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HUMA-1301-010 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:
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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
TEXTBOOK: Reality Through the Arts, by Dennis Sporre, (Pearson, Prentice Hall) Eighth Edition there are a few books on reserve at the AC Library, Washington Campus. The books can only be used at the library and cannot be checked out. Books are available for purchase, rental at Amarillo College Bookstore and also available in ebook through online sources. The textbook is required.
COURSE MATERIALS: Textbook, dictionary, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review class material.
HUMA 1301 Introduction 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 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 experiences.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.
Policy Concerning Sensitive Subject Matter: In the college experience, students encounter diverse views and new subject matter, which expand their knowledge and perspective. In all Humanities or Philosophy courses, we might observe, read and discuss some works with subject matter that could include (but not be limited to) death, violence, sexuality, race, potentially offensive language, and political or religious viewpoints different from your own. If any sensitive subject matter is a concern for you, please arrange a meeting with the instructor.
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.
Please note: Please stay posted in respect to Amarillo College policy regarding the corona virus. You can check for updates here: https://www.actx.edu/covid19
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.
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
Discussion Forums – Worth 50% of final grade. The lowest discussion grade is dropped from the average.
Assignments – Worth 50% of the final grade: the Introduction Quiz weighs 2%, the Chapter 1 Writing Assignment weighs 8%, the Midterm Quiz weighs 10%, the Midterm Essay weighs 10%, the Final Quiz weighs 10% and Final Essay weighs 10%.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE:
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.
The first graded discussion and or assignment must be completed before the Census date of Mondday, August 31st (8/31/2020) to avoid an automatic withdrawal from the course.
Final date to withdraw from the course without a failing grade: Tuesday, October 6th (10/6/2020).
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
HUMA 1301 Course Calendar:
Introduce Yourself Discussion (not a graded discussion)
1/22 Introduction Quiz due before 11:00 pm COUNTS FOR ATTENDANCE REPORT AND MUST BE TAKEN BY 1/22
Unit 1 Due Dates:
1/28 DF 1 for Chapters 1, 2, 3 due before 11:00 pm
2/03 Short Essay Assignment
2/08 DF 2 for Chapters 4, 8 due before 11:00 pm
2/12 DF 3 for Chapters 5, 6, 7 due before 11:00 pm
2/15 Midterm Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay due before 11:00 pm
2/19 Midterm Quiz for chapters 1 – 8 due before 11:00 pm
Unit 2 Due Dates:
2/24 DF 4 for Chapters 9, 10 due before 11:00 pm
3/02 DF 5 for Chapter 11 due before 11:00 pm
3/08 DF 6 for Chapters 12, 13 due before 11:00 pm
3/10 Final Exam Critical Thinking Analysis Essay due before 11:00 pm
3/11 Final Quiz for chapters 9 - 13 due before 11:00 pm
Late assignments will generally only have a one (1) day late window.
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.
It is important to complete all Discussion Forums, Exams and Essays by the due dates; no extra credit will be offered to help improve a student’s grade.
Students are responsible and encouraged to seek help with any problems using Blackboard, understanding assignment due dates and accessing secondary computers if personal computers are not performing.
Computers can be used in the AC Library, the Computer Lab, and the Amarillo Public Library or any public library in your vicinity.
Office Hours are available for online courses. E-mail instructor to arrange a meeting.
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