HUMN
2111. Humanities I. A study of principal Western Art styles from the Ancient
World through the
Renaissance. Includes a study of selected masterpieces of architecture,
sculpture, painting, literature, and
music.
Prerequisite: Passing or exempting READ 0099. 3-0-3
Culture and Values: A Survey of the Humanities, Vol 1, Lawrence S. Cunningham (ISBN: 1-1339-5244-5)
Available for rent and as an E-text from the publisher. Go to: Cengage Brain Shop
Online Texts (posted on the main course web page)
In-class Movies
Humanities stresses the interrelationship of literature, the fine and performing arts, philosophy, and world religions with man and his need to explore, build, and create. We will survey a wide variety of arts and cultures from the ancient world to the early modern world. You will be required to use the Internet for some of the daily readings.
Hopefully, you will leave this class with an increased ability to read and to think critically. I ask of you only that you come to class, having read the day’s assignment, with an open mind, and the intention to respect everyone’s right to be heard. Please check your personal feelings about politics, homosexuality, and religion at the door.
Students will apply knowledge of historical, social, or cultural influences to understanding works of human creativity.
Students will analyze the nature of historical, political, or societal issues from various viewpoints across the globe.
4 Tests: 50% (online D2L)
Final Exam: 20% (online D2L)
Final Project: 20% (see Project)
5% annotated bibliography
5% project proposal
10% completed project
Participation: 10% (based on your attendance grade, taking into consideration your participation in class discussions)
Participation: up to negative 20% (see policy below)
I reserve the right to administratively withdraw you from my class for excessive absences.
Please note that if you are here, but engaged in something other than class discussion, you obviously are not participating and will be counted absent.
Turn off all cell phones before class begins and place them out of sight. If your cell phone rings during class or if you photograph or text message during class, you will be marked absent that day.
Positive participation is expected of everyone. Up to 20 points may be deducted from your final grade for any behaviors that negatively impact class participation. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to: cell phone use, texting, talking out of turn or disruptively, consistent or excessive tardiness, academic dishonesty, coming to class unprepared, coming to class without a book, and sleeping in class.
Tests are not cumulative, but the final exam is.
Test are given online on the D2L learning platform.
Everything that is assigned (readings and movies) and anything I say during class is “fair game” for a test.
The format for tests will vary, but may include short answer, multiple choice, explications, vocabulary, and quote identifications. You should know the title, author, and dates of everything we read and the title and director of every movie we watch.
Assignments may be made up only at the discretion of the instructor.
The reading and test schedule is subject to change.
Occasionally, the subject of sex and/or sexuality may come up during our discussions, and we may discuss portions of the Bible as literature (not absolute truth); if you cannot participate in (or at least listen to) such discussions, this is not the class for you.
I respect and listen to all points of view, but I will not tolerate intolerance, disrespect, or close-mindedness in my classroom. BE NICE.
Finally, I have no tolerance for plagiarism. Cheating is immoral and stupid. My advice to you is to avoid the internet altogether unless I send you to a specific site. Everyone must read and sign the Academic Honesty Policy available on the course web page.
“Academic dishonesty … is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise. It can include:
Plagiarism: The adoption or reproduction of original creations of another author (person, collective, organization, community or other type of author, including anonymous authors) without due acknowledgment.
Deception: Providing false information to an instructor concerning a formal academic exercise—e.g., giving a false excuse for missing a deadline or falsely claiming to have submitted work.
Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain assistance in a formal academic exercise (like an examination) without due acknowledgment.”[1]
Penalties:
1 instance of academic dishonesty: Students will receive a 0 on the assignment
2 or more instances of academic dishonesty: and an F for the course. Plagiarized papers may not be revised.
Violations of academic honesty will be reported to student conduct personnel through the SGC maxient system.
If you have a disability and require reasonable classroom accommodations, please see me after class or make an appointment during office hours. If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, please register with the Office of Disability Services in Room 118, Powell Hall, phone number 912-260-4435. Also, if you find that any content in this course is inaccessible because of your disability, please contact me as soon as possible.
Counseling Services are confidential and available upon request. If you would like to schedule a session, referral forms are located online or outside the counselor’s office. Please complete and submit the referral form to the counselor. Do not submit by email. Once you have submitted your form you will be contacted by phone to set up an appointment. The Counselor’s Office is located in Powell Hall, Room 119, phone number 912.260.4438.
We will proceed through this list in order. You need to have completed readings prior to class meetings since reading quizzes will cover assigned reading material. I will announce at the end of each class what you need to have prepared for the following class. When in doubt read ahead.
5 Shockingly Advanced Buildings ... (Reading)
Life of Leonardo da Vinci (Reading)
August 25 |
First Day of Classes |
September 1 | Labor Day -- No Classes -- Be Safe |
September 22 |
Test 1 on D2L opens |
October 10 | Test 2 on D2L opens |
October 13 |
Mid-semester (Must drop by this date to avoid academic penalties) PROJECT Proposals due. |
November 3 | Test 3 on D2L opens |
November 10 | Annotated Bibliography Due |
November 11 | Advisement Day -- No Classes -- See Your Advisor -- Register |
November 26-28 | Thanksgiving Holidays -- No Classes -- Be Safe |
December 1 | Test 4 on D2L opens |
December 5 |
Last Day of Classes Projects Due |
December 8-12 |
Final Exam Week ALL TESTS CLOSE at 11:59 P.M. December 12 |
updated: 09/10/2014 12:42:34 PM