HUM 1020 Intro to Humanities 23670/21036 Spring 2013 Osceola Campus

Instructor: Professor Christian Scholer Time: TR 7:30-8:45AM

TR: 12:00-1:15PM

Email: Location: Bldg 1 Rm 109

Bldg 1 Rm 105

Faculty Front Door:

Office Hours: By appointment

Required Text:Gloria K. Fiero, Landmarks in Humanities, Third Edition ISBN: 978-0-07-337664-6

COURSE DESCRIPTION

HUM 1020 is a three-credit course. It is a basic introduction to humanities. The class focuses on central concepts, historical development and fundamental nature of philosophy, architecture, music, religion and art. Concepts from such disciplines integrated with contemporary American culture.

This class will wholly or partially reinforce the following CLAST competencies, reading skills, essay skills, English language skill as well as the Valencia Core Competencies: Think, Communicate, Value, Act.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To understand the overview of the human spirit through the presentation of the artistic, cultural and intellectual developments throughout human history.

To understand the philosophical development of Civilization and how it may apply to today’s societal ideals.

To learn of political, religious and artistic ideas as they developed to form various civilizations

To research and present material as it relates to the Humanities

To attend local cultural events creating an understanding of different forms of presentation.

EVALUATION:

1. Tests, Class Assignments30%

2. Cultural Events (2)30%

3. Presentation & Paper 20%

4. Final Exam10%

5. Attendance & Participation10%

Topics for Presentation and Cultural Events MUST be pre-approved by instructor or they will NOT be accepted.

The instructor will distribute additional relevant materials as the class progresses. Materials needed by the student for research papers and projects must be obtained by the student and are not the responsibility of the instructor.

Material gleaned from this research will be presented to the class in an oral presentation. More specific directions will appear in a later handout.

EVALUATION DETAIL:

1. Tests, Class Assignments: There will be three main tests plus the final exam on the material presented in class and on the material in your required text. These are non-cumulative. Tests will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep current on these dates.

2. Cultural Events #1 & #2: Students must attend 2 (two) pre-approved cultural event and fill out the cultural event form provided by the professor. These must be an exhibition, museum, lecture, symphony performance, theatre performance or something similar and of equal quality. These MUST be pre-approved. They do NOT include a theme park, festival or something like a craft show. One of the events (only one) can be a pre-approved film. Additional information can either be found with your syllabus or will be handed out separately.

3. Presentation and Paper: Each student will give an 5- to 8-minute presentation on a specific topic pertinent to the period being studied. All presentations must include some sort of visual to accompany it. Options include powerpoint, a handout, a short video, etc. Students must turn in on the day of the presentation a three page paper on their topic. A student who is absent on the day of their scheduled presentation will receive a 0. No make-up presentations will be permitted unless documentation is provided for an absence due to extenuating circumstances.

4. Attendance and Participation: Though this only constitutes 10% of the grade, it is the most neglected. 10% is the difference between and A & B, C & D and is where many students do not understand why their grade is low.

GRADING SCALE:

The grading scale is:90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

0 - 59 = F

Assignment Guidelines:

  • Put your name and the date in the upper-right corner of every writing assignment.
  • All out-of-class work must be word-processed. Illegible handwritten or typed work will not be accepted.
  • Work must be double-spaced (both typed and handwritten work) and use appropriate font (12-pt Times New Roman). WA’s must be stapled in the upper left hand corner
  • Do not submit papers in plastic binders or page protectors.
  • Proofread your assignment for grammatical and mechanical (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation) errors.
  • Include your name, course and section number, assignment, and date in the upper left corner of the first page
  • The title should be centered on the top line of the first page. Skip a line between the title and the first line of your composition.
  • Any paper that is not formatted correctly will automatically drop a letter grade!

The following information should go in the upper left corner of the page:

Your name
Course and CRN Number
My Name
Assignment
Date / 1
My Mind-blowing Title
Whenever I write an essay, I will remember to indent new paragraphs (otherwise, how will my reader know when I begin and end). I will also remember to double-space my essay.

