NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Introduction to Humanities I
Course prefix, number, and section number: HUMA1301
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2026
Semester start and end dates: January 12-May 9 (16 Week)/March 16-May 9 (2nd 8 Week)
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: None
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:
Product - JACOBUS CNCT AC HUMTS THRU ARTS 11 Connect Access code w/ ebook
NEW ISBN: 9781266152474
**VERY IMPORTANT**
You need to opt out of the Bookstore program for this course. The book MUST be purchased through the publisher link that you can access by clicking on the first reading assignment or by using the McGraw Hill Connect link on the left side of the page.
Name of instructor: James C. Jones
Office location: Gainesville MSS 824
Telephone number: 940-668-7734 ex. 4398
E-mail address: jcjones@nctc.edu
Office hours for students:
M/W
8 AM - 9 AM (Online)
2 PM - 3 PM (Gainesville)
Tuesday
9 AM - 12 PM (Online)
Thursday
9 AM - 12 PM (Gainesville)
1 PM - 2 PM (Gainesville)
Other hours available 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:
6 Discussions 20%
4 Major Assignments 50%
3 Projects
1 Semester Reflection
2 Papers
1 Term Paper
1 Service Learning Project
Reading Assignments 10%
7 Reading Quizzes
I reserve the right to add additional quizzes under the Reading Assignments category, if student activity shows that students are not watching the lecture materials. Those new quizzes will cover material only discussed in lecture.
**NOTE**
Chapter readings count for 0% of your grade.
**NOTE**
The major assignments/papers are designed to test mastery of the core ideas of the course. As a result, failure to complete all of the major assignments and both papers for the course will result in a failing grade for the class, regardless of the scores on other assignments.
Final grade scale:
- A= 90+%
- B= 80-89%
- C= 70-79%
- D= 60-69%
- F= <60%
Late work policy:
All work is due on the due date. Assignments will lock on the due date and will not be reopened, without prior arrangements.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
There is ZERO tolerance for violations of the NCTC Academic Honesty policy. Any violation will automatically result in a 0 for the assignment, and may result in a failing grade for the course. See the Academic Honesty page in the Welcome module for a list of prohibited activities.
**NOTE** The use of AI on any assignment is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty policy. Students caught using AI will receive a 0 for the assignment. This policy includes all major assignments and discussion boards.
Attendance Policy: Online students must keep up with the due dates and assignments. Face to face students must attend every session. More than three absences for the semester may result in the student being dropped from the course. Attendance will be taken at the start of class. Any student not present when their name is called during the calling of attendance will be counted absent.
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: March 20th (16 Week)/April 20th (2nd 8 Week)
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
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Charles Adams
Office location: Flower Mound Campus, room 107
Telephone number: 972-899-8424
E-mail address: cadams@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Denton Exchange, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu