Survey of Humanities
Humanities 111 - Fall 2010
Professor M. Carreon
Email: mcarreon@riohondo.edu
Office: A 201C
Hours: M-Th 7:30-8:00 a.m. M & W 11:15-12:30 (Never on Fridays)
Web site: http:/faculty.riohondo.edu/mcarreon
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an interdisciplinary presentation of cultural forces providing a comprehensive view of the most
vital artistic, literary, philosophical, religious, scientific and architectural movements within the Western Eastern and
Latin American traditions from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. This course is intended for students who wish to
further their understanding of major cultural developments around the world.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Renaissance to the 20th Century
A. Know the historical, economic, social and political and artistic factors that impact and are important to the study
of humanities from the Renaissance to the 20th Century
B. Explain the concepts of Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment and Modernism in
artistic, literary and philosophical works.
C. Relate historical events and identify major personalities involved world events from the Renaissance to 20th
Century.
D. Recognize the influence of past cultural achievements have had on today’s world.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Students will be asked to identify at least 3 works of art from the Renaissance period.
To be assessed by a slide identification exam
MATERIALS AND TEXTS
“The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change” by Henry M. Sayre
 Book 3: The Renaissance and the Age of Encounter: 1400-1600 (Chapters 17-24)
 Book 4: Excess, Inquiry, and Restraint: 1500 to 1800 (Chapters 25 to 32)
 Book 5: Romanticism, Realism, and Empire in the 19th Century: 1800 to 1900 (Chapters 33-40)
Other references, both text, art works and video, assigned throughout the course will also be used.
IMPORTANT: Purchase BLUE PAR Mini Blue Book SCANTRONS (essay sheet attached) for all exams.
INTERNET ACCESS TO TEXT MATERIALS
Our text has made available an online learning center for students that can be accessed through the instructor’s web
site. (See above). It is a dynamic on-line resource that provides you opportunities for practice, assessment, and
instruction. It has exams and resource links you can use to practice test taking and expand your learning. Your
midterm exams will use some of the same questions. Do the practice exams for each chapter as you read it and before
the chapter is covered in class.
Since you will be having a slide identification exam for each book, you can also print out the practice slides for each
midterm exam in a handout form from my website in order to make yourself some study cards. Print them as study
cards 6-9 on a page. (If you don’t know how to do this, ask me). If you do not wish to print them out, you can
practice them on line from the web site.
Also on the my web site are study guides for each book to be used to study for the midterms, a library video list to be
used for possible extra credit and a copy of this syllabus, should you lose it.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
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Attendance is taken daily. Tardiness disrupts the entire class; please make it a point to arrive on time and not leave
early. If you are not present when attendance is taken, you will be counted absent unless you notify me that day.
Absences due to illness or medical emergencies must be documented. Instructor has the option of dropping students
after the third unexcused absence. Only official withdrawals will be honored. Please shut off cell phones as you
come into class. You are expected to engage actively in class discussions, learning exercises and group activities.
Participation includes having the assigned chapter read prior to attending class, contributing to class discussions,
active listening and note taking. Always bring your textbook to class since readings will be covered.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Students needing special accommodations please go to S205, the Disabled Students Program and Services, for
information. I can then implement them in a timely manner.
EXAMS - Points will vary
There will be a midterm exam and slide identification test after the conclusion of each book. (See class schedule for
approximate dates). All are based on the content in each book, including the slides selected by the instructor and
available to you on the website. A few quizzes, class activity participation grades, a reading grade, a cultural visit
grade and an enrichment report will account for the total class grade. Exams will vary in points possible. A 10%
grading scale will be used, no curve will be used. At the end of class, the total most likely will be 600 points.
If an EMERGENCY prevents a student from taking a midterm exam on the day that it is scheduled, it must be made
up within 3 days or prior to the next class session. Proof of that emergency may be requested by the instructor. You
may NOT use a class session to make up an exam. All other quizzes, activities, readings, cultural visit,
enrichment reports are due as noted. No late assignments will be accepted.
READING GRADE – 10 points possible
Scheduled throughout the class for individual students
All students are to read the reading selections within each chapter. However, in order to cover these selections for
the course in class with more detail, individual students will be asked to present one informally for discussion
purposes. Sign up for your choice NOW with the instructor. When presenting the reading, be sure to give the
background of the author, the main concepts, and your personal evaluation in a concise manner. Explain and pinpoint
text as you point out important passages. Be ready to answer any questions from the instructor or students. You must
be prepared when called. No written report is required.
CULTURAL VISIT – 100 points possible
Due on or before November 18
A cultural visit to a museum or attendance to a classical music presentation, or a play that directly relates to the class
content will be required. A 2-4 page typed report must be submitted with proof of attendance.
The report must be typed in Roman type 12 inch font, double spaced and clearly indicate class time and your name.
Please include:
1. Type of cultural visit selected – i.e. museum, concert, play
2. Date of attendance – include proof.
3. Description or analysis of main exhibit, or musical piece, or plot – give the specific name
4. Selection of 1-2 pieces of personal interest and personal reaction – this is a very important piece of
the assignment.
