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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORTHEAST CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2008
HUM 2113
Sec. 201
Humanities I
Instructor: Amanda Blackman
E-mail: ablackma@tulsacc.edu
Office No.: 2301
Call # 31947
Office Phone: 595-7424
MW 9:30 - 10:50 p.m.
Office Hours:
M/W 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
T/R 8:30-12:30 p.m.
And by appointment
NE 2118
Liberal Arts & Community Services
Chairman: Chris Crumley
Office No.: 2389
Phone No.: 595-7494
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Culture and Values: A Survey of Western Humanities, Vol. 1, 6th ed. Cunningham and Reich.
Harcourt Brace, 2006.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Humanities 2113 is an introductory survey of music, art, and literature with consideration of the
historical and philosophical background, with an appreciation of their significance in human
experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
One approach to the study of man is called the humanities. We will examine the evidence of
man’s creative endeavors within historical perspective. The material we will sift through ranges
from architecture to poetry, from music to painting, from philosophy to mythology. The
objectives of this course are as follows:
 Define core terminology from the primary oral period to the European Middle Ages
 Analyze a specific work of art in terms appropriate to its art form.
 Apply knowledge and understanding to different contexts, situations, and/or specific
endeavors
 Communicate the relevance of Humanities concepts and/or values to
their lives.
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This course also affords each student an opportunity to enhance each of the General Education
Goals for Tulsa Community College: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
TEACHING METHODS
This class will be lecture/discussion format. You are encouraged to ask questions and
share your viewpoint in our study of man through the ages. When feasible, audio and visual aids,
interactive lessons, cyber assignment and games will supplement the lecture and text materials.
We will try to engage all our senses and sensibilities.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
1. The course will have three written exams worth 150 points each. The final exam will
include an essay which is comprehensive. The comprehensive question will be presented
during the last in-class presentation day.
2. Each student should plan on visiting a local (approved by instructor) museum outside
class time and prepare a report on it worth 50 points. Instructions will be given on the
museum essay prior to mid-term.
3. Occasional bonus point opportunities will occur during the semester. Class contribution
and preparedness may enter the final evaluation on borderline grades. Plagiarism will
result in a 0 (zero) on the museum assignment. Cheating on exams will result in an
automatic 0 (zero) on the exam. Class attendance and punctuality are the student’s
responsibility. It may be possible to do well while not attending class, but my experience
does not support this theory. Only one missed exam can be made up. Make-up exams
will be given by the instructor during the week of April 14, 2008. The final exam
must be taken as scheduled.
Museum Visit: Essay due –April 9, 2008. Museum essay assignments turned in late cannot be
considered for full credit. Late assignments will be reduced one letter grade.
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER April 25, 2008.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Notify the teacher of any special needs so that accommodations can be made.
Students whose behavior is disruptive will be counseled. If such behavior continues the student
will be asked to leave class until the situation is resolved according to the student handbook
procedure. (on your MyTCC page)
ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND PLACED IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE TABLE DURING CLASSTIME. No text messaging or other electronic
distractions will be tolerated during class activities.
DO NOT BRING A GUN INTO THIS CLASS.
GRADING SYSTEM
The course grade will be based on total points earned. The hourly exam scores will
each be valued at 100 points. The museum essay will be valued at 50 points. The vocabulary
quizzes will be valued at 50 points.
A
500 - 450
B
449 - 400
C
399 - 350
D
349 - 300
F
Below 299
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Your grades will be posted on Blackboard in the gradebook. Check each time you find an
announcement for posted grades as any error should be corrected as soon as it occurs.
What is an "A": An "A" paper is one that presents the complete information in an error free
manner. Such work will also exhibit insightful organization of the material with a synthesis of
the available information presented in an original fashion.
What is a "B": A "B" paper is one that presents most of the information in an almost error free
manner. Such work will also exhibit logical organization of the material with an analysis of the
available information.
What is a "C": A "C" paper is one that presents some of the information though with errors.
Such work will show signs of organization that is not fully developed. This level of presentation
is generally one of rote re-presentation of material encountered in class.
What is a "D": A "D" paper is one that shows an awareness of the material but is full of errors
factual, grammatical, and logical.
What is an "F": An "F" paper shows virtually no content, organization, nor insight--in fact
errors dominate the undertaking.
GENERAL TOPIC OUTLINE
TENTATIVE CALENDAR
Test #1
The Beginnings of Civilization and Early Greece
Feb. 11
Test #2
The Classical Greece & the Hellenistic Period
Roman Legacy
Jerusalem and Early Christianity
Byzantium and the Rise of Islam
Charlemagne and the Rise of Medieval Culture
High Middle Ages: The Search for Synthesis
Mar. 31
Test #3
Museum Essay due April 9, 2008.
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER April 25, 2008.
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April 28
10-noon