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HUM 2210 presents an intercultural survey of the humanistic arts from the perspectives of various cultures which in addition to the Western European heritage may include the the East, Africa, and the Americas from pre-history through the Medieval period.

The humanistic arts, which are taught, include:

  • the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and film);
  • the performing arts (music, dance, and theatre);
  • and the literary arts (poetry and prose).
    Closely allied to these arts are philosophy, religion, and history.

Given the nature of a survey class we will be covering much of the material in the text, but I will also be giving you supplemental information and handouts. My goal is for you to have an experience with the arts, which were produced by the many cultures that we will be studying. We can choose to spend more time on any area we are covering. Just ask.

TEXT: The Humanistic Tradition by Gloria Fiero. Please purchase volume one and two. Unless otherwise indicated please read all the materials in the chapters. The text information will be supplemented by web postings, videotapes, slides, and pertinent films. Some of these tapes are available in the MCC library.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 


1. to increase the understanding of the influences of political, cultural, and scientific events and values upon those who were creating and producing the humanistic arts of a given time period.

2. to gain knowledge of the basic elements or tools the author/artist uses to create his/her work.

3. to create an awareness of the different ways of seeing and interpreting the visual and literary arts.

PREREQUISITES : ENC 1101 and concurrent registration or completion of ENC 1102.

GENERAL EDUCATION / GORDON RULE
This course meets the General Education Humanities requirement and fulfills the international/intercultural requirement as well as the Gordon Rule. The MCC Division of Arts and Letters & Social and Behavioral Sciences requires a minimum of 6,000 words in Gordon Rule courses. A grade of "C" is necessary to meet this requirement.

GRADING SCALE / ASSIGNMENTS

A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F below 60

Journal Assignments = 10%
Unit Tests = 60%
Final Paper = 30%

EXAMS

Unit tests will be drawn from the text, handouts, slides and lectures. Tests will consist of identifying slides, defining terms, describing the contributions by significant historical figures or events, and essay questions. Study guides are posted on the web site within each unit. We will have an exam after each major unit. If you have an extreme circumstance that causes you to miss an exam, make up exams must be taken within ten days of the original exam date.

ATTENDANCE




Attendance is essential to your success. While the films and slides may not be complex in themselves, it will be exceedingly difficult for me to explain to you what we did in the class that you missed. We also will have class discussions related to the journal questions that will require your attendance. Therefore, if you miss more than 4 class periods you be dropped from the class. If you exceed the number of allowable absences after the drop period you will be assigned a failing grade.

Withdrawal Policy: In accordance with Manatee Community College policy as stated in the college catalogue, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without the academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal date deadline as listed in the Manatee Community College academic calendar. This semester, that date is October 29th, 2007.

While you must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure, I strongly encourage you to talk with me first. If you remain in the course after that date, you will be given a grade. Throughout your community college career in Florida, you may accumulate only two W's in any course, on your third attempt at any course in which you have two W's you must be given a grade. Ask me if you have any questions about this policy.

Students are expected to abide by the "Code of Conduct" specified in the Student Handbook.

OFFICE HOURS/ Communication

7:30-8:30 a.m. and noon- 1:00 p.m. MWF or by appointment,
7:30-8:30 a.m. and 12:30- 1:00 p.m. T-TH or by appointment.

Email: Please communicate with me by using your official MCC email address.

JOURNALS

There are ten journal assignments, which are posted on the web site in the appropriate units. The assignments need to be TYPED and placed into a double pocket paper folder. Affix the question at the top of the page and at the bottom center of the last are listed below. Try to answer each of the questions thoughtfully using the proper spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. At the bottom center of the last page of each assignment indicate the number of words that you have written. The minimum word count for each journal assignment is 250 words.

Place your essay in a notebook that includes a cover page with your name, goo number, and the assignment name in chronological order. (See the sample below). As a reader you are asked to read the entry and note with a "+" that the journal length and content are consistent with the assignment or note with a "O" that the journal assignment is incomplete. Also please list the last four digits of your social security number. (See the sample below). If your assignment is not ready on time due date you need to add 100 words and turn the assignment into the instructor.

A COMPLETED JOURNAL IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE A GRADE FOR THE COURSE.

SAMPLE: Mary Smith 299-00-0000

1. Willendorf 8/29/95 + 1234

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1.Demonstrate the knowledge of the basic vocabulary used to identify the essential characteristics of such artistic genres as painting, sculpture, architecture, theatre, music, dance, and literature.

2. Discuss the various developments in the humanistic arts as they are affected by historical, social, political, and economic events of the times.

3. Realize the importance that artistic phenomena play in the development of a nation or culture.

4. Correlate the creative and aesthetic values as revealed through the arts especially mythology with his or her philosophy of life and everyday living.

5. Identify the major contributions in the humanistic arts from the Stone Age through the period of High Gothic.

6. Compare and contrast the humanistic arts that were produced by  the state, the church, and the masses.

7. Theorize about the significance of creativity in the human experience.

8. Demonstrate the interdependency of world cultures and their relationships in the arts.

9. Create a research project using both traditional and online research tools, which discusses in depth a humanistic art  representing the contribution of a culture, artist, writer, architect,  or musician of the student's choosing.

10. Demonstrate college level writing skills through the execution of research projects, exams, and/or journals.