Course Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS GUIDE

HUMANITIES 101

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Semester/year: Fall 2016                                                     Office Hours: Flexible-Will return calls and emails as quickly as possible

Instructor: Susie Kapeleris                                                                                            

E-Mail Address: skapeleris@csi.edu                                 Cell Phone:

                                                                                                    208-420-2959

 

1. Course Description:

                   Introduction to Humanities 101 is an inquiry into the disciplines of the humanities with emphasis on artistic achievements from the beginnings of civilization to the Renaissance. Arranged thematically rather than chronologically, the class takes a broad look at the humanities through the arts.

 

2. Pre-requisites: None

 

3. Required Textbooks and Supplies:

• The Human Spirit: Sources in the Western Humanities Vol. 1
• activate your EagleMail account
• Access to the internet for lecture links and class participation!

 

 

4. This course meets the College of Southern Idaho requirements for a General Education Course in the area of Humanities. 

           

Humanities General Education Student Learning Outcomes:

 

General education courses in the humanities address at least three of the following five student learning outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate how the arts, philosophy, or languages reflect and shape humanity and the values of cultures.
2. Students will analyze major artistic and philosophical works from representative periods and movements.
3. Students will recognize and gain an understanding of cultural diversity as reflected in languages, the arts, or philosophy.
4. Students will develop the skills to critically evaluate artistic and philosophical works and their contribution to the human experience.
5. Students will possess the skills to initiate and sustain conversations in which they can communicate competently at the level appropriate to their language exposure and experience.

General education in the humanities develops knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable one to value, reflect upon, and gain an understanding of the arts, philosophy and cultural diversity. In addition to the humanities general education objectives, this course includes the following objectives:

 

Course Objectives

1. To give students a general exposure to the various genres of the humanities
2. To help students gain an understanding of what comprises a piece of art, music, cinema, drama, literature, photography, poetry
3. Develop a student’s capacity to critically analyze works of art
4. To broaden students’ perspectives within the humanities and to introduce them not only to Western culture but to other cultures and beliefs as well
5. To explore how the humanities are closely connected to philosophy, mythology, religion, morality, love, happiness, death, nature, technology and society
6. Develop a student’s ability to write effective essays and paper.

 

 

 

5. Outcomes Assessment:

Reaching the desired outcomes will be evaluated by:

Weekly write-ups (1 page) 12 assignments  @ 25 pts. each = 300 points (30% of final grade)

 

Midterm and Final examinations 200 points total (100 points each) (20% of final grade)

 

Discussion boards 300 points total (12 @25 pts. each) (30% of final grade)

 

Art Spotlight= 200 points (20% of final grade)

 

1000 possible points total

7. Policies and Procedures:

         

1. Attendance policy- Must participate each week
2. Required assignments:

 -Weekly Write up (3 paragraphs) on topic of choice

-Complete assigned readings and examinations

-Active participation in discussion boards

-Art spotlight through Khan Academy

1. Late policy- late work will only be accepted with prior notification and arrangements. Some late work may be accepted with a lowered grade.
2. Plagiarism: Submission of a paper in which portions are paraphrased without documentation or are identical to published or unpublished material from another author. - Plagiarism is considered a very serious offense and will not be tolerated. ; In the case of a student who willfully plagiarizes, the student will fail the course with an "F.”

 

8. Grading Practices:

                   Grading Scale 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69%D 59% or less F

         

It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course.

 

A student may drop a course or all courses prior to the end of late registration (first Friday of the term) without it being recorded on the student’s official transcript. A student initiated drop after the late registration period is considered a withdrawal, and results in the grade of W.

 

(Students may drop courses online until the end of the late registration period. In order to withdraw from one or more courses following late registration, a completed registration form is required. Instructions on the form indicate when a signature of instructor and/or Financial Aid advisor is required. The completed form may be submitted to Admissions & Records or any off-campus center.)

