Tulsa Community College
SYLLABUS
Fall 2013
Course:
Humanities II
Humn 2223 Section 307
Wed 7:00 p.m.–9:50 p.m.
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Office: Academic and Campus Services,
Room 2202
Phone: 918-595-7673
Email: kelly_alexander@tulsacc.edu
Instructor: Kelly Alexander
CRN# 14182
Southeast Campus Bldg #3 RM #3111
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Division Name: Liberal Arts Division
Division Associate Dean: TBD
Social Studies Department Head: Mrs. Phoebe Baker
Division Office Number: Room 4107
Division Phone Number: 918-595-7780
Office Hours: By Appointment through Email
Prerequisites:
None
DESCRIPTION
We will study the creative legacy of past cultures to better understand today’s human values, ideas
discoveries and achievements. Areas of consideration may include architecture, cosmology, dance,
drama, film, history, literature, music, mythology, painting, philosophy, religion and sculpture.
TEXTBOOK
The Humanistic Tradition Volume II, sixth edition, (Customized for TCC),
Gloria K. Fiero, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, 2011
SUPPLIES
Pencils, pens, paper and scantron sheets are required for this course. Scantron sheets from the TCC
bookstore are recommended to ensure compatibility with the school’s equipment. A flash drive or similar
memory stick may be helpful but is not required.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Demonstrate an understanding of how the past’s cultural legacy shaped current culture.
Articulate the importance of historical original source documents to current culture.
Present various aspects of past cultures showing a causal link to current culture.
Demonstrate an understanding of religion in the development of today’s civilization.
Communicate both orally and in writing the important major concepts of Humanities.
Understand a greater awareness of cultural diversity from around the world.
TEACHING METHODS
This course employs two basic teaching techniques. First is a combination of lecture and inquiry,
encouraging active student participation. Second is student Group Presentations. Students will have the
opportunity to learn through their own research in the LRC then present the material to the whole class.
Audio visual materials will be used when appropriate. My lectures will not necessarily duplicate the text,
and the student is responsible for the lecture material, text, films and any other material presented in class.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
4 Tests, Parts 1&2 @ 100 percentage points per part
5 Group Presentations @ 100 percentage points apiece
Group Presentation notes @ 100 percentage points apiece
Various Movie Quizzes @ 100 Points apiece
Total numbers of points possible and/or tests are subject to change according to instructor’s discretion.
For entering on Blackboard, the percentage totals are used according to the grading system noted below.
TESTS
Multiple choice, true-false and essay tests will be used in this class. Extra credit opportunities may be
available on some tests.
GRADING SYSTEM
A = 90% and above
B = 89 - 80%
C = 79 - 70%
D = 69 - 60%
F = 59% and lower
Any rounding of numerical grades will be to the students benefit.
CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS
Students will make five total presentations. Four presentations will cover selected chapters in the textbook
with the fifth on a subject which occurred during the student’s lifetime. Depending on class enrollment
size, students will work in groups (or individually) to research a subject within the chapter. The groups
(or individuals) will be responsible for presenting to the class their findings. Three reference sources
must be used, one of which may be our textbook. Type of presentation is up to the individual or their
groups but may include: lecture, debate, and/or video. Power Point software is not allowed on the first
presentation but may be used on following presentations. The presentation may include any of the
following information within the timeframe covered in the chapter:
Country
Music
Dance
Topography
Sculpture
Philosophy
Population trends
Ethnic Groups
Religions
Education
Literacy rate
Mythology
Birth/Death rates
Architecture
Literature
Economy (GDP per capita)
Military
Painting
Medical advances
History
Government type
Drama/Film
Science/Mathematics
Cosmology
Students will be expected to take notes on each of the other students’ presentations. Presentations should
be between five to ten minutes long and one outline with sources listed on the last page should be
submitted for grading. Footnoting is not desired. Students may chose a subject not on the list, however,
the topic must be approved by the instructor and it should have some relevance to the timeframe of the
chapter being studied.
ASSIGNMENT AND MAKEUP POLICY
Written assignments must be handed in on or before announced due date, by no later than the end of the
class period. Late assignments will be accepted with a one grade reduction. A missed test will count
as your lowest score.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
An “absence” is defined as arriving ten minutes or longer late to class, or not arriving at all. Each student
may have three absences without providing an excuse. Starting with the fourth absence, an excuse must
be provided and the instructor determines if the reason is valid. If the reason does not qualify as valid, the
student’s current overall course grade will be lowered one letter grade. This procedure repeats for each
absence after the fourth. After three absences, the student is considered excessive and will be reported to
the Registrar and Dean of Student Services. The Financial Aid Office and Veterans Services also will be
notified. In this class, points to be earned originate in class, and it is imperative that students attend class.
TARDY POLICY
A “tardy” is defined as arriving less than ten minutes late to class or leaving class before the instructor has
adjourned the class. Three tardies will be equivalent to one absence and added to the total according to
the ATTENDANCE POLICY. A student may make prior arrangements for early dismissal with the
instructor. However, it is the instructor’s prerogative whether the early dismissal will be recorded as a
tardy or excused.
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any
class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade)
or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.
Communications: Being an Adjunct Professor, the best way to communicate with me is through email.
My email address is listed on the first page of this syllabus. Each TCC student is issued an email address
and students who do not have a TCC address are highly encouraged to get one. I will be sending the class
general information messages through email. Any student desiring a personal meeting with me should
see me after class or schedule a meeting through email.
