Courses | Humanicamp

SESSION I

Art History Lite

This course reveals the untaught parts of art history, from vandalism in the Roman Empire and iconoclasm during the French Revolution to modern trolls of the art world like Jeff Koons and Anish Kapoor. Students will participate in short daily lectures before joining in on hands-on activities related to the daily topic, and they will learn more about the value of art and its political usages throughout history.

Civics in Context

This course is designed to give students a baseline understanding of the American government, how it is structured, and how it functions. Students will learn concepts like the electoral college, branches of government and how laws are passed, ultimately participating in their own presidential election at the end of the week.

Psychology & Ethics

This course includes a variety of popular topics in psychology, including the stages of development, personality, and relationships. Students will leave with a better comprehension of how the brain operates, how human psyches are shaped, and how society's understanding of these concepts have evolved over time.

Mythology

This course boasts a diverse set of mythologies, this year ranging from popular Greek and Roman stories to Aztec and Yoruba cultural beliefs. The content will progress chronologically and every day, the students will participate in short lectures and accompanying hands-on activities.

SESSION II

Philosophy Lite

This course introduces students to philosophy in a fun and digestible manner. Topics will include a range of branches of philosophy and related topics, including but not limited to epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, and will generally focus on individual vs large-scale applications of philosophy.

Spoken Word

This course explores the components of language and how to use them to your advantage when speaking. In other words: rhetoric. A culmination of our work will be an individual presentation, speech, or poem delivered on the last day of class.

East Asian Studies

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contemporary issues of East Asia. Through a versatile approach, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the intersecting relationships between East Asian countries including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

History of Piracy

This course follows the history of piracy around the globe, including famous pirates, how their crews were made and organized, why people became pirates, and what the average pirate's life was like throughout different eras. Students will learn about pirates' lasting historical impact outside of its commercialization in pop culture.