NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE HUM 1020 Humanities Intro Credits: 3 Instructor: Carolyn Schlatter Office: J315 Office Hours: Posted on office door Phone: 729-6072/Home: 897-5100 Email: [email protected] Dr. Jeremy Ribando, Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Chair: 729-6073 Course Description: HUM 1020 offers an introductory survey of the humanities. Students should learn various techniques, forms and basic evaluative tools related to painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama and theatre, music, film, and philosophy/religion. Required Textbook: Discovering the Humanities Second Edition by Henry M. Sayre, Pearson Education, Inc. Goals: 1. To survey aspects of recognized historical and stylistic groupings in the arts. 2. To provide a basic art vocabulary designed to promote skill in oral and written expression. 3. To explore man’s existence, his communication through the arts and the role philosophy plays in man’s cultural values and practices. 4. To provide maximum exposure to art methods and media. 5. To use both formal and informal written expression in interpreting and analyzing text content. 6. To encourage individual exploration of the arts. Course Content: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14/15 Prehistoric Past: Early Cultures Written Assignment The Greek World Test 1 Empire: Urban Life….Rome, China, India Written Assignment Flowering of Religion Essay Early Medieval World in Europe Gothic and Rebirth of Naturalism The Renaissance Test 2 Renaissance and Northern Reform Film Encounter and Confrontation The Counter-Reformation and the Baroque Test 3 Enlightenment and Rococo The Age of Revolution Test 4 The Working class and the Bourgeoisie The Modernist World/ Decades of Change (Research paper) MLA Format: Power Point Presentation on researched content Course Requirements: The student will be required to take all assigned tests and turn in all writing assignments. This is a Gordon Rule course with an approximate 4,000 word minimum; therefore writing assignments will be given to help meet this requirement: 1. Your first assignment will be to read Chapter 1 and answer the following questions in essay style: • What features characterize the beginnings of human culture and what can the earliest art tell us about the first human cultures? • What is the role of myth in prehistoric cultures? Describe some of these beliefs and tell what role the sacred sites play, such as those at Ise in Japan. • How does the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia differ from that of the Hebrews? • What most distinguishes Egyptian from Mesopotamian culture? 2. You must attend two (2) NWFSC productions and turn in a written critique (at least 500 words each) of these performances as part of your writing requirement. This includes orchestra/chorus concerts, recitals, plays, and art exhibits. Please attach your ticket stub (if applicable) to the critique and turn in within a week of the performance. 3. We will watch the movie “Luther” in class and a written review of this movie will be required (500-1,000 words). This cannot be used as one of your critiques in number 2. 4. You must select a topic or person from Chapter 14 or 15 and write a paper using at least two written references. This includes biographies or information obtained from an encyclopedia. Do not use your textbook or Wikipedia as reference sources. This paper should be 1,000-2,000 words in length and written in MLA format. Other assignments may be assigned throughout the semester. Assignments must be typed (hand-written work will not be accepted) and double spaced with a separate page for works cited (if applicable). Include the word count on either the first or last page of all written assignments. A five to seven minute oral presentation is also a requirement of this class. This will include a Power Point Presentation and will be presented near the end of the semester – date(s) to be announced. Grading Scale: A = 90-100 Exams 50% B = 80-89 Assignments 50% C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60 or failure to complete written and/or oral requirements. Makeup policy for exams: Makeup exams will not be given unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. The date of the final exam for this class will be announced later. Please check your NWFSC email account regularly as I will use this for any announcements or correspondence. General Course Policies: Students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and procedures, including those related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct, computer/network/e-mail use and other items included in the Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Students should be familiar with the rights and responsibilities detailed in the current Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Plagiarism, cheating or any other form of academic dishonesty is a serious breach of student responsibilities and may trigger consequences which range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary action. Class attendance is an integral part of the learning process for this course. Students are expected to attend class regularly, as well as to arrive and depart on time. Note that although college policy provides for a certain number of class absences, that number covers all types of absences, including absences such as those due to documented illness or other emergency; Absences for illness or emergencies are not accommodated in addition to those allowable under the attendance policy. (See College Catalog and Student Handbook.) Work missed during an absence may be accepted at the discretion of instructor. Students who stop attending class or are not able to pass the course due to attendance expectations stated in the syllabus may receive a failing grade of FA. An FA grade is a failing grade in GPA calculations and may impact the receipt of federal aid in subsequent courses. Cell phones, pagers and other such electronic devices must be turned off during class time. Communication by electronic devices, including but not limited to instant messaging, text messaging, and telephone, during class is strictly prohibited unless expressly designated as part of the learning activities. Use of electronic communication devices during examinations or other graded activities may constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Where emergency or employment situations require access to electronic communication services, arrangements may be made in advance with the instructor. In certain circumstances (e.g., exams, presentations, etc.), students may be required to temporarily deposit cell phones or other communications devices with the instructor for the duration of the specific class or activity. Student Support Services: If you have special needs for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist you in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services in the Student Services Center on the Niceville Campus. The counselor for Students with Disabilities may be reached by calling 729-6079 (TDD 1-800-955-8771 or Voice 1-800-955-8770) or by email at [email protected]. Notice: In the event of unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the schedule, requirements, and procedures in this course are subject to change. If the college closes for inclement weather or other emergency, the date for any exams, presentations or assignments due during the closure period will be postponed. A revised schedule will be available at the first regular class meeting held once the college re-opens. If changes to graded activities are required, students will not be penalized as a result of the adjustments, but will be responsible for meeting revised deadlines and course requirements. As a courtesy to other students and the learning process, students may not bring children with them to class sessions. Health and safety concerns prohibit children from accompanying adult students in any lab, shop, office, classroom or other college facility where potential hazards exist. If a child-related emergency means you must miss class, contact the instructor as soon as possible to determine your options. At the discretion of the instructor, an incomplete grade (“I”) may be awarded when the student is unable to finish the required work because of unforeseen extenuating circumstances such as illness or TDY assignment. To receive an “I” grade, the student must have successfully completed a significant portion of the required coursework and be able to finish the remaining work without attending class. An “I” grade will automatically convert to a grade of “F” if the student does not complete the remainder of the coursework by the established deadline.