HUMANITIES 131 CULTURAL CONNECTIONS SYLLABUSDATE LECTURE/DISCUSSION TOPICS READINGSJournal I dueHUMANITIES 131CULTURAL CONNECTIONSWinter 2008Instructors: Martha Petry Syd ThomasJCC Offices BW 241; BW 240Telephones: 517-796-8530; 517-796-8520E-mail [email protected] [email protected] Hours 8-11, 2-3 T; 9-3 R 9:30-11 T; 2-5 Tand by Appointment and by AppointmentLecture/Discussion: Tuesdays, 11 am-1:54 pm, BW 101Textbooks: Arts and Culture, Benton and DiYanni; Combined Volume, 3rd editionThings Fall Apart, Chinua AchebeThe Course: Humanities 131 is an interdisciplinary course that examines contemporary issues, their human and technological components and their historical precedents through art, music, literature, film, and philosophy. During this semester wewill focus on the creative expressions that stem from human beings describing the world in which they--and we--live and those expressions that stem from human beings--and ourselves--searching for answers. Coursework: Participation is necessary. This means reading, viewing, listening, and researching assigned "texts" (i.e., literature, art, music). It means both thinking about the ideas you find and expressing your own in class discussions. You will also participate through writing. You will keep a reflective journal of your ideas and responses to the reading and lectures and hand it in at assigned times. Another important component of theclass is the cultural events project. You will be asked to attend an artistic cultural event outside class (symphony concerts, plays, dance performances, museum visits, special film showings, etc.) and give your written response to it. The written project must be the equivalent of 3 to 5 typed pages. There will be three exams, each covering approximately 5 weeks of the coursework. For 12 of the 16 weeks, at the start of class, there will be 10 item quizzes over the assigned readings; there are no make-up quizzes; the lowest two will be dropped. The small group project and presentation will consist of exploring a Non-Western culture—its traditions, values, beliefs, customs, and also its artistic expressions—through history, architecture, visual art, music, literature and/or other artifacts of this culture. Grading: The three exams count as 45% of the final grade.Ten quizzes count as 15% of the final grade.Your journal grade and participation are 20%.The cultural events project counts as 10%.The small group project and presentation count as 10%.COLLEGE ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICYAcademic honesty is expected of all students. It is the ethical behavior that includes producing your own work and not representing others’ work as your own, either by plagiarism, by cheating, or by helping others to do so.Plagiarism is the failure to give credit for the use of material from outside sources. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to: Using data, quotations, or paraphrases from other sources without adequate documentation; submitting others’ work as your own, and, exhibiting other behaviors generally considered unethical.Associate Degree Outcomes. The Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. Several of these Associate Degree Outcomes are addressed in this class—aesthetic understanding and appreciation and cultural diversity. Each of these is explained below. Particular skills or attitudes will be measured throughlarge and small group discussions, your reflective journals; quizzes and essay exams; collaborative presentations and the cultural events project.Understanding and appreciating aesthetic experience and artistic creativity (ADO 6)- Meaning and Understanding—explains the historical, cultural, and social contexts of selected works of visual art, music, literature from Western and Non-Western cultures, - Analysis and Interpretation—applies methods of analysis and interpretation, using discipline specific language to support critical reflection - Engagement—initiates and sustains a discussion of the creative contexts within which artists’ work and the artists’ resulting creative choices- Evaluation—articulates a personal critique of artistic works, based upon aesthetic standards- Approaches works of creative expression with openness and interest; appreciates the world of the creative imagination as a form of knowledge Understanding and respecting the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures (ADO 10)- Articulates and evaluates the literary and artistic contributions of individuals from groups with which one identifies - Articulates and evaluates the cultural contributions of individuals from groups other than one’s own; recognizes and evaluates stereotypes- Identifies examples of ethnocentrism, oppression, and dominant group privilege- Relates personal experiences that have led to embracing diversity-Please let us know what we can do to help you in your learning or comfort.Tutors (plus additional services for academic success) can be accessed by calling 796-8415 or by stopping by the Center for Student Success, Bert Walker Hall Room 123. Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act) should contact the Center for Student Success. This is the first step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to facilitate your learning.HUMANITIES 131 CULTURAL CONNECTIONS SYLLABUSWinter 2008DATE LECTURE/DISCUSSION TOPICS READINGS Jan. 8 COURSE INTRODUCTION To prepare for next week:** Complete Introductory LetterText: xxi-xxxiii What is Art Discussion 247-288; 293-303;Timeline**All assigned Readings are to be read before our next sessionJan. 15 Middle Ages: Cathedrals, Art, Gregorian ChantText: 305-347 Video: The Middle Ages CrusadesIntroduction to IconographyJan. 22 Early and High Renaissance Text:349-375Individual Activity: Observation of the Natural WorldJan. 29 The Renaissance in Northern EuropeText: 377-415Journal I due Feb. 5 NO CLASS – STUDENT SUCCESS DAY Non-Western Culture Project Presentation Planning Session—Small GroupsFeb. 12 BAROQUE AGE: Text:401-4; 410-12Reformation & Counter-Reformation Handout Study QuestionsFeb. 19 Exam #1 Text: 417-30;434-43; HandoutAbsolutism: Louis XIV and the Palace at VersaillesFeb. 26 Rococo, Anti-Rococo Painting Text: 443-56; 464-8; 193-206;Enlightenment Ideas Neo-Classicism in Painting and Classicism in MusicMarch 4