Humanities 1302
Revised August 2007
 
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
 
COURSE NUMBER: HUMA 1302
COURSE NAME: Appreciation of Humanities
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory, 0 , Contact Hours 48
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of reading section of THEA (or alternative) test, or a grade of "C" or better in READ 0303 or its equivalent.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, philosophical and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of the values that have shaped the historical development of the individual and society. This course may also be taken via the Internet.

TEXTBOOK: Landmarks in Humanities, Fiero

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the semester the student will be able to completely identify the forms, techniques, and content of some of the outstanding works and achievements of Western art, music, and literature, and will have satisfactorily completed all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on the completion of daily assignments and a comprehensive final examination not to exceed two hours.

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COURSE GRADE: The grade in this class will be determined in the following manner: the average of the chapter exams will count one-half of the final course grade; attendance and participation will count one-fourth or the final course grade; and the comprehensive final exam will count as the remaining one-fourth of the final course grade. No make-up exams will be given for missed exams. Chapter exams will consist of questions based on the review questions and web search activities from the publisher’s web site, web search activities from in-class work, and slide identification.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Web-search activities, videos, slides, assigned reading in the textbook, and lectures are the primary methods of instruction.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Examinations, attendance and participation in class-assigned activities, and a comprehensive final examination are the primary methods of evaluation.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to accomplish the following:

  1. Identify and compare by listing specific historical periods and significant events in the development of Western culture.
  2. Categorize characteristics of the changes in various periods and significant events in the development of the Western culture.
  3. Produce a list of major composers, artists, and writers of the various periods of art, music, and literature.
  4. Assemble a list of examples of cultural movements which reflect developments in music, art, and literature.
  5. Identify major musical compositions by creating a list of their composers.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to identify major art works and the artist by visual recognition.
  7. Identify literary trends and forms of literary expression by distinguishing them in selected works of literature.
  8. Compose a list of scholarly sources relating to the various periods and artists.
  9. Schedule attendance at concerts, films, exhibitions, and plays.
  10. Set up a journal logging attendance at concerts, films, art exhibitions, and any other function either assigned or attended at the initiative of the student.
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
EXPECTED CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

Tyler Junior College is committed to the promotion of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum teaching and learning. Within this context the following etiquette is expected:

1. Attend class each time the class meets. 2. Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. 3. Students are inconsiderate of their classmates when they arrive late and leave early. 4. Refrain from talking while the teacher is lecturing. 5. Idle chattering and giggling are disruptive and disrespectful to the teacher and classmates. 6. Without prior approval from the instructor, do not use any electronic device in class. 7. These devices include cell-phones, beepers, walkmans with headphones, and other such items. 8. Be attentive and participate in class.

ADA Statement: If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact ADA Student Coordinator Margaret Rapp for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact the ADA Student Coordinator if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. Ms. Rapp’s office is located on the second floor of Rogers Student Center. Her phone is (903) 510 2878. In order for the instructor of this class to allow/offer accommodations to a student, the student must present the documentation from Ms. Rapp’s office as soon as possible, at least by the end of the second class week.

Class concerns: Any student with a concern(s) about any aspect of this class should first discuss the matter with the instructor in an attempt to clear up any misunderstanding before taking the concern to the next level.

Academic Honesty: Students are expected to do their own work. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and can result in a student’s being dropped from or failed in a class. Students are responsible for reading and adherence to the policies regarding academic integrity, cheating, and plagiarism found on the English Language Studies website: http://english.tjc.edu/