Attendance and Participation

Regular attendance is instrumental to the successful completion of this course. Because so much of the learning in these classes is cumulative, interactive and participatory, students are expected to attend every class, be punctual, and complete all assignments. You have 1 “free” absence for the term. Only documented extenuating circumstances will be considered for absences in excess of one. Two (2) tardies count as one (1) absence. I reserve the right to withdraw students from the class for excessive absences (2 or more). It’s helpful to become acquainted with one or two people in class that you can depend on to get any makeup work.

Name______Phone______

Name______Phone______

Promptness and preparedness are expected of all students. A “tardy” can be anything between 5-12 minutes late. If you think you will be more than 15 minutes late to class, please do not come to class. A student more than 15 minutes late is a disruption to the class, and you will be marked absent regardless whether you are in class or not. Please email me if you plan to be absent to a class and I will supply you with the make-up work. Otherwise, I would prefer that you contact a classmate for any make-up work.

Withdrawal

Per Valencia Policy 4-07, a student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of Friday, November 4, will receive a grade of “W.” A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W.” Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.”

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification Form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines the accommodations based on the appropriate documentation of disabilities.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected from all students at Valencia. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of information with the intent to defraud or deceive. Cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom. Valencia's Academic Dishonesty Policy (policy 10-16) can be found in the current student handbook.

Student Code of Classroom Conduct

Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning, but it is also concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom rests with the professor. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in the disruption of a class may be directed by the professor to leave the class. Violation of any Valencia policies, procedures, or classroom rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the College. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from the class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. Valencia's Student Code of Conduct (policy 10-18) can be found in the current student handbook.

Electronic Devices

Unplug yourself and make the most of class time! Personal electronic devices disrupt the learning of other students as well as for the student using the device. Students are required to turn off all electronic devices before the beginning of class. This also means there is no text messaging during class. No Earpieces associated with electronic devices may be worn during class. You will lose your attendance grade for the day for any of these violations.

Expectations

What you can expect from me:

I will review and grade all student activities within seven days of the expired due date.

I will answer all email within 48 hours (excluding weekends or dates when Valencia is closed).

I will respect differences in opinions and encourage you to do the same.

I will be a facilitator of this class to the best of my ability and encourage you to perform at your best. The outcome will be an enjoyable learning experience for all of us. I am here to encourage and support your learning!

What I expect from you:

Read the assigned text and articles carefully.

Have a new, unmarked copy of the textbook. Because your active participation is critical to the success in building reading skills, you will need unmarked textbooks to do the exercises in class and at home. All students must have the appropriate textbook by the end of the second week of class, or risk withdrawal from class.

Complete assignments, assessments, and projects by their due dates.

Be on time, ready to participate in class. Coming late or leaving during class are both disruptive and disrespectful.

Use proper "netiquette" online when communicating with classmates.

Show respect for others' work and for differences of opinion.

Check your course and Atlas email regularly. I will send information to students via course and atlas email. If you forward your email into another account or your email has reached its limit, then the email may not reach you BUT you are still held responsible for any communications sent via course or Atlas email regardless of the reason you do not receive the email.

Disclaimer: Course policies and procedures may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. Students will be notified in writing.

COURSE OUTLINE

Disclaimer: Dates and Times are subject to change under instructor's discretion.

Tues Jan 8

Introduction, Syllabus, Ice Breakers

HW: Read Ch. 1 Origins: The First Civilizations 1-27

Thurs Jan 10

The Birth of Civilization, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt

HW: Read Ch. 2 Classicism: The Greek Legacy 29-47

Tues Jan 15

Ancient Greece and Greek Philosophy

HW: Classicism The Greek Legacy 47-63

Thurs Jan 17

Greek Philosophy and The Classical Style

HW: Read Ch. 3 Empire: The Power and Glory of Rome 65-89

Tues Jan 22

Empire: The Power and The Glory of Rome

HW: Read Ch. 4 Revelation: The Flowering of World Religions 91-119

Thurs Jan 24

The Hebrews and the Christians

HW: Revelation: The Flowering of World Religions 91-119

Tues Jan 29

The Christians and the Muslims

HW: Study!

