HUMA 1 -- Mr. McGrath -- Syllabus -- Barstow Community College

Syllabus

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Course description:

Introduction to the humanities through study of the elements and historical significance of films, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. UC/CSU (3 units, no prerequisite)

Course objectives:

Over the course of the term, the student will:

· Develop an understanding of the history and basic techniques of film as an art form;

· Evaluate drama as it reflects life circumstances and its role as an art form;

· Analyze and compare music, its meaning, structure, history, and listening techniques for its various forms;

· Identify literature and its role in expression, focusing primarily on poetry and fiction;

· Evaluate the visual art of painting with exposure to some of the famous artists and their techniques of expression; and

· Compare sculpture and architecture as art forms.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the humanities as they may be defined through the arts, an understanding of the inter-relationships among the arts, and an understanding of the inter-relationships between the culture and the arts and the humanities.

2. Demonstrate improved skills in responding to the arts (seeing better listening better, reading better, hearing better); analyzing them and enjoying them, how the arts define and capture the humanities, intellectual and affective involvement.

a. Studying forms of literature, criticizing examples (important contributors and their works)

b. Watching and reading representative drama forms; analyzing and enjoying them

c. Studying and analyzing photographs and paintings (innovators, techniques, representative contributions)

d. Studying and analyzing sculpture and architecture (sculptors, architects)

e. Studying, observing music, dance, and film (innovators, techniques, representative contributions).

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Text required:

Martin & Jacobus, The Humanities Through the Arts (7th edition or 8th edition).

ISBN: 0-07-313863-0 (7th Edition)

ISBN: 0-07-33337663-9 (8th Edition)

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Email Updates:

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

Critical thinking assignments will include examination of the major themes, movements, and personalities which (who) contributed to the development of the modern world; evaluation of works and understanding how they reflect (or help shape) the spirit of their times; and reflecting on the relationships between the arts, historical events, and religious and philosophical ideas.

Methods of instruction and evaluation will include the following, at least one of which will be required each and every week during the course (see the schedule below):

Postings of responses (of a half-page to two pages (single-spaced) in length) to questions raised in the Perception Key (PK) boxes throughout The Humanities Through the Arts (HTA) (comments on or debate on other postings are welcome, but common courtesy and tact must prevail in discussions);

Postings of links to interesting Websites on various aspects of the humanities or important artists, writers, philosophers, etc.;

Completion of open-book online quizzes, primarily to guide your reading and demonstrate comprehension of the material;

Viewing and summarizing in writing an online "Exploring the World of Music" program and an online "American Cinema" program;

Submission by e-mail of a term paper (4-6 pages, MLA format), which may be either (a) a research paper on an important person, period, or movement in the humanities, or (b) A humanities book review summarizing the key points made by the author, how well s/he achieved her/his purpose, and how relevant knowledge gained from the book might be to you or to society (contact me in advance to have your book approved before writing your term paper).

Completion of a final examination.

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Grading Nickname:

Grades will be published on a periodic basis using the link found on the front page of the course. If you would like to be able to check your grades online, you will have to provide your full name and a nickname in the boxes below:

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Nickname:

On the grade sheet the following codes apply:

Code	Full Name
PK	Responses to Perception Key questions
HL	Posting links and comments on Humanities-related sites
Q	Quizzes
TP	Term Paper
FE	Final Exam
CG	Current Grade (Points Earned to Date)

Grading procedure:

There will be 200 total points, distributed as follows:

Points

Responses to Perception Key questions (your choice) – 3 @ 20 pts* 60pts

Posting links and comments on Humanities-related sites– 2 @ 5 pts 10pts

Open-book unit quizzes– 40pts

Term paper (or book review** with professor's approval)– 50pts

Music Video Review – 20pts

Film Video Review – 20pts

Final exam- multiple choice (must be proctored)– 100pts

Total Points: 300

Grade breakdown will be the standard:

A = 270 pts (90%) & up;

B = 240 pts (80%) & up;

C = 210 pts (70%) & up;

D = 180 pts (60%) & up

F = 0-179 pts

**A book review, if that option is chosen, should not only summarize the key points made by the author, but also evaluate how well he achieved his purpose (as indicated on the first page and early in the first chapter), and how relevant knowledge gained from the book might be to you or to society.

**Extra Credit work is not accepted in this class.

**Late work is not accepted in this class.

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Schedule

Schedule of topics, chapter readings, and assignments (responses may be prepared early but should be posted during the week required):

WEEK	CHAPTER(S)	TOPIC(S)	REQUIRED RESPONSE	POST BY 11:59 PM (Pacific)
#1	1	Introduction to Humanities & the course	Your Introductory Bio (1-2 paragraphs)	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#2	2 and 3	The Arts	PK response #1	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#3	4	Painting	Quiz #1, Link #1	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#4	5	Sculpture	PK response #2	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#5	6	Architecture	Quiz #2, Link #2	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#6	7 and 8	Literature & Drama	Quiz #3, PK response #3	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#7	9 and 10	Music & Dance	"Exploring the World of Music" Video Review	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#8	11, 12 and 13	Film, TV, Video Art & Photography	Quiz #4; "American Cinema" Video Review	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course
#9	14, 15 and 16	Interrelationships of the Arts and the Humanities	Term Paper, Final Exam	Due by the due date on the homepage of the course

Attendance policy for this Internet course requires that you:

Read the posted lecture/lesson each week;
Respond EACH AND EVERY WEEK WITHOUT FAIL to the weekly assignment (per the schedule above)
Discussion assignments must be timestamped during the week of the assignment to receive points.

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Instructor contact will be by e-mail, posted lectures and responses to assignments as outlined above.

Miscellany:

YOU are responsible for dropping the course if necessary; don’t just quit participating and expect the instructor to take care of it (that won’t happen).

YOUR WORK MUST BE YOUR OWN. Do not fail to give appropriate credit and cite sources in your research papers, per MLA guidelines. Plagiarism, or passing off the work of others (especially Internet downloads) as your own, constitutes grounds for dismissal from the class and/or a failing grade.

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Plagiarism:

Be aware of the guidelines for guarding against plagiarism. Any words, phrases, or ideas taken from another author or source must be cited, including the author's name (if available) and the page number or location of the cited material. This includes paraphrased or summarized material as well as direct quotations. Failure to cite sources will be taken very seriously. This means that copying and pasting material from a Web site or other electronic source is not a way to approach completing the assignments.　 Originality is highly valued and counts for more than a great quantity of relevant but copied or paraphrased material.

IMPORTANT:

You may, of course, quote the course text and other outside sources when appropriate, following the rules of correct citation. The correct rules for citing text required that ALL text that you copy "must be in quotations", and be followed by the source in (parentheses). However, work that receives high marks will not be heavily dependent on quoted material. Quoting more than 6 or 7 words is generally too much. If you are caught plagiarizing, the penalty ranges from failing the assignment, to failing the course, up to being suspended from the College. The minimum penalty is a "0/F" for that assignment. I carry out this policy. Please think twice before you attempt it.

　
Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and any attempt to obtain credit for academic work through fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest means. Below is a list of some forms academic dishonesty may take.　

Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise　
Submitting work previously submitted in another course without the consent of the instructor　
Sitting for an examination by surrogate or acting as a surrogate　
Representing the words, ideas, or work of another as one's own in any academic exercise　
Conducting any act that defrauds the academic process

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or work as one's own. As such, plagiarism constitutes fraud or theft. Plagiarism or academic dishonesty in any form is a grave offense and will not be tolerated.　

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"Disclaimer:" This syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate; students will of course be notified.

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Disability Statement:

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

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