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BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Division of Social Sciences Humanities 1301: INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES Instructor: Dr. Alisa “Doc” Petrovich Quick Reference Table of Content Course Description…………………………………I Student Learning Outcomes……………………...II Course Prerequisites……………………………....III Text Book(s) Information……………………….....IV Students with Disabilities…………………………V Academic Honesty………………………………….VI Student Responsibility…………………………….VII Attendance and Withdrawal………………………VIII Online Classes..……………………………………..IX Course Requirements: Tests……………………..X A. Extra Credit……………..X B. Discussions………….…X C. Paper/Analysis..........X D. Writing Hints…………………………………………XI Required Readings…………………………………XII Calendar………………………………………………XIII

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BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE

Division of Social Sciences

Humanities 1301: INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES

Instructor: Dr. Alisa “Doc” Petrovich

Quick Reference Table of Content

Course Description…………………………………I

Student Learning Outcomes……………………...II

Course Prerequisites……………………………....III

Text Book(s) Information……………………….....IV

Students with Disabilities…………………………V

Academic Honesty………………………………….VI

Student Responsibility…………………………….VII

Attendance and Withdrawal………………………VIII

Online Classes..……………………………………..IX

Course Requirements: Tests……………………..X A.

Extra Credit……………..X B.

Discussions………….…X C.

Paper/Analysis..........X D.

Writing Hints…………………………………………XI

Required Readings…………………………………XII

Calendar………………………………………………XIII

Grade Distribution………………………………….XIV

Turnitin.com…………………………………………XV

Help! I’m Drowning…………………………………XVI

Other Important Phone Numbers………..………XVII

Required Book: Bishop, Adventures in the Human Spirit (7th edition) ISBN-13:978-0-205-88147-5. 5th or 6th editions are acceptable. Please note we do NOT have access to myartslab.

Recommended Book: Sayer, Writing About Art ISBN: 020564578-X

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 979-230-3659 (turnaround time 24 hours)

Office: G-220. Hours: M, T, W-11:00Am-1:00PM; Th- 11:00AM-12:00

BE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING IN THIS SYLLABUS. You are responsible for understanding it.

I DO NOT ACCEPT PAPERS HANDED IN. THEY MUST GO TO D2L’S DROPBOX

1. Course Description:

This course is a multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of the values that have shaped the historical development of the individual and society. The focus is predominantly on Europe and America, although other cultures in the Middle East, India, Africa, and Asia are given some attention. In this course you will learn about people and the creations they wrought, both for and glorification and despair of humans.

1. Student Learning Outcomes: 2. The student will demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and

humanities 3. The student will understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a

historical and social context. 4. The student will respond critically to works in the arts and humanities and offer an informed

personal reaction to these works. 5. The student should develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principals that guide or govern the

humanities and arts. 6. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts

or inter cultural experiences.

III. COURSE PREREQUISITES: College-level reading and writing.

1. Textbook Information: Please note we DO NOT have access to MyArtsLab in this course.

To purchase the books, contact the Brazosport College Bookstore with a credit card. Phone 979-230-3651. Fax: 979-230-3653. Email:[email protected]

Website: http://www.brazosport.edu/bookstore

A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college bookstore. The same textbook is/may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. You are welcome to use electronic and loose leaf versions if you wish.

1. Students with Disabilities: Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor at 979-230-3236 for further information.

2. ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at http://www.brazosport.edu. CLICK on the CATALOGS AND SCHEDULES link under STUDENTS.

Academic dishonesty violates both the policies of this course and the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, any occurrence of academic dishonest will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for prompt adjudication and will, at a minimum, result in a 0 for the plagiarized work in this course. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services.

I tolerate nothing over 9%. At 10% plagiarism I will report you to the Dean of Students.

Self-Plagiarism/Recycled Papers: You cannot recycle written work for this course from other courses UNLESS you get my prior written approval AND you’re the written consent of the professor for whom you wrote the paper. This means you cannot use more than 9% of another paper you wrote or are writing to fulfill any requirement in this course. If you recycle your own paper in this course, I will not accept it and you will receive a 0 for the paper. Also, you will go to the Dean of Students for Academic Action.

VII. Student Responsibilities:

Students are expected to participate fully in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you to be successful in this course:

1. Understand the syllabus requirements 2. Use appropriate time management skills 3. Communicate with your professor 4. Complete coursework on time, and 5. Utilize online components (such as D2L) as required.

VIII. ATTENDANCE AND Withdrawal POLICY:

Sometimes we mean well but life gets in the way. A student plans to take a course and things happen to prevent work being completed. If that happens, please contact me. Let me help. If I do not hear from you, and you have more than one 0 as a grade, I may drop you.

So if things happen and you cannot make a deadline, let me know. Otherwise, I will figure you are having a rough time and might drop you as a kindness.

