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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Humanities: The Human Experience
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1301
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Section Number:
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315
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Semester/Year:
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F 2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A survey of the human experience through various cultural expressions, with special attention to the primary academic disciplines within the Humanities. Throughout the course, students will not only engage with the creations of others, but will learn how to bring their own experience to life.
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Course Prerequisite(s): ENG 1301 (Or another writing course, whatever the case may be)
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Martin, David F. Humanities Through the Arts. 10th Ed.
One novel of the student’s choice (from the approved list)
Excerpts from several different sources
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through Canvas, to the McGraw-Hill publishing Connect website.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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James C. Jones
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Campus/Office Location:
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MSS 817 Gainesville, TX
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Telephone Number:
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940 301 1571
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E-mail Address:
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jcjones@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9-12
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9-11
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9-12
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9-11
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Upswing 6-8
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Upswing 4:30-6
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Upswing 4:30-6
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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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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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14
12
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Chapter Summaries (drop 2)
Chapter Readings
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15%
10%
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1
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Experience
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15%
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1
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Analysis
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15%
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1
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Creation
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15%
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1
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Term Paper
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15%
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1
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Term Paper Outline
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5%
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1
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Semester Reflection
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10%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Chapter Summaries: Wednesday of the week assigned
Project Assignments: Varies by project/material
Portfolio Presentation: Dec 11
Paper Deadline: Nov 20
Outline Deadline: Oct 23
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS
All assignments have detailed descriptions and requirements online.
Experiences: Because the emphasis of this course is on understanding the human experience, students will be expected to participate in and see expressions of their theme (Love) from new perspectives. The experience assignments require the student to go out into the community and engage with at least two different disciplines within the Humanities. For this semester, students will be able to choose from a project based on either a live theater/musical/opera performance or attendance of a religious service. See the individual assignments for more information.
Analysis: A critical part of studying the Humanities is being able to see cultural artifacts through a critical lens. Through the analysis assignments, students will examine a piece of culture, place it in its proper historical frame of reference, discuss the artist/author’s influences and intentions, and demonstrate knowledge of the artifact’s place in society. This semester, students can choose from an analysis project on either philosophy, music, or movies.
Creation: Along with understanding how other people deal with the student’s theme for the semester, students must learn how to express their own experiences. To do this, students will work on creative projects that allow them to make their own unique artifacts. Students will choose projects in one of the following areas: Painting/Sculpture/Digital Art, Poetry, or Non-Fiction Essay Writing.
Semester Reflection: In lieu of a final exam, students will give an oral presentation about what they’ve learned throughout the semester (for online courses, students will upload a video presentation of their work).
Chapter Discussions: Students will read and summarize the information from the textbook and/or secondary reading for the unit. Each post must be at least 300 words with at least two responses to other classmates of at least 50 words. Students’ main posts are due Thursday of the week they are assigned, and classmate responses are due by Saturday at 11:59 PM.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _______Nov 1st________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core___________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
X History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
X Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal 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. Ben King
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Office Location:
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Corinth, 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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bking@nctc.edu
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