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Modernist Paris: Artists and Intellectuals Subject Area/Course Number: Humanities 30 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Modernist Paris: Artists and Intellectuals Subject Area/Course Number: Humanities 30 New Course OR Existing Course Author(s): Mariel Morison, Jennifer Saito Subject Area/Course No.: HUMAN-030 Units: 3 Course Title: Modernist Paris: Artists & Intellectuals Discipline(s): Humanities, Art, Drama, Music, English, Philosophy, History Pre-Requisite(s): None Co-Requisite(s): Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL-100 Catalog Description: An integrated interdisciplinary approach to intellectual and cultural history, using the products of Modernism—philosophy, literature, art, music, dance and film, and focusing on Paris as a nexus of creative thought in the period from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th. In this broad context, students will investigate the intellectual, artistic and philosophical foundations of Modernism in Western culture. Schedule Description: Pablo Picasso. Gertrude Stein. Ernest Hemingway. Isadora Duncan. What do they have in common? All these artists and intellectuals converged on Paris in the early 20th century to contribute to Modernism, a radical, wide-reaching movement. Its ideas and aesthetics forever shifted the trajectory of art and still linger today. Whether it was through poetry, fiction, music, theater, film, dance, philosophy, photography, or painting, the Modernist’s quest for heresy and self-scrutiny shook foundations and changed culture. While Modernism developed in many locations, Paris in particular was the center of it all. Why was this? How did this all happen? And why should I care about this today? If you love Paris or relish the idea of an interdisciplinary study of radical art and ideas, then this class is for you! Hrs/Mode of Instruction: Lecture: _54___ Scheduled Lab: ____ HBA Lab: ____ Composition: ____ Activity: ____ Total Hours _54___ Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 Student Choice (SC) 2 3 Last date of Assessment: Fall 2018 Cohort #: _4____ Please apply for: LMC General Education Requirement(s): Arts & Humanities Transfer to: CSU UC IGETC Area __3B__ CSU GE Area__C2__ C-ID Number ______ Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 1 of 10 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Modernist Paris: Artists and Intellectuals Subject Area/Course Number: Humanities 30 Signatures: Department Chair Date Librarian Date Dean (Technical Review) Date Curriculum Committee Chair Date President/Designee Date CCCCD Approval Date (Board or Chancellor's Office) Date STAND ALONE COURSE: YES NO Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: YES NO LMC GE Requirement Approved by the Curriculum Committee: _________________ FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTION BELOW. Begin in Semester ______________ Catalog year 20____/20_____ Class Max: ________________ Dept. Code/Name:_______________ T.O.P.s Code: _____________ Crossover course 1/ 2: _____________ ESL Class: ____Yes / No________ DSPS Class: _Yes / No_____ Coop Work Exp: ___Yes / No_____ Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 2 of 10 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Modernist Paris: Artists and Intellectuals Subject Area/Course Number: Humanities 30 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes: General Education SLOs: At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. think critically and creatively 4. consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives. None Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs): n/a Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): 1. Read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker on cultural, philosophical, political and aesthetic trends and conflicts in Western society, particularly as exhibited in Paris, during the rise of Modernism and its eventual establishment as a privileged mode of cultural understanding and expression in the world at large. (GESLO 1, 2) 2. Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to problem by synthesizing textual resources, source documents, literary works, historical events, art works, and extant visual media of Modernist Paris to analyze connections between various artistic, social and philosophical schools of thought. (GESLO 2, 3) 3. Think critically and creatively about the intellectual, political, philosophical and aesthetic issues that gave rise to and defined Modernism as manifested in Paris and in its extension into the greater world. Critically delineate the effects of Modernism on our own era. (GESLO 2, 3) 4. Analyze the ethical and social origins and implications of intellectual/philosophical/aesthetic movements and manifestos of the Modernist era in Paris. Determine the extent to which such movements enacted or achieved their implied goals and influenced contemporary culture and society. Apply conclusions to the present and implications for the future. (GESLO 2, 3, 4) 5. Develop a coherent view of the 20th century world informed by the diverse perspectives of diverse ethnic/national groups, political groups, philosophical entities, and economic and social classes as represented in the Modernist revolution(s) of twentieth century Paris. (GESLO 5) Assessment Instruments: Art Responses Essays Presentations/Debates Quizzes Exams (Midterm & Final) CSLO #1 X X X X X CSLO #2 X X X X X CSLO #3 X X X X X CSLO #4 X X X X X CSLO #5 X X X X X Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 3 of 10 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Modernist Paris: Artists and Intellectuals Subject Area/Course Number: Humanities 30 Rationale: Given the interdisciplinary nature of this course and its focus on making connections between art and ideas, a variety of assessment tools are required. Assessments may take on many forms such as essays, art responses, quizzes, exams and presentations/debates. Through the course of the semester students will receive both formative and summative assessments to evaluate their progress towards mastery of the student learning outcomes. All assessment will focus on critical engagement with the material in the course and student comprehension of the connections between artworks, ideas and social/historical trends in Modernist Paris. Students’ course work will be assessed by but are not limited to the following methods: CSLO #1: Read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker on cultural, philosophical, political and aesthetic trends and conflicts in Western society, particularly as exhibited in Paris, during the rise of Modernism and its eventual establishment as a privileged mode of cultural understanding and expression in the world at large. Written Assignments: Through essays, quizzes and short Art Responses students will demonstrate an understanding of the intersections between philosophical, cultural, political and aesthetic trends in 19th and 20th century Paris. Written assignments may take a variety of forms with instructor discretion. Oral Presentations/Debates: There will be at least one assessment tool which requires students, either as individuals or in groups, to present orally to the class. Oral presentations. may take a variety of forms with instructor discretion. Sample Assignments Impressionist Group Presentation: In groups of 3-4, students will give a 6-8 minute presentation wherein each member speaks for at least 2 minutes. The content of your presentation should be as follows: 1. Background information about your Impressionist. Include a couple of “fun facts” in addition to the usual biographical information. 2. Presentation of at least 4 key paintings of the artist. Your presentation should include: a. The painting’s title and date plus relevant contextual information. b. A short analysis of what’s interesting about the painting. This might discuss its subject matter, its technique, the color choices, etc. 3. A discussion of the artist’s legacy. If you had to make an argument about why this artist should be considered the “most important” Impressionist, what reasons would you cite? Art Response: On Youtube, find the recording of Gertrude Stein performing her poetic “portrait” of Picasso. Listen to it at least 3 full times. Write a 1-2 page reaction paper describing your emotional/aesthetic reaction to the poem. How did it make you feel? What characteristics of Picasso’s character are captured by her poem? Ultimately, do you think it is successful at giving insight to his personality?
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