Course Syllabus
HUMA 2323
Revision Date: August 19, 2013
Catalog Description: Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their
cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural
anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.
Lecture hours = 3, Lab hours = 0
Prerequisites: None
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week: 3
Lab Hours per Week: 0
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 45.1101.53 25
Core Components and Related College Student Learning Outcomes
This course counts as part of the academic requirements of the Panola College Core Curriculum and an
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
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Instructional Goals and Purposes:
The purpose of this course is to introduce college students to the humanities, an experience for the mind
and emotions. The course explores the world’s various cultures. The humanities recognize the
contributions of the past and can shed light on the present. By becoming acquainted with the creative
arts, family structures, attitudes, beliefs and values.and learning to think critically about them, students will
better understand themselves and the world they live in.
Learning Outcomes:
After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
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(CT1) Generate and communicate ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing information.
(SLO1) Students will engage in critical thinking about the gifts of the humanities.
(CS1) Develop, interpret, and express ideas through written communication.
(SLO1&3) Students will develop, interpret and express ideas through written and visual
communication.
5. (SR1) Demonstrate intercultural competence. (SLO2) Students will identify civic responsibility by
examining current events in media that relate to humanities and civil discourse. They will engage in
discussion about a topic, explaining the role of social responsibility in these affairs.
6. (PR1) Evaluate choices and actions and relate consequences to decision-making. (SLO1) Students
will evaluate choices and actions and relate consequences to decision-making.
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Course Content:
Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:
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Part I: Early Civilizations through Ancient Rome
Part II: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Buddhism
Part III: Politics, economics, attitudes toward war
Part IV: Gender, marriages, family life
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:
Instruction for this course will be achieved through the use of written responses to reading reviews,
quizzes, discussion topics, submission of links appropriate to the subject, communication activities,
presentations, video, listening, reading, writing and Canvas online instruction platform.
Assessment:
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Complete reading review assignments for book chapters.
Successfully complete chapter quizzes.
Contribute to discussion topics.
Submit presentations and reports.
Analyze a magazine, journal or online article dealing with the humanities.
Course Grade:
The grade for this course will be based on quizzes, exams, journals, participation, assigned analysis of
particular cultures, and a final exam.
Texts, Materials, and Supplies:
Reading materials as assigned
News articles
Internet research as assigned
Videos, PowerPoint as made available
Other:
For current texts and materials, use the following link to access bookstore listings:
http://www.panolacollegestore.com
For testing services, use the following link: http://www.panola.edu/elearning/testing.html
If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical learning
or emotional condition, please contact the ADA Student Coordinator in Support Services located
in the Administration Building or go to http://www.panola.edu/student-success/disability-supportservices/ for more information.
Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility. Students who do not attend class and
who do not withdraw will receive the grade earned for the course.
Student Handbook, The Pathfinder: http://www.panola.edu/studentsuccess/documents/pathfinder.pdf
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