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HUMA-2323-003 World Cultures
This course is a general study of diverse world cultures. Topics include cultural practices, social structures, religions, arts and languages.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
One World, Many Cultures, 10th Edition, Stuart Hirschberg, Terry Hirschberg, Authors
Pearson Publishers
ISBN-13:978-0-134-42572-6
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 DESCRIPTION: This course is a general study of diverse world cultures. Topics include cultural practices, social structures, religions, arts, and languages.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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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.
Any material that is copied and pasted from a web source into assignments, analyses, and essays without proper citations or documentation will be considered plagiarism or stealing and will receive a failing grade.
Classroom Rules and Expectations: All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times. To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed. Be prepared to stay on task.
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. Inform the instructor before class if you are on emergency call or of any special circumstance that may require your communication. Personal computers are to be used strictly for notes and accessing course material. Improper use of cell phones and personal computers during class time including checking personal e-mail, personal web pages, texting and other course work not pertaining to the World Cultures class will not be tolerated and students will be asked to leave the class.
Accessing AC Connect: It is the responsibility of the student to check email messages, announcements and the course information using AC Connect. Student will submit all assignments and analyses using AC Connect unless noted on the assignment or by the instructor.
Email and Online Etiquette and Behavior: All students are expected to be polite, considerate and professional when posting opinions and thoughts in an email or in the Discussion Forum. Students posting or emailing aggressive, insulting, or inappropriate use of language or opinions will not be tolerated and will be considered a violation of Student Behavior as state in the AC Student Handbook. Violations will result in a failing grade for the course and will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review.
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. Students are expected to complete all requirements with no less than 75% accuracy. Incomplete assignments, analyses, participation attendance concerns will be reported to specific department chairs, division chairs, and Associate Vice President of Instruction.
Assignments and Analyses will be written in the MLA format with proper college level writing and skills Text messaging or shorthand text will not be accepted. All research will be properly cited within papers as well as a bibliography or work cited page. Assignments will be attached as saved documents in docx, rtf, or pdf formats, all other formats including wps, odt, or .pages are not allowed as they cannot be opened by college computers for grading. Written or copied information for assignments posted in the “Comment” box will not be accepted and will receive a zero for the assignment.
All assignments and online discussions will be submitted before 11:00 pm; late submissions for assignments will not be allowed due to the short semester.
GRADING:
Weekly Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes and Final Exam: 50%
Students will complete weekly readings, memorize terms, participate in discussions in-class and online forums, and complete quizzes and short written assignment in-class based on films (in-class and content folders) and media
Students will complete weekly readings, memorize terms, participate in discussions in-class and online forums, and complete quizzes and short written assignment in-class based on films (in-class and content folders) and media
Research Essay and Power-point Presentation, In-Class Group Presentations: 50%:
Online Quizzes Weigh 6.667% Each x 3 = 20%
Poverty Comparison Essay Weighs 10%
Final Power Point Presentation Weighs 7%
Final Paper Weights 13%
Students will research specific information on topic and write a 1,000 – 1,500 word essay, MLA and rtf format
Students will create a 5 slide power-point presentation for class outlining the key points on the topic based on the research for the essay
Students will participate in a group discussion on their specific topic and present results to class
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 HYBRID SECTIONS:
It is the student’s responsibility to access the course online and complete all Assignments, Analyses, Discussion Forums, Quizzes, and Essays according to the course calendar. Students are expected to access the online course every day to complete all requirements according to the set due dates.
Attendance is crucial for your success in this course and you are required to be in class. Attendance will be taken every class. If you attend EVERY class meeting held during the semester, 2% will be ADDED to your FINAL GRADE average.
Students who have absences totaling 4 or more of classes will have 3% DEDUCTED from their FINAL GRADE. Excessive absences totaling 6 or more classes will be subject to a 5% DEDUCTION from their FINAL GRADE. Please communicate with instructor if you have any emergency which prevents you from attending class or classes as legitimate emergencies may be exempt from this policy. Students who are late to class will be considered absent at the instructor’s discretion.
You must physically attend class before the Census date of Monday, October 30th (10/30/2017) to avoid an automatic withdrawal from the course.
Final Date to Withdraw from the Course without a Failing Grade: Wednesday, December 6th (12/6/2017)
Accessing AC Connect: It is the student’s responsibility to check e-mail messages, announcements and the course using AC Connect. Students will submit all assignments and analyses using AC Online unless noted on the assignment or by the instructor. Emails to the instructor must be through AC Connect and Blackboard. For any technical difficulties using Blackboard, please call 806-371-5992
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Huma 2323 Course Calendar
10/23 – 10/30 Unit 1: Understanding Cultures
Syllabus
Vocabulary and In-class Group Assignment; DF 1 based on Film screened in class; Regional Focus on India
10/30 - 11/6 Film Screening and Discussion Assignment; Regional focus on India and Asia (continued); Discussion Due: In-Class Group Graded Discussion on Assigned Readings: pgs. 31 - 36, 289 – 295
11/6 - 11/13 Unit 2: Global Perceptions of Beauty, Race and Identity; In-Class Graded Discussion on Assigned Readings: pgs. 44 - 53, 109 - 113, 355 - 362, 117 – 119 (section only) short story 102 – 106
11/13 – 11/20 Unit 2: Global Perceptions of Beauty, Race and Identity (continued); Regional Focus on Africa and Middle East
11/20 - 11/27 Unit 3: Cultural Poverty and Education; (No Class on Thursday, November 23rd: Thanksgiving Holiday)
Film Examples, Film
Vocabulary
11/27 – 12/4 Unit 3: Cultural Poverty and Education
Film Examples, Film
Vocabulary
11/28 In-Class Individual Graded Discussion on Assigned Readings: Pg 419 - 423, 178 - 181, 37 – 43
11/30 Short Essay Due
11/21 – 12/5 Unit 4: Cultural Assumptions - Government, Religion, and Economy
Film Examples, Film
12/7 Last Day to Submit Power-points in Blackboard
12/8 Final Exam Power-point Presentations
12/13 Final Papers Due
Power-points must be submitted to Blackboard 12/7 to ensure they will open.
The above 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. All assignments and discussions are due before 11:00 pm.
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 forms of communication issued by the instructor. All assignments and discussions that are submitted through Blackboard are due before 11:00 pm on the respective due date.
10/12/17 12:04 PM
10/12/18 10:51 AM