1. Online Component: 2. This class has an online component.

I use online to post the syllabus, make announcements, email students, post memos, make corrections, offer additional information or sign-up sheets, and to accept papers and the Midterm.

1. Desire 2 Learn:

This course uses Desire 2 Learn (D2L). I have a LOT of information on it. Please go to the CONTENT tab and get started! There are a lot of important files on D2L, so please read them all. You are responsible for the syllabus and everything on D2L.

1. Course Requirements: 2. TESTS: There are four tests: Test 1, Test 2 (Midterm), Test 3, and the Final. Test 2 (midterm)

covers all of the assignments up to the Test 2 date. The final covers all of the information since Test 2 (midterm).

3. Each of these requirements is worth 1/6th of your course grade. I drop your lowest test grade, so that is how I come up with 1/6th. I DO NOT drop any other grades.

4. 2. Test 1, Test 3 and the Final are taken in class. They might be short essay, document analysis, multiple choice, true/false, matching, picture analysis, or fill in the blanks. Test 2 (Midterm) is a take-home, open book essay.

Your test 2 (Midterm) can be found under CONTENT on D2L in the folder called “Test 2 (Midterm) is Here.” This is a back up in case you lose the test I hand out in class. You will have a week to complete it and submit it to the D2L DropBox

Look under Assessments and click on DropBox.

3. Test Dates:

Test 1: February 8 or 9 Test 2 (Midterm) February 22 or 23 handed out Test 3: April 5 or 6 Final: May 8 at 10:30-12:30 (MW) or May 9 at 10:30-12:30 (TTH)

4. Make-Ups

Since I drop your lowest test grade, I do not give make ups. Yes, I will drop the final so if you like your grades, you do not have to take it.

5. Late Work Excluding the Fine Arts Paper AND the Final: I accept late work, but I take a penalty. The penalty is -10 points a day. If the work is one minute past the due date, is receives -10 automatically. The -10 points compounds to -20 points at 12:01am the next day and continues. Therefore, do NOT be more than two days late. Late work MUST be placed in the proper folder in the DropBox. It has a cut-off date and time. You will find this noted on the individual dropbox. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE Fine Arts ANALYSIS PAPERS OR FINAL FOR ANY REASON.

6. Extra Credit: 7. Extra Credit #1: When you log onto D2L go to CONTENT. There you will see a folder called

EXTRA CREDIT. Click on it. Select Extra Credit #1. Please follow all directions! Due January247. This assignment is optional.

8. 2. Extra Credit #2: Participate in all 3 GATOR Sessions for 3 points added to your lowest grade. You need to sign in and put my name down to obtain credit. See Content "Gator" for more information and a schedule.

9. Last Extra Credit: Each time you go to the Writing Center, I give you 1 point extra credit for up to 6 points where you need them the most! The Center sends me a complete list of who went, how long they stayed, and what they worked on.

10. Class Discussion and Participation: 11. You will participate in class by asking pertinent questions, asking questions about course

material, and joining into group discussions or exercises. 12. The class day before a test is given (or handed out) is Group Discussion Day. Go to D2L and look

under Content. On the left side bar, scroll down to Groups Discussions and click. Then select the discussion questions that match the examination (for example, Discussion Questions 1 for Test 1).

13. Print it. Handwrite or type your responses. 14. Hand it in BEFORE class begins. If you walk in late, hand them to me at once. You may NOT

work on them during the discussion. L 15. Papers/Activities:

There are TWO choices for this class, and majority rules.

____Choice 1: You will do a Reenactment and a Paper

____Choice 2. You will write two Papers

1. Choice 1: 2. You will do a reenactment over a topic in the book. I will give you the topic. You will make

costumes (the lamer the better-bedsheets and Burger King crowns work), gather in two opposing groups, and gather information as this game is a DEBATE on a major historic topic. We will go outside by the Egret Statue or to the Student Pavilion and stage our costumed debate reenactment.

3. OR You will write a Paper of at least 2 pages, double spaced, excluding a bibliography. The Papers have three choices: Fine Arts; Parallel Readings; OR Art or Music Analysis.

The paper choice is up to the individual student. See the list below for approved topics/works. You must work from these only.

2. Choice 2: Do 2 papers: 3. you will write two papers. Select 2 (TWO) from the below selections 4. Paper 1 will be:

A comparison and contrast between two different works of science, philosophy, religion, or fiction. You may choose Choice 1, Choice 2, Choice 3, or Choice 4 from the below list. These are PAIRS and you will work with just one Choice. Therefore, if you wish Choice 1, your paper will discuss required selections from the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Bible. On-line versions are available, as noted. YOU ARE FREE TO USE ANY TRANSLATION OR EDITION YOU WISH. THE ONLINE SOURCES ARE SUGGESTIONS.I have indicated the chapter(s), act(s), or verse(s). The paper is due October February 19 by 11:59PM in the DropBox.

