NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Introduction to Humanities I
Course prefix, number, and section number: HUMA1301 0500
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2022
Semester start and end dates: 08/22/22 – 12/10/22
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to Face
Class meeting location, days, and times: Flower Mound R 208 M & W 12:30-1:50
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: Landmarks in Humanities. Gloria K. Fiero 5th Edition
Name of instructor: Kevin Pyle
Office location: Flower Mound R 104
Telephone number: 940-668-3350
E-mail address: All correspondences through Canvas Email
Office hours for students: Monday 11:30- 12:30 (Flower Mound R 104)
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:
10 Discussions
5 Assignments
4 Quizzes
1 Group Project
1 Research Essay
Final grade scale:
10 Discussions = 250 (10x 25)
5 Assignments = 105
4 Quizzes = 100 (25 x 4)
1 Group Project = 200
1 Research Essay = 100
Total Points = 755
A = 689 – 755
B = 688 – 622
C = 621 – 555
D = 554 – 488
F = 487 – 0
Late work policy: See Make-up Policy
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
PROJECTS
There will be one Team Project assigned in class. There are 5 major topics selected for these team-based projects. The team-based projects will be assigned during class (one team per topic). The team-based projects will be presented to the class. The Rubric for determining the content, method and grading protocol will be found on Canvas. Further details about the projects can be found on Canvas under the “PROJECTS” tab.
PROJECT TOPICS
STEM The Arts Politics & War Philosophy Religion
You must choose your group topic and notify me through Canvas no later than October 3rd!
Turnaround time for grades is as follows:
Primary Source Activities, Exams and will be graded within 1 hour to 2 days after the due date.
Since I spend a great deal of time giving feedback on papers, they will be graded within three weeks.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment.
2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident.
3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”).
Attendance Policy: If you are absent more than 4 classes you will be dropped. Class starts at 12:30 and attendance will be taken at 12:35. If you are not present when attendance is taken, you are absent. 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. 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.
Make-up Policy
There is no extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements
listed. There are no makeup assignments. If you miss a unit exam for a documented approved
medical reason you will be allowed to take an all-essay question exam in its place.
The Course Calendar gives you a comprehensive look at your assignment dates, so be sure to turn in your work in on time.
Since there is ample time allotted for the completion of all your assignments and exams, there will be no makeups on Reading Discussions, Exams, Research Essay, or Primary Source Activities.
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: October 31, 2022
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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