted for: ARHU270, ARHU298Q, CHEM298Q, CMSC298Q, ENME299Q or PHYS299Q.
Steampunk is a science-fiction genre in which futuristic technologies populate Victorian-era settings. Recently, steampunk has come to life in the scientific field of quantum thermodynamics. Thermodynamics, the study of energy, grew out of the Industrial Revolution. Two centuries later, quantum physics is transforming computing and cryptography. Quantum science is now revolutionizing 19th-century thermodynamics in quantum thermodynamics, which features quantum engines, automata, and more. Quantum thermodynamics inspired the growing subgenre of quantum steampunk. In this course, you will read science fiction, write quantum steampunk short stories, receive feedback, and critique classmates' writing. In parallel, you will learn about quantum physics, technologies, and thermodynamics.
ARHU275
Writing for the Stage and Screen: An Introductory Workshop
Cross-listed with: ENGL275.
Credit only granted for: ENGL275 or ARHU275.
Introduction to the theory and practice of scriptwriting with an opportunity to read, view, evaluate, write, and revise texts meant to be performed. Students will practice writing for the stage, film, and television and also examine selected scripts, performances, and film and television clips as models for their own creative work. Students will complete frequent writing exercises, participate in workshops, and learn to apply scholarship to the analysis and critique of scripts.
ARHU286
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities.
Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must be in a major or minor in ARHU - College of Arts and Humanities.
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.
ARHU318B
Writers' House Colloquium: Creative Writing Across Languages and Cultures; Prose
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restricted to Jimenez-Porter Writers' House Students.
The Artist's Way. For over three decades, Julia Cameron's self-help book for creatives has been a go-to resource for blocked artists. This twelve-week course designed to assist artists in rediscovering their creativity has been printed millions of times over the years, with many swearing by its thoughtful, rigorous, and at times unconventional tactics. In this class, we'll be adapting the course set forward by Cameron and completing the program together. Alongside weekly progress check-ins, students will also workshop original writing several times throughout the semester. With a joint commitment to this creative experiment, the goal is for students to expand the horizon of their capabilities, both as writers and as citizens of a collective effort toward making art.
The Artist's Way. For over three decades, Julia Cameron's self-help book for creatives has been a go-to resource for blocked artists. This twelve-week course designed to assist artists in rediscovering their creativity has been printed millions of times over the years, with many swearing by its thoughtful, rigorous, and at times unconventional tactics. In this class, we'll be adapting the course set forward by Cameron and completing the program together. Alongside weekly progress check-ins, students will also workshop original writing several times throughout the semester. With a joint commitment to this creative experiment, the goal is for students to expand the horizon of their capabilities, both as writers and as citizens of a collective effort toward making art.
ARHU318C
Writers' House Colloquium: Creative Writing Across Languages and Cultures; TOTUS Spoken Word
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
TOTUS (meaning: whole, all, total, complete, every part, all together, all at once) is a unique spoken word experience that uses poetry to explore identity, community, and social issues through creative expression. You'll reflect on your own story and the world around you, building meaningful connections in a small, dialogue-based class with a close-knit, supportive feel. No need for any experience with poetry, performance, or art - just bring your voice! Students from ALL majors are welcome!
Contact the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House for permission to register.
Contact the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House for permission to register.
ARHU318D
Writers' House Colloquium: Creative Writing Across Languages and Cultures; Multimedia Digital Storytelling
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restricted to Jimenez-Porter Writers' House Students.
This class explores the interactivity and narrative of digital media through the creation of audio and video projects. We will analyze literature, films, video games, and interactive art to explore various forms of dynamic storytelling, particularly in relation to memory and time. This course focuses on three particular areas within the larger topic of Digital Storytelling: Iterative and Interactive Storytelling, Audio Storytelling, and Data-Oriented Storytelling. Content covered includes podcasts, internet memes, comics, video games, hip-hop sampling aesthetics, as well as academic forms of digital scholarship, digital humanities projects, and digital archives. As this is a production class, be aware that you will use equipment or software that may be unfamiliar at first. However, the instructor will provide thorough demonstrations to help you get started.
This class explores the interactivity and narrative of digital media through the creation of audio and video projects. We will analyze literature, films, video games, and interactive art to explore various forms of dynamic storytelling, particularly in relation to memory and time. This course focuses on three particular areas within the larger topic of Digital Storytelling: Iterative and Interactive Storytelling, Audio Storytelling, and Data-Oriented Storytelling. Content covered includes podcasts, internet memes, comics, video games, hip-hop sampling aesthetics, as well as academic forms of digital scholarship, digital humanities projects, and digital archives. As this is a production class, be aware that you will use equipment or software that may be unfamiliar at first. However, the instructor will provide thorough demonstrations to help you get started.
