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Course Title: Introduction to Humanities – The Cold War
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Course Prefix & Number: HUMA 1301
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Section Number: 10
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Semester: Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to recreate.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
The Devil We Knew - H.W. Brands
Superman: Red Son - Mark Millar (Comic book available in the library on from an online store)
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood Volume I – Marjane Satrapi (Graphic novel available in the library on from an online store)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Pat Ledbetter
James C. Jones
Speak with each instructor for individual office hours
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Campus/Office Location:
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MSS 820
MSS 817
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-4235
(940) 668-7731 ex. 4931
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E-mail Address:
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pledbetter@nctc.edu
jcjones@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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7
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Reading Assignments
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7 @ 35 pts
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1
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Paper
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1 @ 175 pts
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6
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Application Assignments
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6 @ 100 pts
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2
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Class Notes and Journal
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2 @ 40 pts
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A=900+ Points
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B=800-899
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C=700-799
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D=600-699
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F=Below 600
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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Reading Assignments: Students will complete one reading assignment for each unit. These are due on the first day of lecture for that unit.
Paper and Application Assignments: These assignments reflect the seven different means of cultural expression covered in this course. See Canvas for assignment summaries.
Note Checks: Taking notes is a vital part of this course, and they are necessary to complete the application assignments. We will conduct at least two random note checks during the semester to evaluate the quality of the notes you take.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
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Articulate how these works express the values of the individual and society within a historical and social context.
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Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in the arts and humanities.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of literature, philosophy, and the arts on cultural experiences.
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Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required to attend all sessions. Any student who misses a class will be assessed a five point penalty, per absence, on the reading assignment for that week.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Unit 1: Game Theory
Unit 2: Comic Books
Unit 3: Propaganda
Unit 4: Narrative
Unit 5: Music
Unit 6: Film
Unit 7: Oral Histories
Each unit will take approximately two weeks to complete.
We will meet during the week of finals, even though there is not a traditional exam. You will present your last projects on December 14th at 9:30 AM.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____November 9th __________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
X Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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