1. Directions:

From this list, select one pair and write at least a 2 page, double spaced paper in formal academic style.

Consider what each work says about its respective society in which it was written. For 25 points, you need to answer this question in the body of your paper: What does it say about gender relations, class relations, or violence in its specific society? Each work reflects its own particular society in a unique fashion. You will need to consider how it does that and how the pieces show the differences between their respective societies. For example, what makes the Epic of Gilgamesh expressly Babylonian and Genesis expressly Hebrew? Why is Pride and Prejudice Regency England and "A Doll's House" Victorian? You will need to read in Bishop about the works, their eras, and their societies.

1. Choices:

Choice 1: Epic of Gilgamesh/Genesis

Epic of Gilgamesh, www.ancienttexts.org, (11th Tablet: The Flood). Click on Library to access, the click on Mesopotamian

Holy Bible, “Genesis” Chs. 6-9 http://holy-bible-online.com

Choice 2: Pride and Prejudice/”A Doll’s House”

Pride and Prejudice, Chs. 1-7 http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog Choose A, then scroll down to

Austen, Jane. Select Pride and Prejudice (English). Select read on-line.

Ibsen, “A Dolls House” read Acts I and II http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog . Choose I, then scroll down

to Ibsen, Henrik. Choose “A Doll’s House-Play” (English) Select read on-line.

Choice 3: On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres, The Origin of the Species

On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres, Forward, Letter, To His Holiness, Book One http://webexhibits.org/calendars/year-text-Copernicus.html

The Origin of the Species, Introduction, Ch. 1

http://www.darwin-literature.com/The_Origin_of_Species/1.html

Choice 4: The Social Contract, Republic

Social Contract, Book 3, chapters 1-4, http://www.constitution.org/jjr/socon.htm

Republic, Book One, http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/republic.2.i.html

OR

2. Paper 2 will be 3. At least two pages, double spaced analysis of ONE (1) of the following artists and paintings

(these are in your book):

Bosch, “The Creations of Eve…” (7th edition, pg. 236-237)

Rubens “The Garden of Love” (7th edition pg. 277)

Chardin, “Boy Spinning Top” (7th edition, pg. 305)

Lange, "Migrant Mother" (7th edition, pg. 384)

or a composer and piece of music from this list (You can use the links below or find your own version)

Purcell, "”Dido’s Lament” http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dido's%20lament&qs=n&form=QBVR&pq=dido's%20lament&sc=8-13&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&mid=B466E630ED70173BBCEBB466E630ED70173BBCEB

Vivaldi, "Four Seasons” excerpt

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mercury%20baroque&qs=n&form=QBVR&pq=mercury%20baroque&sc=7-15&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&mid=B819353A440717E1D143B819353A440717E1D143

Beethoven, “Moonlight Sonata”

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=beethoven%20moonlight%20sonata&qs=VI&form=QBVR&pq=beethoven&sc=8-9&sp=4&sk=VI3#view=detail&mid=54D492015DF7090EAE0954D492015DF7090EAE09

Duke Ellington, “Mood Indigo”

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=duke+ellington+mood+indigo&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=0326C200975A861689D90326C200975A861689D9

1. For this paper, you will explain, in detail, how the work or art or piece of music reflects the person who created it, and how it exemplifies the specific era in which it was created. This section is worth 25 points, so be explicit! You must give a brief biography of the artist/composer, as well. You will need to use your book and outside sources. Be sure to provide a bibliography. Look under Content for helpful suggestions.

2. Due March 26 by 11:59pm in the DropBox!

OR

3. Fine Arts Paper 4. Select a live fine arts venue. Email a link to it and ask my permission. Once I give permission, do

the following 5. buy a ticket or, if free, show up 6. Have someone there (Ushers/doyens are always willing) take a picture of you there somewhere

identifiable or with a playbill/museum brochure in your hand 7. Enjoy 8. Write a 2 page minimum (excluding notes/bibliography) paper. Include the photo or you can send

the photo to me. The analysis must be in proper essay form (paragraphs) without slang or contractions. You may use personal references. It should contain:

9. a brief description of the event 10. explain if it engaged you. How? Why? 11. discuss strong points. discuss weak points 12. Overall, how would you rate it? Why? Would you recommend it to classmates? Why or why not?

Submit to the DropBox by April 23 at 11:59PM. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A LATE PAPER FOR ANY REASON.

I have recommendations and links under Content: Fine Arts Analysis.

XI: Writing Hints:

Papers and essays are to be written in formal academic style. This means these are formal papers. The Cultural Event Analysis is less formal. See it for details.

The recommended book, Writing about Art, is recommended for students with limited knowledge about writing about art and music, as well as students who need a refresher on how to document, cite, and even put together a cohesive essay. This book is NOT required, but if you need extra help, you might wish to consider purchasing it.

