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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Introduction to Humanities I
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Course Prefix & Number: HUMA 1301
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Section Number: 400-315
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Semester: Fall 2021
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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 create.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Martin, Jacobus. Humanities Through the Arts. 10th Ed.
One novel of the student’s choice (from the approved list). All of these can be found in a local library
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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Gainesville MSS 817
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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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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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8
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Discussion Boards (online)/Presentations (F2F)
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15
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3
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Projects
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30
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17
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Lecture Quizzes
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11
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1
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Term Paper
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19
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1
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Term Paper Outline
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2
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12
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LearnSmarts
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5
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8
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Reading Quizzes
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8
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1
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Semester Reflection
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10
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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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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Online courses are self-paced. Students are expected to meet the posted deadlines.
Students in this course are required to be at all course meetings. During presentation weeks, students who are not in class will not receive credit for the presentations or participation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1: Intro
Weeks 2-3: Art
Weeks 4-5: Photography
Weeks 6-7: Music
Weeks 7-8: Theater
Weeks 9-10: Fiction
Weeks 11-12: Film
Weeks 13-14: Television
Week 15: Summary
Week 16: Finals
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _________November 1st______.
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
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
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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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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1312
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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