NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Introduction to Humanities

Course prefix, number, and section number: HUMA1301

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022

Semester start and end dates: January 16-May 17

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Semester credit hours: 3

Course description: 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 create.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: No textbook required; text material will all be posted online

Name of instructor: Pat Ledbetter

Office location: 820, Gainesville campus

Telephone number: 940 668 4235

E-mail address: pledbetter@nctc.edu (please use Canvas email to communicate)

Office hours for students: Online 9:00-11:00 Monday-Thursday or by appointment

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:

Unit papers—5 papers; 60 points each = 300 points

Quizzes—6 quizzes; 50 points each = 300 points

Semester paper = 175 points

Discussion of unit topics (original posts and responses)—6 discussion boards; 30 points each = 180 points

Discussion of human rights in the news--15 points

Discussions of semester project—40 points

Final grade scale: 

Total points—1000

A=900-1000

B=800-899

C=700-799

D=600-699

F=below 600

Late work policy: Late work will usually not be accepted.  In case of an emergency situation, schedule a conference with the instructor.   

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Violations will result in a failing grade and will be reported to the Dean of Students office.

Attendance Policy: Since the success of the class depends on students interacting with each other and with the teacher, online attendance is mandatory. You will be expected to log on at least three times each week. If you fail to log in for an entire week or fail to complete two assignments in a row, you may be blocked from the course and receive an F if you fail to drop the course. 

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 4

Student Learning Outcomes:

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.

Articulate how these works express the values of the individual and society within a historical and social context.

Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in the arts and humanities.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of literature, philosophy, and the arts on cultural experiences.

Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility

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