ARHU320
Writers' House Second Year Colloquium: Writing for Publication
Recommended: Completion of ARHU318 and ARHU319 recommended.
Restriction: Currently enrolled in Writers' House or permission of program.
Credit only granted for: ARHU319A or ARHU320.
Formerly: ARHU319A.
Students write, discuss and revise for multiple forms of publication: reading their own work at least once in public, sending work out for publication to literary journals, and producing a chapbook of high quality by end of semester.
Restricted to Jimenez-Porter Writers' House students.
ARHU338
Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship in a Living Learning Program
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restriction: Sophomore standing or higher; and must be in an ARHU Living Learning Program or be a graduate of the program; and must have permission of the Living Learning Program to enroll. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
Offers exceptional students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member and gain valuable experience. ARHU Living learning program UTAs also serve as peer mentors and program leaders. They assist with course planning, research, and student advising (as appropriate). We are also allowing for variable credit (1-3 cr hrs).
Offers exceptional students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member and gain valuable experience. ARHU Living learning program UTAs also serve as peer mentors and program leaders. They assist with course planning, research, and student advising (as appropriate). We are also allowing for variable credit (1-3 cr hrs).
ARHU358
Becoming Worldwise and Worldready: Finding Success in College and Life
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be enrolled in a major in the College of Arts and Humanities. Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs.
Designed to help students navigate the various resources that exist a a large, Research 1 university like the University of Maryland. The course focus is helping them better understand the groundwork needed transition successfully from underclassman to upperclassman, from an outside major into ARHU or from an external school to UMD, and ultimately from college into life post-graduation.
Designed to help students navigate the various resources that exist a a large, Research 1 university like the University of Maryland. The course focus is helping them better understand the groundwork needed transition successfully from underclassman to upperclassman, from an outside major into ARHU or from an external school to UMD, and ultimately from college into life post-graduation.
ARHU376
Writing the Feature Film
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: ENGL275, ARHU275, ARHU375 or THET340; or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with: CINE376.
Credit only granted for: ARHU376 or CINE376.
Examines the creative process of developing and writing a feature-length screenplay. Students will experience a collaborative workshop environment, researching stories, pitching feature film ideas, creating a logline, developing a detailed beat sheet and, ultimately, writing a complete first draft of the screenplay.
ARHU380
Arts & Humanities in Social Innovation, Change, and Justice: Do Good Now
Cross-listed with: JWST319P.
Credit only granted for: ARHU380, BSOS388B, JWST319P, or PLCY388D.
The course serves as the core course for the Arts-and-Humanities track in PLCY's minor in "Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation." Students will be introduced to the role that the Arts and Humanities can play in social innovation and social change, while exploring various mechanisms for achieving impact with a focus on advancing social justice, equity and systems change. This course deepens understandings of nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship and social innovation by guiding students through the creation and implementation of social change projects and ventures of their choice.
ARHU386
Experiential Learning
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
ARHU440
Arts Leadership Seminar
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARHU240; or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with: TDPS440.
Credit only granted for: ARHU440 or TDPS440.
An advanced seminar that connects arts leadership to current trends in technology, demographics, policy, and the economy. Through an investigation of current events, leadership theory, and case studies and guest speakers from the field, students will evaluate arts leadership as a profession and develop their own unique leadership identity. Topics included strategic management, organizational culture, ethics, decision making, and partnerships.
ARHU458
Graduate School Preparation
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 60 credits. Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs.
Designed for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in applying to graduate school. Topics include skills needed for the graduate school search and application process, evaluation and reflection of application materials, preparation for GRE exam, and exploration into career options after graduate school. Focus on the Humanities fields.
Designed for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in applying to graduate school. Topics include skills needed for the graduate school search and application process, evaluation and reflection of application materials, preparation for GRE exam, and exploration into career options after graduate school. Focus on the Humanities fields.
ARHU468
Peer Mentoring Program
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restricted to ARHU upperclassmen who will serve as peer mentors to help transition new students to the university. Interested students must apply to become a peer mentor.
ARHU486
Internship Practicum in Arts and Humanities
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Have completed previous internship at U of MD.
Restriction: Must be in a major in ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities; and permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities; and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits; and completed 12 credits at U of MD.
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.
ARHU489
Advanced Internship Practicum in ARHU
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
ARHU641
Arts Entrepreneurship Seminar
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: ARHU640 or TDPS640; or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with: TDPS641.
Credit only granted for: TDPS641 or ARHU641.
Active seminar on special topics of interest delivered through practical application of theoretical and developing knowledge. Utilizes ongoing programs at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center as a laboratory for analyzing and contributing to community-based programs through the lens of arts entrepreneurship. Advances students' understanding of and experience with the nuanced and complex work of arts co-creation, citizenship, partnerships, engagement, and impact.
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