I also have a box at the Southeast Campus Academic Services Office. If a student is to be absent,
assignments placed in the box prior to start of class will be considered on time with no grade penalty.
The student is responsible for having the receptionist date/time stamp the assignment.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on
the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
General Education Goals: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop
for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective
Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential
to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Electronic devices are prohibited.
Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of
any changes to the syllabus.
Disability Resources: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive
learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request
accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115
(Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about
one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or
tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a
policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary
actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly
students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
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Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the
TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the
class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Tentative Class Schedule:
Key: Lecture = Instructor Presentation = Student
Aug 21: (1) Welcome to Class
(2) Icebreaker Exercise
(3) Syllabus Lecture
(4) Power Point Lecture
(5) Organize Groups for Chapter 17 Presentations
(6) Chapter 16 Lecture
(7) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 16 (pgs 376-397)
Presentations: Chapter 17 (pgs 398-435)
Aug 28: (1) Power Point Quiz
(2) Chapter 16 Lecture
(3) Introduce Movie: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”
(3) Chapter 17 Presentations Research Time
(4) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 16 (pgs 376-397)
Presentations: Chapter 17 (pgs 398-435)
Sep 04: (1) Chapter 17 Presentations
(2) Chapter 16 Test Review
(3) Reorganize Groups for Chapter 20 Presentations
(4) Movie: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 16 (pgs 376-397)
Presentations: Chapter 20 (pgs 37-59)
Sep 11: (1) Chapter 16 Test
(2) Chapter 18 Lecture
(3) Movie: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”
(4) Chapter 20 Presentations Research Time
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 18 (pgs 436-471)
Presentations: Chapter 20 (pgs 37-59)
Sep 18: (1) Chapter 18 Lecture
(2) Movie: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”
(3) Chapter 20 Presentations Research Time
(4) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 18 (pgs 436-471)
Presentations: Chapter 20 (pgs 37-59)
Sep 25: (1) Chapter 20 Presentations
(2) Chapter 18 Lecture
(3) Reorganize groups for Chapter 35 Presentations
(4) Movie: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 18 (pgs 436-471)
Presentations: Chapter 35 (pgs 428-448)
Oct 02: (1) Chapter 18 Test Review
(2) Introduce Movie: “Apocalypto”
(3) Chapter 35 Presentations Research Time
(4) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 18 (pgs 436-471)
Presentations: Chapter 35 (pgs 428-448)
Oct 09: (1) Chapter 18 Test
(2) Chapter 19 Lecture
(3) Movie: “Apocalypto”
(4) Chapter 35 Presentations Research Time
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 19 (pgs 1-32)
Presentations: Chapter 35 (pgs 428-448)
Oct 16: (1) Chapter 35 Presentations
(2) Chapter 19 Lecture
(3) Reorganize groups for Chapter 36 Presentations
(4) Movie: “Apocalypto”
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 19 (pgs 1-32)
Presentations: Chapter 36 (pgs 449-477)
Oct 23: (1) Chapter 19 Lecture
(2) Movie: “Apocalypto”
(3) Chapter 36 Presentations Research Time
(4) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 19 (pgs 1-32)
Presentations: Chapter 36 (pgs 449-477)
Oct 30: (1) Chapter 19 Test Review
(2) Movie: “Apocalypto”
(2) Chapter 36 Presentations Research Time
(3) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 19 (pgs 1-32)
Presentations: Chapter 36 (pgs 449-477)
Nov 06: (1) Chapter 19 Test
(2) Chapter 24 Lecture
(3) Introduce Movie: “Thirteen Days”
(4) Chapter 36 Presentations Research Time
(5) Reading Assignments- Lecture: Chapter 24 (pgs 133-151)
Presentations: Chapter 36 (pgs 449-477)
Nov 13: (1) Chapter 36 Presentations
(2) Chapter 24 Lecture
(3) Movie: “Thirteen Days”
(3) Reorganize Groups for “Your Life” Presentations
(4) Reading Assignment- Lecture: Chapter 24 (pgs 133-151)
Nov 20: (1) Chapter 24 Lecture
(2) Movie: “Thirteen Days”
(3) “Your Life” Presentations Research Time
(4) Reading Assignment- Lecture: Chapter 24 (pgs 133-151)
Nov 27: Thanksgiving Break-No classes
Dec 04: (1) Chapter 24 Test
(2) Movie: “Thirteen Days”
(3) “Your Life” Presentations Research Time
Dec 09-15: Finals Week, class is TBD
(1) “Your Life” Presentations
PLEASE NOTE: the dates are approximate and are subject to change
OPTIONAL RESEARCH PAPER
A research paper may be substituted in place of any test or presentation. The instructor and student must
agree to the substitution at least one week prior to the test or presentation’s due date. The Optional
Research Paper will be due on the same date as the test/presentation it replaces. The Optional Research
Paper does not excuse a student from class attendance.
The paper has to be at least five typed double-spaced pages of 12 pt font with 1 inch margins. Please site
a minimum of four sources and footnote within the text. The paper will cover any chapter from our
textbook which will not be tested or presented in class. Specific topics within the chapter will include at
least three of the following:
Country
Music
Dance
Topography
Sculpture
Philosophy
Population trends
Ethnic Groups
Religions
Education
Literacy rate
Mythology
Birth/Death rates
Architecture
Literature
Economy (GDP per capita)
Military
Painting
Medical advances
History
Government type
Drama/Film
Science/Mathematics
Cosmology