 

NOTE:  Students may withdraw from courses until 75% of the course meetings have elapsed. No course may be withdrawn from after 75% of the course has elapsed.

 

10. CSI E-mail

Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI students get a college email account. Student e-mail addresses have the following format: <address>@eaglemail.csi.edu where <address> is a name selected by the student as a part of activating his/her account. Students activate their accounts and check their CSI e-mail online at http://eaglemail.csi.edu. Instructors and various offices send messages to these student accounts. Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important messages and deadlines. At the beginning of each semester free training sessions are offered to students who need help in using their accounts.   

 

11. On-line course evaluation statement:

To help instructors continually improve courses, students are strongly encouraged to go online to http://evaluation.csi.edu and complete anonymous evaluations which open two weeks before the end of the course and close the last day of class.  When students enter the site, they find evaluations for their enrolled courses. Thank you for this valuable input!

 

12. Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for reasonable accommodations.  To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact Student Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class(es).  Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. 208.732.6260 or e-mail Scott Scholes, sscholes@csi.edu.

13. Nondiscrimination Statement:

It is the policy of the College of Southern Idaho to comply with all federal, state and local authorities requiring nondiscrimination, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Orders 12898 (Environmental Justice) and 13166 (Limited English Proficiency).  College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer.

The college does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject any individual to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, protected veteran status, limited English proficiency, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

For more information or if you believe you have been subject to discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or if you believe you have been subject to discrimination on any other basis, please contact the College of Southern Idaho’s Title IX, ADA, and 504 Coordinator: Eric Nielson, Director of Human Resources, (208) 732-6267 or Nolan Goubeaux, Associate Dean of Students, 208-732-6225.

 

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

810 3rd Avenue #750

Seattle, WA  98104

(206) 607-1600

OCR.Seattle@ed.gov

 

14. Academic Integrity Statement

The College values its mission as an educational institution.  CSI students, faculty, staff, and administration are expected to be honest in all aspects of their college education and employment. All student work is evaluated with the assumption that the work presented is the individual’s own. All work submitted is to be a representation of an individual’s own ideas, concepts, and understanding. Anything less is unacceptable and is subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student and Faculty Handbooks.  Please see the Academic Integrity Website for more information

 

15. Extra Credit will be available by providing critical review of Community art events or the Herrett Center exhibits or completing extra Art Spotlights. Please contact me for more information if you are interested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. Topical Outline for the Course and Due Date Sheet:

Humanities 101 Fall 2016

Tentative Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, reading assignments are from The Human Spirit: Sources in the Western Humanities, Vol. 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 1:  9/19-9/25	Reading: Pages 1-29 Weekly writeup due 9/24
Week 2: 9/26-10/2	Reading: Pages 30-58 Weekly writeup due 10/1
Week 3: 10/3-10/9	Reading: Pages 58-105 Weekly writeup due 10/8 Art Spotlight 1 due 10/8
Week 4: 10/10-10/16	Reading: 106-137 Weekly writeup due 10/15
Week 5: 10/17-10/23	Reading: Pages 137-152 and review Weekly writeup due 10/22 Midterm due 10/23
Week 6: 10/24-10/30	Reading: Pages 153-171 Weekly writeup due 10/29 Art Spotlight 2 due 10/29
Week 7: 10/31-11/6	Reading: Pages 172-205 Weekly writeup due 11/5
Week 8: 11/7-11/13	Reading: Pages 206-241 Weekly writeup due 11/12
Week 9: 11/14-11/20	Reading: Pages 245-262 Weekly writeup due 11/19 Art Spotlight 3 due 11/19
Week 10: 11/21-11/27	Reading: Pages 263-290 Weekly Writeup due 11/26
Week 11: 11/28-12/4	Reading: Pages 290-307 Weekly writeup due 12/3
Week 12: 12/5-12/11	Reading: Pages 308-315 Weekly writeup due  12/10 Art Spotlight 4 due 12/10
Week 13: 12/12-12/15	Final exam due 12/15