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Writers and Ruins: Paintings and Poets
(A Learning Community Class – 6 Hours Credit)
Spring 2011 Syllabus
HUMA 1301.S16/ ENGL 1302.S25
“Painting is a silent poetry, and poetry is painting with the gift of speech.”
Simonides (556 BCE – 468 BCE)
Instructor: DALLIE CLARK
Office: B117 (Inside B-115 Suite)
Email: dclark@collin.edu
Office Phone: 972.578.5533
Office Hours:
M/W 12:15-1:00, 5:15-6:00 p.m.
T/TH 11:30-1:00 p.m.
and by appointment
WEBSITE:
Instructor: R. SCOTT YARBROUGH
Office: BB109
E-mail: syarbrough@collin.edu
Office Phone: 972.881.5963
Office Hours:
M-F 12-1pm
M-TH 5:15-5:30 p.m.
and by appointment
http://iws.collin.edu/dclark
COURSE NUMBERS:
COURSE TITLE:
CREDIT HOURS:
PRE-REQUISITE:
CLASSROOM:
MEETING TIME:
CAMPUS SECURITY:
HUMA1301.S16 and ENGL1302.S25
Writers and Ruins: Paintings and Poets
(Humanities and Composition/Rhetoric II)
6 hours (ENGL 1302 requires 16 Lab Units)
ENGL 1301
BB-112
2:30-5:15pm (with one or more breaks)
In case of emergency, contact Campus Police at 972.578.5555
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This dual-credit course will take students on an imaginary journey through time and place from the ancient world
to modern times. On the way, students will experience the adventures of men and women as immortalized in the
art, music, religions, and literature of times past and present. Students will learn how to analyze and recognize
the uniting features of visual and performing arts, music, architecture, and literature, as well as begin to
understand the artistic journey of inspiration, creation, and human expression. Students will also learn how to
recognize and interpret the key genres of literature, including poetry, drama, and short fiction, as well as the key
elements of other artistic mediums, while developing critical thinking, research, and writing skills. Join us on a
journey of journeys, a course in which we will explore the adventures of individuals and nations as captured in
the art and literature of the past and of the present. Learn more about the world; learn more about art and
literature; learn more about yourself. Note: This course will meet the requirements for both Humanities 1301 and
English 1302.
TEXTBOOKS/SUPPLIES:
Required: Sayre, Henry & Bonds, Mark – Discovering Humanities (Collin College Custom Edition OR the regular
edition by Henry Sayre Discovering the Humanities)
 Reserve copies of both editions are available in the library if you are not able to purchase the book.
However, be sure to give yourself enough time to read the text within library times/parameters.
 Note: The "MyHumanitiesKit" online resource CD for this textbook will be optional, so buying a new
textbook is not necessary.
 Note: Readings for English 1302 will be on reserve, in the humanities text, or provided by Professor
Yarbrough.
 Suggested: Current MLA Style Handbook and good note-taking tools
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BLENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
HUMANITIES 1301 AND ENGLISH 1302
1. Analyze primary works of art and literature through argumentative essays that demonstrate a proficiency
in thesis, structure and organization, MLA format, American Standard English, and the ability to use and
document research sources.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the skills involved in creating art and performance by presenting a creative
project (e.g. photography, 3-D self portrait, or poem/song) to the class.
3. Identify artistic aesthetic principles/vocabulary as well as literary terms associated with course readings.
4. Identify works/literature in the arts and humanities within a historical framework.
5. Personally respond through portfolio (journal) entries to art works and selected pieces of literature from
within an intercultural context.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
 Creative Project
 Portfolio (Entries on general humanities and literature, some of which will be written in class) – This
will count as your 16 lab credits
 One Midterm and one Final Exam
 PowerPoint Research Project & Individual Research Paper
 Essay #1 – Topic TBA
 Essay #2 – Fine Arts Performance Analysis
 Attendance and Participation
METHOD OF EVALUATION: (BLENDED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 6 HOURS CREDIT)
Creative Project
100
Midterm Exam
100
Essay #1 – Topic TBA
100
Essay #2 – Fine Arts Performance Analysis*
100
Museum Field Trip & Summary
100
Research Paper/PowerPoint Blended Project
Paper
100
Powerpoint
100
Attendance/Participation
100
Final Exam
100
Portfolio (*In-class and assigned prompts)
LAB
Total possible:
900 points/9 = Final Grade
*Note: The portfolio in-class and assigned interactive prompts will fulfill the 16 lab units requirement.
