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SYLLABUS
HUMANITIES ‐ 1301
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
(2401035112)
Instructor: Ed Massey Phone: 361 354 2420 e-mail: [email protected]
TEXT: Exploring the Human Spirit: An introduction to the Humanities, 2nd Ed. Pearson Custom Publishing, 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of many disciplines from several viewpoints to help understand cultural, political, philosophical and aesthetic factors which formed values that have influenced development of the individual and society.
GOALS OF THE COURSE:
1. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social contest.
3. To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
4. To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or visual or performing artist.
5. To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
7. To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
8. To identify and understand differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.
Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national, origin, gender, age, or disability.
Course schedule:
Week 1 Introduction, Begin Art (Chapters 1, 2 and 3)
Week 2 Art styles: Classical, Emotional, Impressionist and Abstract (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Handout)
Week 3 Music (Chapter 5)
Week 4 Musical Periods (Handout) Exam 1
Week 5 Drama: Introduction, Plot, and Dramatic devices “Medea” (Chapter 7)
Week 6 Drama “A Doll’s House”
Week 7 Drama “ Much Ado About Nothing”
Week 8 Mythology: Myths of Childhood, Divine Myths (Chapters 1, 3,4, and 5 from section on Mythology)
Week 9 SPRING BREAK
Week 10 Mythology: Legends “Perseus”, “Oedipus”, “Hercules” (Chapters 12, 13 , 14 ,17)
Week 11 Exam 2, Poetry (Handouts)
Week 12 Philosophy Introduction and Metaphysics (Chapters 1, 2 and 8 from section on Philosophy)
Week 13 Philosophy Epistemology, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion ( Chapters 5, 9 and 10)
Week 14 Eastern Religion, Hinduism (Chapter 3 from section on Religion)
Week 15 Buddhism ( Chapter 4)
Week 16 Review Exam 3
Week 17 Final Projects
EVALUATION METHOD: Three exams worth a maximum 100 points each will be given during the semester which will cover material from the text and material presented in class. A semester project worth a maximum 100 points to be worked on throughout the semester will count as a fourth grade. In addition, students must go to the San Antonio Museum of Art and McNay Museum and write a 3 page report or write an 8‐10 page research paper on a topic agreed upon by the instructor. The deadline to turn in the research paper or Museum report is April 29th. The report or research paper is worth a maximum of 100 points. The final grade will be determined by averaging the three exam grades, the project grade and report/research paper.
A= 90‐100 B= 80‐89 C= 70‐79 D= 60‐69 F=below 60
Students may earn extra credit by attending extracurricular activities designated by the instructor throughout the semester. (5 points maximum added to final average) A 1‐2 page typed summary/reaction paper must be submitted for each extra credit activity in order to receive points. A list of possible extra credit possibilities will be handed out during the first two weeks of the semester. The deadline to turn in extra credit is April 29th.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to make every effort to attend classes. Students who miss more than 4 day classes are subject to being dropped from class or given the grade of "F" . Absences due to officially sponsored college events which are cleared by memo from the appropriate Dean of Instructional Services will not be counted as absences. If a student arrives at class after attendance has been taken, it is the
student's responsibility to insure that the absence is removed. Habitual tardiness may result in the student being dropped from class.
DEFINITION OF ABSENCE: An "absence" means that a student is not physically present at the scheduled class meeting and that the instructor has not been notified by either Program Director that the student is excused from class to participate in an official college activity .
POLICY ON MAKE‐UP TESTS:
Students are expected to take scheduled tests; however, in case of emergencies a student may be able to arrange a make‐up test. All make‐up exams will be given the last week of classes. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange for the exam.
DISABILITIES:
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class, should contact the Counseling Office as soon as possible to make arrangements. In accordance with Federal Law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of disability to the Special Needs Counselor. For more information, please go by the Counseling Office, or contact:
Beeville Counselor, Eddie Rojas, [email protected] (361)354‐2731 or 2720
Alice Counselor, Dee Berthold, [email protected] (361)664‐2981 Ext 3045
Kingsville Counselor, Pete Trevino, [email protected] (361)591‐1615 Ext 4077
Pleasanton Counselor, Lauren Denver, [email protected] (830)569‐4222 Ext 1203
BEHAVIOR:
Talking and rude or inconsiderate behavior in class WILL NOT be tolerated. Students who violate this policy will be warned and if the behavior continues will be dropped from class or given a grade of "F".
Any student found cheating or plagiarizing as defined by the Student Handbook on any assignment or exam will receive a grade of "F" for the class and will be referred to the Student Affairs Office for further action. The use of any aid not specifically authorized on any exam will be considered cheating.
GRIEVANCES:
Students who have concerns with this class should follow grievance procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Students should attempt to reconcile their concerns with the instructor first. If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved, the student can appeal to the Division Chair, Ed Massey, and then to the Dean of Instructional Services, Dr. Bruce Exstrom. See Student Handbook ‐ Grievances.
UNIT ONE: ART
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• Define and discuss the basic building blocks of art. • Analyze an example of art and tell how the artist uses line, form, composition,
and color to impact the viewer. • Discuss the characteristics of the major styles of art and classify examples as
such.
UNIT TWO: MUSIC
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• Define and discuss the basic elements of music. • Discuss how music affects the listener. • Discuss the characteristics of the six musical periods and identify examples of
each. • Know the major composers of each of the musical periods.
UNIT THREE: DRAMA
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• To discuss the origins of Greek Theater . • To discuss the three types of theaters. • To discuss the three parts of plot development. • To discuss three dramatic devices, foreshadowing, discovery and reversal. • To analyze the plays covered in class in terms of plot development, dramatic
devices and theme.
UNIT FOUR: MYTHOLOGY
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• Discuss three types of Devine Myths and give examples. • Discuss Legends and give examples. • Discuss the characteristics of the "Hero Myth" motif and give examples. • Discuss Folk Tales, Fairytales, and Fables and give examples.
UNIT FIVE: PHILOSOPHY
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• Define philosophy. • Discuss the major subdivisions of philosophy; metaphysics, ethics,
epistemology and philosophy of religion. • Discuss the major theories discussed in class and be able to apply to real‐life
situations.
UNIT SIX: RELIGION
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
• Discuss the basic teaching of Hinduism. • Define key terms of Hinduism. • Discuss the basic teachings of Buddhism. • Define the key terms of Buddhism.
FINAL PROJECT
Each student will submit a final project to be presented to the class. The project will include a piece of art (collage, painting, or sculpture), an original poem and a selection of instrumental music all dealing with the same abstract idea, i.e. love, ambition, hate, etc. The student will be graded on how he/she is able to integrate the three mediums into a coherent expression of the theme..