Do NOT:

Use contractions (don’t, isn’t, wouldn’t, it’s)

Use personal references (I think, in my opinion, you, me, I)

Slang

Offensive language

Never plagiarize! When in doubt, use a citation. These would look like this: (Austen, 21).

Contact me if you need further help.

Please limit the number of quotes you use. No more than 10% of your paper should be quotes.

XII. Reading Requirements:

For the Midterm and the Final:

Philip Bishop, Adventures in the Human Spirit (Seventh Edition).

Chapters 1-8

For the Final

Bishop, Adventures in the Human Spirit (7th Edition)

Chapters 9-15

XIII. Tentative Calendar of Readings and Assignments

Week One:

____Read Chapter One: Humanities and Introduction to the Adventure (skim this chapter)

____Read Chapter Two: The Ancient World

______________________________________________________

Week Two:

____Read Chapter Three: Ancient Greece

____Work on Paper/Reenactment

____Extra Credit #1 due January 24. Optional

_____________________________________________________

Week Three:

____Read Chapter Four: Ancient Rome

____Work on Paper/Reenactment

______________________________________________________

Week Four:

____Read Chapter Five: The Spirit of Monotheism

___Work on Paper/Reenactment

_____________________________________________________________

Week Five:

___Read Chapter Six: The Early Middle Ages

____Class Discussion 1: February 6 or 7

____Test 1 in class February 8 or 9

______________________________________________________

Week Six:

____Read Chapter Seven: The Late Middle Ages

____Paper due February 19 by 11:59PM in the DropBox for students who chose to do it.

_________________________________________________

Week Seven:

____Read Chapter Eight: The Renaissance Spirit in Italy

____Reenactment this week (if the class votes for Option 1)

____Work on Paper 2 or Fine Arts Analysis

___________________________________________________

Week Eight:

____Read Chapter Nine: Reformation and Late Renaissance

____Test 2 (Midterm) Discussion February 7 or 8

____Test 2 (Midterm) Handed Out March 1 or 2

______________________________________________________

Week Nine:

____Read Chapter Ten: The Spirit of the Baroque

____Finish Paper 2 or work on Fine Arts Analysis

____Midterm Due March 8 or 9 by 11:59PM in the DropBox

____________________________________________________

Spring Break

_________________________________________________

Week Ten:

____Read Chapter Eleven: The Spirit of Enlightenment

____Paper 2 due on March 26 by 11:59pm in the DropBox if selected

______________________________________________________

Week Eleven:

____ Read Chapter Twelve: Revolution and Romanticism

____Work on Fine Arts Event

______________________________________________________

Week Twelve:

____ Read Chapter Thirteen: The Industrial Age

____Test 3 Discussion April 3 or 4

____Test 3 April 5 or 6 in class

______________________________________________________

Week Thirteen:

____Read Chapter Fourteen: The Spirit of Modernism

____Finish Fine Arts Paper if chosen

______________________________________________________

Week Fourteen-Fifteen:

____Read Chapter Fifteen: The Contemporary Spirit

____Fine Arts Analysis DUE April 23 by 11:59PM.

____Final Discussion December 5 or 6May 3 or 4

____Final Examination May 8 or 9. Both classes' final begins at 10:30AM

XIV. Grade Distribution and How to Calculate Your Course Grade

4 Discussions Averaged= 1/6th

4 tests, lowest dropped= 3 tests. Each test is worth 1/6th for a total of 3/6th (or 1/2)

Papers or Paper+Reenactment = 2/6ths or 1/3rd

Under Content, I have a folder on how to calculate your grade.

1. HELP! I’M DROWNING!

Humanities can be a lot of work. The best thing to do is to make a schedule. Here is a sample of the first week

Day One:

___Print and read the syllabus. Read everything under Content. Yes, EVERYTHING!

___Do Extra Credit #1. Do all parts. Follow the directions exactly. You will find them in Content, EXTRA CREDIT on D2L

___Skim Chapter One

___Do what I want. I have this covered

Day Two:

___Start Reading Chapter Two.

___Time to kick back

Day Three

___Keep Reading Chapter 2

___Do what I want. I need the break

Day Four

___I never did finish Chapter 2 so now I finish it

Day 5

___Begin to think about my papers. Or do I want to attend a Fine Arts venue? Decisions!

Day 6

___Start to read for my paper or check out Fine Arts venues listed under Content

Day 7

___Time to rest

I hope that helps!

XVII. Other Important phone numbers:

Division Chair Wayne Pryor: 979-230-3222

Student Success Center: 9879-230-3527

Counseling and Advising: 979-230-3040

Financial Aid: 979-230-3294

Student Life: 979-230-3355

IT Department for computer, email, etc. 979-230-3266