Divided by 9, the total points of 900 translate to a “100.” The grading scale is as follows: A=90-100, B=80-89,
C=70-79, D=60-69, F=59 and below. A “D” is not transferable to another school. Extra credit projects TBA!
NOTE: BASED UPON OUR BLENDED ASSIGNMENTS, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THE SAME GRADE
FOR EACH COURSE
*The fine arts performance can take place at Collin, e.g. play, concert, dance recital. The museum field trip will
be from an approved list, e.g. Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center. Possible group attendance
opportunities will be discussed as a class, schedules permitting.
The research paper must be a minimum of four typed pages and must include five to eight sources. Any
papers turned in must be in MLA format, the details of which will be discussed in class.
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COLLIN COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK – You are responsible for reading and understanding the
information provided in the most current Collin College Student Handbook. These are free of charge and
available at the Student Life office - plus they feature a great calendar!
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
We take attendance at every class. Please make every effort to be on time so you won’t disturb others.
In the event you are unavoidably late, walk in quietly, and don’t allow the door to slam. Excessive
tardiness (15 minutes) may result in a marked absence. Cumulative tardies may result in further marked
absences. Sleeping in class or leaving early without reason may also result in a marked absence. Inform
us before class if you will need to leave early. For an absence not to negatively affect your grade, please
contact me and we will consider the circumstances. Depending on the circumstances, we may require
documentation. The key is to communicate with us. Although your attendance/participation
comprises only part of your grade, excessive absences (7 or more) may result in failing the class, so
speak to me if you're having attendance issues/problems.
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0 absences=100 pts, 1=95 pts, 2=90 pts, 3=85—and then your absences are more weighted - 4
missed classes = 75, 5 missed classes = 65, and 6 missed classes = 55, and 7 or more = subject
to fail the entire course with a “0” for attendance. An engaged spirit of participation or lack
thereof can affect this final calculation.
Friendly Suggestion: Get the names and email addresses of at least TWO classmates (“study
buddies”) in case you miss a class. Always check the calendar since you are responsible for any
work you miss. See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw:
_________________
See the current Collin Registration Guide regarding withdrawal by or before the Census date:
_________________
COLLEGE REPEAT POLICY: A student may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including “W”.
(See the Spring 2011 Collin Registration Guide for more information.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Important! Check your Cougarmail often for any general announcements and
information. If we send a group email to the class, it will be through Cougarmail.
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS: Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook
ADA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Collin College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford
equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the
current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES: Life happens…need to talk with someone? Professional, licensed,
confidential counselors are available to all Collin students. The SCC Counseling office is located in C-225, and
the number is 972-881-5126.
Academic Ethics: Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest
standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of
scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related
to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of one’s own work material that is
not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts:
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams
posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are
listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any
conduct through electronic or computerized means:
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the source,
including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination;
collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting,
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stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination questions in advance, copying computer
or Internet files, using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own; or any other dishonest
means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty,
including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work; providing a paper or project to another student;
providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate about an examination or
any other course assignment; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy
answers.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
OTHER POLICIES AND INFORMATION:
 In-Class Behavior - We enjoy a lively, conversational class, as long as you behave with dignity and
show respect for everyone around you, i.e. no profanity, rude behavior, or derogatory remarks.
Students who do not comply with these rules will be reported to the Dean of Students and possibly removed
from the class. Notify us immediately if someone is disturbing your learning environment (excessive
talking, ignoring class policies, etc.) Let's enjoy the semester together!
 Disturbing the Learning Environment: If you choose to ignore class policies and are negatively affecting
the classroom setting, we will attempt to speak with you about the situation. After that point, however, if you
continue to negatively affect the classroom environment, we will complete an “Incident Report,” which will be
turned into the Dean of Students.
 All electronic devices must be completely turned off in class, i.e. laptops, cell phones, cameras,
recorders, etc. See us regarding special circumstances.
