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HUMA-1301-001 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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
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 your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
TEXTBOOK: Reality Through the Arts, Dennis Sporre (Pearson, Prentice Hall) Eighth Edition
Available for purchase and rental at Amarillo College Bookstore, also available as an e-book through online sources
COURSE MATERIALS: Textbook, dictionary, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review class material, access to a computer to complete content requirements. Access to film rentals and library materials are necessary for successful completion of this course.
Course Requirements:
The semester is for eight weeks and will be divided into two units:
Unit 1 – chapters Introduction, 1 – 8
Unit 2 - chapters 9 - 13
Each unit will be graded based on discussion forums, exams and two essays. The lowest discussion grade will be dropped from the final grade average, one extra-credit analysis essay will be offered as a grade replacement for one exam or essay for unit 1. Unit 2 exam and essay is excluded from the extra-credit.
A. Unit 1 August 21 – September 19
1. Students will read the chapters and complete three discussion forums.
2. Students will complete a multiple choice and true/false test for the Introduction chapter to be completed before 8/27 Monday.The quiz will count for your attendance report.
3. Midterm Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay: Students will write a 500 – 750 word short critical analysis essay following the instructions detailed in the Unit 1 folder. Essay must be attached in the proper format, corrections for failing to follow the required instructions will result in a failing grade. To be completed by September 14.
4. Midterm Quiz: Students will complete a multiple choice, true/false, and matching exam based on the content information found in chapters 1 – 8 to be completed by September 19.
B. Unit 2 September 20 – October 12
1. Students will read the chapters and complete three discussion forums.
2. Final Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay:
Students will choose a selected topic based on their choice of Chapter 12 or 13
Students will research, analyze and critique topic using academic research and critical analysis methods. All research based on the textbook will require further outside sources to verify and support the information.
Students will write a 750 – 1000 word essay following the instructions detailed in the Unit 2 folder. Essay must be attached in the proper format, corrections for failing to follow the required instructions will result in a failing grade. To be completed by October 10.
3. Final Quiz: Students will complete a multiple choice, true/false, and matching exam based on the content information found in chapters 9-13 to be completed by October 12
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Academic Honesty: All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism (the act of copying and pasting information from one source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, rewriting information from another source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, copying and rewriting from another student’s work and using as your own), collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question.
All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. Any form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Students who cheat, copy, or plagiarize any of the required essays, assignments and analyses will receive a zero (0) for the assignment and the Final Grade for the course will be reduced by one letter grade (A to B, B to C, C to D, D to F)
Students who violate the Academic Honesty will not be allowed to complete any extra- credit to improve the final grade.
Online Student Behavior: All students are expected to be polite and considerate when posting opinions and thoughts in the Discussion Forum. The Online class is not a location where students may post aggressive, insulting, or inappropriate use of language. Any student who violates the required Student Behavior (as stated and in the AC Student Handbook) will result in a failing grade for the course.
Grading Criteria: It is the student’s responsibility to complete all assigned tasks by the specified due date. Individual assignments are evaluated by the instructor. Incomplete assignments, analyses, participation and attendance concerns will be reported to specific department chairs, division chairs, and Associate Vice President of Instruction. All students are expected to complete all requirements with no less than 75% accuracy.
Grading Schema:
89.50 – 100 A
79.50 – 89.49 B
69.50 – 79.49 C
59.50 – 69.49 D
00.00 – 59.49 F
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE:
It is the student’s responsibility to access the course online and complete all Assignments, Analyses, Assessments, Discussion Forums, Film Analysis Essay, and Presentation according to the course calendar. Students are expected to access the online course every day to complete all requirements.
Final Date to Withdraw from Course without a Failing Grade: October 3, 2017
HUMA 1301 Course Calendar for Online Class Submissions will be submitted in MLA format, saved in doc, docx, rtf, pdf only. Submissions in wps, odt, or . pages will not be accepted.
Note: All revisions to the syllabus calendar will be posted in the calendar located in Content (Blackboard)
August 21 Semester Begins – Introduce Yourself Discussion (not a graded discussion)
Will open on 8/21, does not require a textbook; will close completely 8/24
Unit 1 due dates: 8/21 – 9/19
8/27 Introduction Quiz due before 11:00pm (no extensions for Quiz, this counts for your attendance report)
8/31 DF 1 for chapters 1, 2, 3 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 9/2 with penalty points)
9/7 DF 2 for chapters 4, 8 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 9/9 with penalty points)
9/12 DF 3 for chapters 5, 6, 7 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 9/14 with penalty points)
9/14 Midterm Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay due before 11:00pm
9/19 Midterm Exam for chapters 1 – 8 due before 11:00pm
Unit 2 due dates: 9/20 – 10/12
9/22 DF 4 for chapters 9, 10 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 9/24 with penalty points)
9/26 DF 5 for chapter 11 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 9/28 with penalty points)
10/3 Last day to Withdraw from the Course –instructor contact required
10/3 DF 6 for chapters 12, 13 due before 11:00pm (will close completely 10/5 with penalty points)
10/5 Last day to submit Extra-Credit Essay before 11:00pm (opens 10/1)
10/10 Final Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay due before 11:00pm
10/12 Final Exam for chapters 9 – 13 due before 11:00pm
10/13 Final Grades Will Be Posted Before Noon 12:00pm
The Course Calendar is subject to change based on unexpected events or situation. It is the student’s responsibility to check all email, announcements, and all other forms of correspondence issued by the Instructor regarding changes to the due dates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, 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 the influence of literature, philosophy, and the arts on cultural experience.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
•The grade you will receive will be determined by your completion of the Assignments, Analyses, Quizzes and Discussion Forums.
•Completion of Blackboard Student Help tutorial found on the AC Connect public announcement (for students unfamiliar with the online basics).
•Chapter Assignments, Analyses, Essays, Chapter Quizzes, and Discussion Forums will be averaged for the Final Grade.
Accessing AC Connect:
It is the responsibility of the student to check email messages, announcements and the course using AC Connect. Students will submit all assignments and analyses using AC Connect unless noted on the assignment or by the instructor.
Disability Statement:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services Phone: 806-371-5436 as soon as possible
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