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HUMA-1301-005 Introduction to the Humanities I
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
No textbook required
COURSE MATERIALS: Your presence, plus pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introducton to Humanities I
This stand – alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.
LEARNING OUTCOMES – Upon successful completion of this source, students will:
1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Articulate how these works express the values of the individual and society within an historical and social context.
3. Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in the arts and humanities.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hte influence of literature, philosophy and the arts on cultural experiences.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.
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All students are required to follow the AC Student Rights/Responsibilities Statement, and conduct themselves accordingly in all matters pertaining to this class.
Cell Phone/Personal Computer Policy: In order to not interrupt the class session, students are asked to turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of class. Personal computers are to be used strictly for notes and accessing course material. Improper use of cell phones and computers in class is inappropriate in the collegiate setting and will not be tolerated. Please advise the instructor before class of any special circumstances that may require communication from home.
Student texting is readily noticed by the instructor, and will result, at the least, in the loss of any extra credit privileges.
1. Students will choose any work of visible art, either a painting or sculpture, and submit at least a 500 word essay conforming to collegiate standards of writing . The essay must be in Word and submitted through the portal by 11/11. Students will also prepare a Power Point presentation on this choice of art, conforming to the instructions in the Content Section, and submitted through the portal, also in the Content Section, by the end of the school day on 11/25. Each activity is a grade; together they are 20% of the average.
2. Four tests, each covering the previous five or six days of instruction. Tests are taken online, open for three days, with the exception of Test #4, and timed with no backtracking. Students may retake the tests an unlimited number of times during the open window, with the best grade recorded.Total - 40%
3. Attendance Essay (10%) - In 2020 the world celebrated the 250th anniversary of Ludwig von Beethoven's birth, whose music is currently the most popular on the planet. Students are to listen to one of Beethoven's nine symphonies on YouTube, and compose a 500 word essay response in Word conforming to the guidelines in the Content Section, and submitted through the portal in that section by the end of the day on 11/18. The instructor will note alternatives for this activity throughout the term, in local performances of the fine arts.
4. Final Exam - (20%) - Final is open for three days and is all - inclusive. Students have unlimited opportunities to take exam, with the best grade recorded.
5. Short Discussion Question (10%) - This assignment involves student responses to two works of art and is detailed in the sidebar of the class site. This is a department assignment: students should respond in Word, addressing the prompts, with collegiately- written essays. Please refer to instructions for submission; assignment is due by the end of the day 11/01.
Grading Schema
A: 89.5 – 100.00
B: 79.7 – 89.49
C: 69.5 – 79.49
D: 59.5 – 69.49
F: Below 59.5
Regular attendance is absolutely necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students with frequent absences, as well as those who leave prior to dismissal, not only risk refusal of any extra credit, but inevitably realize lower academic performance because of missed material.
Course Outline
| Week | Dates | Assignments |
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| 1 | 10/21-10/24 | Intro (M) Chpt 1(T) Possible Topics for Project Chpt 1 W Possible Topics for Project Paleolithic through Mesopotamia (Th) |
| 2 | 10/28-10/31 | Sculpture(M) Egypt (T) Israel and Pre-Greek History (W) Architecture (Th) |
| 3 | 11/04-11/07 | Short Discussion Question Due Through Portal (11/04) Classical and Hellenistic Greece (M) Rome (T) Music I (W) Middle Ages and Byzantium (Th) Test #1 10/24-11/04; Open 11/08-11/10 |
| 4 | 11/11-11/14 | Critical Thinking Analysis Due Through Portal 11/11 Music II (M) Early Renaissance (T) Literature I(W) High and Northern Renaissance (Th) Test #2: 11/05-11/12; Open 11/15-11/17 |
| 5 | 11/18-11/21 | Attendance Essay due through Portal (11/18) Literature II (M) Baroque (T) Theatre (W) Rococo and Neoclassical (Th) Test #3: 11/13-11/20; Open 11/22-11/24 |
| 6 | 11/25-11/27 | Power Points due through Portal (11/25) Cinema (M) Romanticism(T) Out of class study (W) |
| 7 | 12/02-12/05 | Impressionism (M) Dance I & 2 (T) Post-Impressionism (W) Final Topics (Th) Test #4 - 11/21-12/05; Open 12/06 & 12/07. Note: only two days! |
| 8 | 12/09-12/11 | Classes will not meet Final Open 12/08-12/10 Grades Submitted 12/11 |
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The Course Calendar is subject to change due to unexpected situations. It is the student’s responsibility to check online email and announcements for all other forms of communication issued by the Instructor.
In the collegiate experience, students encounter diverse views and subject matter which expands their knowledge and experience. In all Humanities and Philosophy courses we might read and discuss some works which include, but are not limited to death, violence, sexuality, race, potentially offensive language and political and religious viewpoints different from your own. If any subject matter is a concern to you, please arrange a meeting with your instructor.
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