5. Discuss message, style, emotional response, interpretation, function, value, etc. – analyze what you
saw/heard.
6. Discuss how your visit and what you saw relates to this class.
Your grade will be based on the completion of the above items, especially 4, 5 and 6.
Not all museums are acceptable. Preferences are given to County Art Museums, the Getty, Latin American Museum,
or Simon Museum in Pasadena etc. Many have days when admission is free. If you are attending a formal musical
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presentation, it must include classical performances of known historical musicians i.e. Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, etc.
covered in your books. Many of these concerts are also free locally. If you decide to see a formal play, it can be any
kind, including musicals. However, major productions are preferred.
ENRICHMENT REPORT – Worth 100 points and can be written or oral.
Due on October 14 if written. (No late reports are accepted)
If an oral is selected, it must be scheduled by October 14 with
instructor.
An enrichment report on a topic of your choice that relates directly to class content is required. There are endless
topics that will be covered in art, history, literature, science, philosophy, culture, etc. Since there is such a variety
that can be chosen, no topic is to be repeated. Select something of interest to you personally. It can be on a famous
historical person, an artist, a musician, a writer or it can be on a special event in history. The list is endless. This
report can be WRITTEN OR ORAL. Confirm your topic with the instructor prior to working on your research.
Grade will be based on research completed, content accuracy, clearness of expression and level of critical thinking.
The enrichment report can also be done as a team. (No more than 3 persons)
WRITTEN: If you choose to do a written report, please be sure to follow these requirements carefully.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The report should be between 3-4 pages. It must be typed, 12 inch Times Roman, double spaced, 1 inch
margins all around & page numbered
It must have a formal Title page that has: Title, Your Name, Class Title, Class Time, Date and Semester
You need not put it in a folder, but it must be stapled
A clear Thesis Statement and Introduction must be evident. A clear conclusion is also needed
The research must indicate a question you had about your topic
It must have a formal Bibliography page in correct form of all materials used to construct it. At least 3
items used in the research must come from a reputable internet source. (Do not use the textbooks).
Please include charts, pictures, and/or copies of the internet sources used
ORAL: If you choose to do an oral report, please be sure to follow these requirements carefully. Due dates will
vary because orals are presented when the topic is being discussed in class. Be ready. Check the class overview
for possible dates and then sign up with the instructor. No more than 2 reports per class session are permitted.
The oral can be a group one. Time = approximately 3-7 minutes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The subject chosen must be manageable and narrow in focus. The oral presentation should be creative. It
must be a learning experience for the class.
There must be evidence of research, outside of your textbook. The grade given will take into account clarity
and method of presentation besides depth and completeness of the research.
All reports must use visual aids (power points are preferred but be sure that writing is held to a minimum.
Font must be higher than 16. Do not use any writing on top of pictures or charts. Do not use complete
sentences but rather short bullet points.. Use pictures or charts for impact.
Do not read from your papers or power points. (That would mean that you do not know your material). 1-2
small note cards are OK to use as reference.
No written work needs to be submitted if you are doing an oral report. Copy of your work is saved to the
class computer. Should you need any help or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
ENRICHMENT REPORT RUBRIC
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RUBRIC
Completeness
Research
Content
Form
90-100
Your grade is based on the following rubric:
80-89
60-79
40 or less
3-4 pages in length with
introduction & conclusion.
Has full name, class time &
days labeled on a title page.
3-4 pages with introduction
& conclusion. Topic is too
broad. Title page missing
items.
Less than 3 pages in length.
Incomplete introduction or
conclusion. Incomplete title
page
Less than 2 pages in length.
Has vague introduction
and/or conclusion. No title
page, no bibliography
Has a bibliography with at
least 3 credible and
reputable sources correctly
cited
Topic is specific and
narrow in focus with clear
thesis statement. Covered
content well. Has some
critical thinking.
Double spaced & typed 12
inch font, correct margins,
numbered pages. No major
spelling or grammatical
errors. Stapled.
Has a bibliography and
used 2 credible & correctly
cited sources
Has
incomplete
bibliography or used less
than 2 sources & not
correctly cited
Not specific in focus but
held one topic. Could have
included more content for
topic.
Lacked
Thesis
statement and conclusion.
Double spaced, typed with
several spelling & grammar
errors. Stapled and labeled
correctly.
Lacks a bibliography or
used no credible research
sources.
Somewhat specific in focus
but repetitive or wandered
from topic. Thesis &
Conclusion not as specific.
Double spaced & typed.
Has minimum spelling &
grammatical
errors.
Stapled & correctly labeled.
Very broad and general.
Topic is unclear in focus.
Repetitive
and
not
additional info from class
text available.
Double spaced, typed but
many
spelling
&
grammatical errors. Not
stapled or labeled correctly.
EXTRA CREDIT: OPTIONAL – Due on the dates of the midterms.
