OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
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II.
Course
Prefix
Course
Number
Course
Name
HUM
220
Asian
Humanities
Credits
Lecture
3
3
Lab
0
Prerequisites
None
III.
Course (Catalog) Description
Course offers an interdisciplinary and comparative survey of the intellectual and artistic
achievements of several Asian cultures. Content includes examination of literature,
philosophy, visual art, music, and other performing arts. IAI HF 904N
IV.
Learning Objectives
Students who have completed the course will be able to:
A. Provide a basic historical and cultural overview of the societies covered, for
example by identifying key periods and figures, languages spoken and important
texts or practices.
B. Identify and critically evaluate representative historical and contemporary works of
art (painting, sculpture, architecture, music, etc.) with reference to relevant
cultural, social, historical and economic contexts.
C. Explain relations of mutual influence between different forms of art within a
single culture and across different cultures.
D. Give an account of the cultural significance of works studied in the class within
the context of a global civilization, identifying important ethical, historical and
aesthetic themes.
E. Develop and employ a critical vocabulary relevant to various forms of art, and
apply it in the appreciation of a particular work.
F. Identify ways in which the study of works of the humanities in Asian culture has
had an impact on their own ethical and aesthetic judgments.
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G. Exhibit values related to teamwork and collaboration, fostered by the pedagogy of
shared-inquiry and critical dialogue appropriate to the humanities and philosophy.
V.
Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate
academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
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cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
helping others to cheat,
unauthorized changes on official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s
policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against
you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the
assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of
the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI.
Outline of Topics
(This is a sample outline of topics. In your outline of topics please specify the dates on
which you will cover specific topics as well as other important dates, such as exams and
paper deadlines.)
A. Historical Overview
B. Religion and Philosophy
a. Significance of mythology
b. Intertwining of religion and philosophy
c. Historical development of religions
d. Metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy
C. Social Organization
a. Economic foundations
b. Family
c. Role of women
d. Local communities
e. Role of the state
D. Art
a. Three-dimensional media
b. Painting
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c. Woodblock prints
d. Architecture
e. Garden design
E. Literature
a. Oral traditions
b. Epics
c. Poetry
d. Drama
e. The novel
F. Music
a. Cultural significance of music
b. Musical instruments
c. Performance
G. Encounter with the West
a. Early contacts
b. Colonization and conflict
c. Legacy of Western imperialism
d. Globalization
H. Contemporary Culture
a. Tradition and Modernity
b. Art, music, and literature
c. Film
d. Cultural identity
VII. Methods of Instruction
Course may be taught as a face-to-face, media-based, hybrid, or online course.
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Lectures and discussion
Small group work
Films
Field trips to places such as the Art Institute and the Field Museum
Guest speakers
VIII. Course Practices Required
(Please include information here about all expectations you have for your students
regarding behavior, work, etc. The following are sample topics you may wish to cover.
Please be aware that you must require students in this course to produce at least 15 pages
of critical written assignments over the course of the semester. These may be assigned in
a variety of ways including journals, response papers, field trip projects, etc.)
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Attendance
Standards for written work
Quizzes/Exams
Participation
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E. Essays
F. Final Projects
G. Special policies about make-up exams, late papers, or other matters of concern
IX.
Instructional Materials
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton’s
Schedule of Classes.
Texts such as the following will be used.
Literatures of Asia, Africa and Latin America edited by Willis Barnstone and Tony
Barnstone
Non-Western Art: A Brief Guide by Lynn MacKenzie
Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought by Patrick Bresnan
Excursions in World Music (with accompanying compact discs) by Bruno Nettl
X.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
(In this section, please present the percentages or point breakdown of their final grade.
The writing assignments should count for at least 40% of the final grade. An example
follows.)
A. Quizzes/Exams……40 points
B. Essays……40 points
C. Final project with oral presentation……10 points
D. Attendance and participation………10 points
E. Grading scale: 90-100, A…….80-89, B………70-79, C……….60-69……..D
XI.
Other Course Information
A. Disabilities
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be
entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request
accommodations or services contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the
Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course
requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a
course or degree program.
B. Discrimination
The Oakton Community College Catalog states:
Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in
admission to and participation in its educational programs, activities and services, or
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employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual
assault by or of its students or employees.
In keeping with this policy of tolerance and non-discrimination, in this class all of us
(myself included) should strive to listen and give careful consideration to all ideas
expressed in class, especially those that are different from our own, without attacking
or demeaning the people who have those views. We should also strive to avoid using
insulting terms or telling offensive jokes when talking to or about individuals or
groups.
C. Instructor information
Office number and office hours:
Phone number:
Email and website:
Approval Dates:
(Faculty: Do not include the following information on your individual syllabi created for class
distribution.)
Effective beginning term:
Fall 2013
Ending term:
Syllabus prepared by: Hollace Graff
Date: March 2006
Revised by:
Mohamed Mehdi
Date: June 2010
Reviewed by Chair:
Hollace Graff
Date: July 2010
Approval by Dean:
Linda Korbel
Date
June 2013