Thurs Jan 31

TEST #1

HW: Read Ch. 5 Synthesis: The Rise of the West 121-141

Tues Feb 5

Synthesis: The Rise of the West

Cultural Event #1 Due

HW: Synthesis: The Rise of the West 121-141

Thurs Feb 7

Synthesis: The Rise of the West

HW: Read Ch. 6 Christendom: Europe in the Age of Faith 143-171

Tues Feb 12

Christendom: Europe in the Age of Faith

HW: Christendom: Europe in the Age of Faith

Thurs Feb 14

Christendom: Europe in the Age of Faith

HW: Read Ch. 7 Rebirth: The Age of the Renaissance 173-211

Tues Feb 19

Rebirth: The Age of the Renaissance

HW: Rebirth: The Age of the Renaissance

Thurs Feb 21

Rebirth: The Age of Renaissance

HW: Read Ch. 8 The Northern Renaissance and the Reformation 213-237

Tues Feb 26

The Northern Renaissance and the Reformation

HW: The Northern Renaissance and the Reformation

Thurs Feb 28

The Northern Renaissance and The Reformation

HW:Read Ch. 10 Baroque: Piety and Extravagance 259-291

Mar 5 & 7 SPRING BREAK

Tues Mar 12

Baroque: Piety and Extravagance

Culture Event #2 Due

HW: Ch. 10 Baroque: Piety and Extravagance

Thurs Mar 14

Baroque: Piety and Extravagance

HW: Study!

Tues Mar 19

TEST #2

HW: Read Ch.11 Enlightenment: Science and the New Learning 293-323

Thurs Mar 21

Enlightenment: Science and the New Learning

HW:Enlightenment: Science and the New Learning

Tues Mar 26

Enlightenment: Science and the New Learning

HW: Read Ch. 12 Romanticism: Nature, Passion, and the Sublime 325-353

Thurs Mar 28

Romanticism: Nature, Passion, and the Sublime

HW: Romanticism: Nature, Passion, and the Sublime

Thurs Apr 4

Romanticism: Nature, Passion, and the Sublime

HW: Read Ch. 13 Materialism: The Industrial Era and the Urban Age 355-381

Tues Apr 9

Materialism: The Industrial Era and The Urban Age

HW:Materialism: Study!

Thurs Apr 11

TEST #3

HW: Read Ch. 14 Modernism: The Assault on Tradition

Tues Apr 16

Modernism: The Assault on Tradition

HW: Modernism: The Assault on Tradition

Thurs Apr 18

Modernism: The Assault on Tradition

HW: Study!

Final Exam Date:

PRESENTATION TOPICS

Please note: All dates listed indicate the day the presentation is DUE.

Jan 15Classical Greece

The Iliad and the OdysseySappho

Jan 17Classical Greece

Alexander the Great Aristophanes

Jan 22Classical Rome

Augustus CaesarSappho

Feb 12Middle Ages

CharlemagneJoan of ArcThomas Aquinas

Feb 19Renaissance

Lorenzo de MediciNiccolo MachiavelliFrancesco Petrach

Feb 21Renaissance

Christine de Pinsan Baldassare Castiglione

Feb 28Reformation

Don QuixoteMary, Queen of ScotsSir Thomas More

Mar 14 Baroque

CaravaggioJohn DonneLouis XIV

Mar 21Enlightenment

Mary WollstonecraftWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mar 26Enlightenment

Thomas JeffersonJonathan SwiftMarie Antoinette

Apr 4Romanticism

Charles DarwinHenry David ThoreauFrederick Douglass

Apr 9Materialism

Charles Dickens Emile ZolaClaude Monet

Apr 16Modernism

Albert Einstein Robert Frost Frida Kahlo

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