Introduction to the Humanities I Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

HUMA-1301-004 Introduction to the Humanities I

Prerequisites

Course Description

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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

There is not a book for this course.  All of your material will be in Blackboard. 

Supplies

You will need access to a reliable computer with good wifi connection to sumit work. 

Student Performance

No performance information available

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

No behavior expectations available

Grading Criteria

The final grade is based on a total of 100 possible percentage points that the student can earn through completing assignments, midterm and final exam, a team term project, as well as other grade considerations mentioned below.
90 - 100  = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
0 - 59  = F
 

Each student’s grade will be based upon his/her performance on each of the course sections. The course has five sections as follows:

Discussion Boards - 25%

Homework Assignments - 25%

Common Assessment Paper - 25%

Final Exam - 25%

Discussion Boards

Each week will have an associated discussion board that students will be responsible for completing. See the discussion board guidelines located in the course content section of the class in blackboard for requirements and expectations.

Homework Assignments

All chapters will have an associated homework assignment. Each assignment can be repeated as many times as desired. The highest grade received on all of the attempts will be recorded.

Discussion Boards

One of the key educational outcomes in this class is that all students participate in the discussion boards and learn to represent their thoughts in written form. 

Be timely in your work. Once a discussion board is closed, no further postings will be allowed.

Discussion boards will be open until 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday of the week the discussion board is opened.

It is expected that students will have differences of opinion. These differences should be encouraged and openly expressed on the boards. However, please do so in a respectful manner. No personal insults or attacks will be tolerated. Always give your opinion and support for your thoughts. Do not be offended if someone disagrees with you. A good discussion should have variations in opinion and be an outlet for intellectual growth.

Each week students will have a new topic for discussion. In order to get full credit for the discussion, students should give their initial response to the question by midnight on Thursday. Then by 5 PM on Sunday of that week, students should respond to at least three (3) other student postings with thoughtful responses that contribute to and benefit the overall discussion.

For the initial posting, begin a new thread on the discussion board. In order to keep the discussion relevant, each person should post the initial comments prior to reading any posts from classmates. Later in the week, the student should comment on the postings made by fellow students within the thread for that student. Comments such as “I agree” or “Well said” or “Point taken” should be avoided. Students should also avoid restating their original post because only postings with new information or comments will receive credit. If the student agrees with the post, then indicate why there is agreement. All postings must have some detail and be specifically related to the week’s topic.

Common Assessment - Paper -  Each student will submit an essay comparing two artists/artworks.  Details are found in your common assessment folder. 

Late Work

Students are expected to complete all work in a timely fashion. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will have a 25% late penalty added to the assignment grade.

Attendance

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Calendar

Additional Information

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