Again, to enrich your learning, there are many videos in the library that are available for your use on the subjects
being covered in class. Extra credit points can be earned by viewing these. I have provided the list on my web site
that go with each book. These videos must be watched in the library. The librarian will verify your viewing. A
short paragraph about your opinion of the content of what you watched is required on the back of that form. No
more than three extra credit videos are allowed, one per book. (5 points each). They are due on the date of the
midterms for that book and will not be accepted late. The points are then added to your midterms.
PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF YOUR GRADES
Exam #1
Cultural Visit
Exam #2
Enrichment Report
Exam #3
Slide Test #1
Reading
Slide Test #2
Participation
Slide Test #3
Other
Assignment/Quiz
Assignment/Quiz
CLASS OVERVIEW
This overview is general and flexible and instructor reserves the right to make changes. Come prepared by reading
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the chapters before the lecture is given. If you are presenting a reading, be sure you are prepared on the date that it is
due. If you are presenting an oral, the instructor will assign a date when your topic can best fit the lectures.
BOOK 3: The Renaissance and the Age of Encounter
1400-1600
DATE
August
24 & 26
August
31 &
Sept
2
Sept
7 & 9
TOPIC
Intro to Humanities
Florence & Early Renaissance
 The Medici Family
 Florence Cathedral
 Brunelleschi, Donatello. Massachio,
Alberti, Castiglione
High Renaissance & Venetians
 Papal court patronage
 Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, Bramante,
Machiavelli
 Venetian Renaissance
 Georgione, Titan
Northern Renaissance & Reformation
 Campin, Van Eyck, Weyden, Bosch,
Grunewald, Durer
 Martin Luther and Protestants
 Calvin, Henry VII
ASSIGNMENTS
Read: Chapters
17 & 18
Read: Chapters
19-20
Quiz on 17-19
Read: Chapters
21 & 22
Sept
14 & 16
Counter Reformation & Age of Encounter
 Mannerism
 West Africa, China & Japan
 England in the Tudor Age
Read:
Chapters 23 & 24
Sept
21 & 23
Midterm I + Slide Exam
Extra credit video
is due
Study for MIDTERM ON
BOOK 3
BOOK 4: Excess, Inquiry, and Restraint 1600-1800
DATE
Sept
28 & 30
Oct
TOPIC
The Baroque
 Counter-Reformation
 Bernini, Caravaggisti, Gentileschi
 Secular Baroque in Amsterdam
 Scientific Revolution
 Vermeer, Hals, Rembrandt, Bach
The Enlightenment
ASSIGNMENTS
Read: Chapters:
25-26
Read:
6
5 & 7
Oct
12 & 14
Oct
19 & 21
Oct
26 & 28
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Versaille & Louis XIV
Rubens, Pouissin, Velasquez
The Americas
Hobbes, Locke, Milton
Industrial Revolution
The English Novel
Rococo Age of Reason
 The Philosophes
 Rousseau, Voltaire
 Rococo & Classical Music
 Haydn, Mozart
 Explorations and Cross cultural Encounters
– South Pacific, China, India and Native
America
Neoclassism & Revolution
 American Revolution
 Neoclassicism: David
 French Revolution
 Rights of Women: Wollstoncraft
 Napoleon
Midterm II + Slide Exam
Chapters:
27-28
Read:
Chapters:
29-30
Enrichment Reports
due
Read: Chapters:
31-32
Study for MIDTERM
Book 4
Extra credit video
is due
BOOK 5: Romanticism, Realism & Empire 1800-1900
DATE
Nov
2 & 4
Nov
9 & 11
Nov
16 & 18
TOPIC
Romanticism
 Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats
 Constable, Turner, Frikedrich
 Transcendentalism: Thoreau
 Napoleon III, Hegel, Lord Byron
 Beethoven, Goethe,
 Goya, Gericault,
Realism: Industry
 Second Industrial Revolution
 Socialism, Darwin, Karl Marx
 Dickens, Flaubert, Truth, Beecher, Twain ,
Baudelaire
 Coubert, Manet, Monet,
Bourgeois Culture
 Impressionism
 Russian Realism
 Gilded Age of America
 Jazz
Expansion and Empire
ASSIGNMENTS
Read:
Chapters:
33-34
Read:
Chapters:
35-36
Read:
Chapters:
37-38
Cultural visit
reports due
7
Nov
23 &
Holiday
Nov 25
Nov
30 &
Dec
2
Finals
week
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Native Americans
British in China & India
Opening of Japan
Africa & Empire
Paris Exposition
Post Impressionism to Modernism
Era of Invention/WW I/II
Book 6 covers Modernism, WW I, WW II,
Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Harlem Renaissance,
Cinema, Fascism, Mexican Revolution,
Existentialism, etc. Available from
instructor.
Midterm III + Slide Exam
Final held on December 9, at 8:05
Read:
Chapters:
39-40
Study for MIDTERM ON
BOOK 5
Presentation of
Songs – pot luck
Extra credit video
is due