DEP T. of HUMANITIES and PHILOSOPHY

DEP’T. of HUMANITIES and PHILOSOPHY Humanities 2223, Renaissance to Modern, CRN 14208, TR 11-12:15, LA Rm 222 Course Syllabus-Fall 2010 14215, TR 12:30-1:45, LA 222 Dr. Jamie Childs, Lecturer; M.A. Music History, 14217, TR 3:30-4:45, LA 222 Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts 14224, MW 3:30-4:45, LA 222 Office: LA205D; Office Hours: T/TH 2-3:15 P.M. and M/W 12-2p.m. by appointment Telephone: 974-5679 email: [email protected]

Text: The Western Humanities, Renaissance to Present and Readings in Western Humanities (both vols. ii, packaged together). Matthews and Platt, 7th ed.,McGraw-Hill, 2011.

Course Description (Undergrad Catalogue): “General Humanities, Renaissance to Modern is a survey of art, architecture, music literature, philosophy and religion of Western culture from the end of the Medieval period to modern times.”

Further Description and Objectives: In essence, this is a "cultural history" survey class designed to stimulate awareness of the basics of human endeavor and achievement within Western civilizations. The class will consist of lectures and discussions about the cultural achievements themselves, and why they have come to be the foundation of our society. Additionally, the class will be enlivened with a variety of audio-visual aids pertaining to subjects under discussion. These will include PowerPoint presentations and/or slides and videos of historic artworks and performances, and recordings of historic music. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to recognize and identity historical figures, movements, and cultural accomplishments presented in class lectures, textbook readings, and audio-visual supplements.

Course Prerequisites: English 1113 and 1213. Writing skills of college level are necessary. The student is expected to fulfill the following requirements:

Reading Assignments: The student is expected to read the assignments thoroughly before coming to class and to take lecture notes carefully. All lecture information, reading assignments, and audio-visual presentations are subject for exams. Reading assignments, from both the text and Reading s, will be written on the board on a weekly basis. Additional assignments might include attendance of performances and gallery exhibitions that take place on or near the campus.

Exams, Quizzes, and Class Presentations: Grades will be based on three major exams, the first and second are each worth 100 points. The third exam, which is worth 130 points and is NOT comprehensive, will be administered during finals week. The three exams will contain both objective questions (multiple choice, true/false and fill-in-the-blank), and subjective questions (identification of terms, identification of artworks, and essay). See dates of exams in Calendar on the following page. Also, a series of four quizzes, over reading assignments and lectures, each worth 10 points, will be given according to the dates in the Calendar. Additionally, a class presentation, which addresses a given cultural topic (TBA), will be assigned during the semester; given in class, and is worth 30 points.

Late or Missed Work: No exam may be made up without qualified documentation of the reason for missing the exam within 24 hours; with qualified documentation, a make-up may be taken within the following week. Make-up exams may differ somewhat from the original test. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.

Attendance: Attendance is a necessity and will be taken on a daily basis. Each student is permitted three absences. A student's final semester average may be reduced by 3 points for each unexcused absence after that. With the exception of the 3 permitted absences, all absences are considered unexcused unless the student provides qualified documentation of the reason for the absence. I strongly suggest that you do not miss class; missing over one third of the classes (over 10) will result in automatic failure of the course.

Expectation of Student Conduct: In addition to commonly-accepted courteous behavior in class, all students must agree to turn off and put away cell phones before class begins. Text messaging in class will result in the student’s dismissal from the classroom and will be recorded as an unexcused absent, with points deducted from grade average as above (see Attendance policy.) Early departures from class will also be recorded as unexcused absences.

Grading Scale: A total 400 points is possible from combined exam scores (330 total points), the quizzes (40 points) and class presentation (30 points): A= 90-100% (of 400 total) B=80-89% D=60-69% C=70-79% F=below 60%

Calendar/Course Outline: Although there may be some slight modifications necessary as the semester unfolds, we will try to maintain the following schedule: Week 1-Week 5: Chaps. 11, 12, and 13: The Early Renaissance, The High Renaissance and Early Mannerism, and Northern Humanism and Renaissance, Religious Reformations, and Late Mannerism. Week 3: Quiz No. 1 Week 5: Review and Exam 1 over Chaps. 11, 12, and 13.

Week 6-Week 10: Chaps. 14,15, 16, and 17: The Baroque Ages I and II, The Age of Reason, and Revolution ...and Response. Week 7, Quiz No. 2 Week 10: Review, and Exam 2 over Chaps 14, 15, 16, and 17.

Week 11-15: Chaps 18, 19, 20, and 21 (Selected portions TBA): The Triumph of Bourgeoisie, Age of Early Modernism, Age of the Masses . . ., Age of Anxiety and Beyond, and Chaps 8-11: World Views: Topics in Non-Western Art. Weeks 10 - 15: Class presentations scheduled. Week 12: Quiz No. 3 Week 16: Quiz No. 4 Week 16: The Final Exam, over Chaps 18, 19, 20, 21, and 8-11 will be given during its regularly scheduled time during Finals Week:

11 a.m. class, T/R: 11-12:50, R, Dec 16 12:30 class, T/R: 1-2:50, T, Dec 14 3:30 class, T/R: 3-4:50, T, Dec 14 3:30 class, M/W: 3-4:50, W, Dec 15

This syllabus is subject to change; all changes will be announced in class. Students are responsible for noting all syllabus changes. See attached Student Information page for ADA statement and additional information. The information page may also be found online at: http://broncho2.uco.edu/academicaffairs/StudentInfoSheet.pdf. ADDENDUM TO SYLLABUS, HUM 2223, FALL 2010 EXAM AND QUIZ DATES FOR: CRNs 14224, 14208, 14215, 14217 Dr. Jamie Childs Quiz No. 1, Week 3, Sept. 8 (M/W class) and Sept. 9 (T/R class) Exam No.1, Week 5, Sept. 22 (M/W class) and Sept. 23 (T/R class) Quiz No.2, Week 7, Oct. 6 (M/W class) and Oct. 7 (T/R class) Exam No. 2, Week 10, Oct. 27 (MW class) and Oct. 28 (T/R class) Quiz No. 3, Week 12, Nov. 10 (M/W class) and Nov. 11 (T/R class) Quiz No. 4, Week 16, Dec. 8 (M/W class) and Dec. 9 (T/R class)