Enlightenment and Romanticism

Professor: Justin Stone

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Class: Hum 2234

Textbook:Humanities Book 4 (Sayre) ISBN# 1269815016

Additional required material will be posted on Blackboard

Course Description

This course is an integrated examination of dominant ideas in Western culture expressed in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion. Sometimes referred to as the “era of revolution” this course covers the Enlightenment and Romantic eras, emphasizing both European and American elements. To understand these cultures, students must strive to view the religion, philosophy, and works of art of these times the same way the authors, composers, and artists did, rather than compare and judge them through modern lenses.

Attendance

It is important to attend every class. In the occurrence of an absence, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor to inquire about missed assignments. Exams and essays MUST be turned in ON TIME, unless an earlier make-up date is requested and approved prior to the scheduled due date.

Essays and Writing

This is a Gordon Rule course and requires 6,000 words of writing, along with a minimum grade of C, to satisfy the Gordon Rule requirement. To achieve this goal, TWO short essays, each 4-5 pages in length, will be assigned along with in-class writings and short essay test questions. In addition to these assignments, you will also be required to post “practice” thesis statements on Blackboard during assigned weeks (further explanation of the Blackboard assignment will be discussed in class). Both essay assignments must be turned in through Blackboard SafeAssign by the due date.

Revisions

One of the goals of this class is to develop your ability to write at the college level. As an instructor, I am committed to helping you with this goal. Both assigned essays will be graded in a timely manner and you will be given one week to make corrections to potentially earn a better grade. Individual meetings can be arranged for further clarification of corrections.

Plagiarism

The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 5th editionstates, "to use another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source is to plagiarize.Plagiarism, then, constitutes intellectual theft” (30). Examples of plagiarism are: not using quotation marks to designate direct quotes, not citing paraphrased or summarized information from an outside source, and copying or buying papers and essays and presenting them as one's own. Any paper found to be flagrantly plagiarized will receive an automatic F (score of 0), and the student will be given no chance for revisions. A second offense will lead to academic sanctions including, but not limited to, failure of this course. A citation error is not flagrant plagiarism, but presenting someone else’s ideas as your own is. For more information on plagiarism visit:

Classroom Behavior

This is a discussion-based class. Often, you will be presented with points of view that may conflict with your own. Academic debate is highly encouraged, but rude and offensive behavior toward any member of the classroom will not be tolerated.

Exams

The exams will be comprised of short answer and essay questions. Notes, books, computers, cellphones, or any other study aids will not be allowed during the exam. Exam questions will come from both the readings and the in-class discussions. Failure to follow test-taking guidelines or an unexcused absence on exam day will result in an automatic zero score for the exam.

Final Presentation

During the scheduled final exam period for this class, you will present your selected essay topic as a 5 minute, multi-media presentation. Some Presentations will be delivered prior to the Final exam day as well.

Weekly Reading Assignments

You are expected to have completed all reading assignments BEFORE the start of class. The exams and written assignments will center on these readings.

Grading Scale

A / 90-100%
B / 80-89%
C / 70-79%
D / 60-69%
F / 0-59%

Blackboard Assignments- 10%

Exams (2)- 40%

Essays (2)- 40%

Final Presentation- 10%

*This syllabus is subject to change by the instructor at any time