 Email – Please send us email through the regular Cougarmail, not through Blackboard, which we do
not see as often. It is your responsibility to check your "Cougarmail" often (e.g. daily) since we frequently
use it to communicate with the entire class or with students on an individual basis. NOTE: If you are
sending us an email, insert your name and class time on the subject line. Please write in clear,
concise sentences using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Please don't use “text”
language!  It is best to copy BOTH of us since we are a Learning Community Class!
 Blackboard CE – You are responsible for keeping track of your own grades via Blackboard CE and
notifying us of any discrepancies/issues you encounter.
 Due Dates: Assignments should be turned in to us in class on respective due dates. Since almost
every assignment is given far in advance of due dates, all late work will be docked 10% for each
calendar day (not class day) that it is late. Please plan ahead. If you are absent on the day an
assignment is due, it is still your responsibility to make sure we’ve received it on or before the due date
in one of our mailboxes (B-189 before 5 p.m.) or via email and then followed up with a printed copy by
the next class period. Don't assume we’ve received an email assignment unless we’ve
acknowledged receipt of it. Any exceptions to the late work policy will be analyzed on a case-bycase basis.
 Exams – No make-up exams will be allowed unless you have contacted us regarding an extenuating
circumstance. Any exceptions to the exam policy will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. To
optimize exam grades, attend class regularly, do assigned readings, take proficient notes of all class
discussion, and use study resources.
 MLA format for Citations – "Modern Language Association” style should be used for any written
assignments unless otherwise noted. An MLA link is on Professor Clark’s website that provides
examples of MLA formatting.
 Computer Labs and Writing Centers are available on every campus for students who do not have access to
a computer and/or need help with grammar, content, editing and other writing issues. All campuses have
computer and writing labs. The SCC Writing Center is on the second floor of the library – and we highly
recommend you use this helpful resource!
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HELPFUL LINKS: During the semester, we will be reminding you of upcoming events such as Collin
College plays, concerts, lectures, "Auteur Film" dates, and more! Stay tuned and see below!
http://www.collintheatrecenter.com/Events/s1011/Main.htm (Collin College Theatre)
http://www.collin.edu/theartsgallery/ (The ARTS Gallery at Collin College)
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http://www.collin.edu/academics/csce/DistinguishedSpeakerSeries.html (Collin College Distinguished Speaker
Series Schedule/Info)
http://www.collin.edu/academics/csce/AuteurFilmSeries.html (Collin College Auteur Series)
http://www.collin.edu/academics/csce/PassporttotheWorld.html (Collin College Passport to the World Series)
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org (The Dallas Museum of Art)
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/Events/LateNights/index.htm (“Late Nights” - program at the DMA)
http://www.utdallas.edu/ah/events/ (UT – Dallas Artistic Events!)
Week of
CLASS ACTIVITY-Subject to change per Reminders + Assignments/Readings
Instructor's Notice!
Due Beginning of the Week on Left
Review Syllabus/Semester Projects,
Read Ch. 1 for 2nd day of class, Epic of
Gilgamesh and the Ancient Age
Course Info/Man's Creativity/Intro to
01/17/11 Prehistory/
Ancient Civilizations - Mesopotamia/Egypt
Creative Project Overview - Do not miss Review Ch. 1 AND Glossary, Birth of
01/24/11 these classes!
Drama Lecture
Read Ch. 2, Work on Creative
Projects for week of 2/14. Oedipus
Rex. Note: 1/31 is "Census Day"!
Read Ch. 3. Work on Creative
Projects for 2/14! Ovid’s
Metamorphoses
01/31/11 Ancient Greece!
02/07/11 Roman Empire! Carpe diem!
02/14/10 CREATIVE PROJECTS ARE DUE 2/14
Possible CLASS FIELD TRIP TBA!
Read Ch. 4, World Religions
World Religions/Group Work/Intro to Middle Worksheet Completed IN CLASS
02/21/11 Ages
Dante’s Inferno exercise
Middle Ages/Transition
Century/Renaissance Paper #1 Yarbrough
02/28/11 Due
Renaissance - Rebirth!
MIDTERM EXAM – M/W on 3/9, T/TH on
03/07/11 3/10.
Read Ch. 5 AND Ch. 6 – Complete
Dante’s Inferno exercise
REMINDER FRIDAY 03/11 - LAST
DAY TO DROP! Read Ch. 7
Shakespeare Sonnet/Hamlet
03/14/11 SPRING BREAK!! WOO HOO!!
Wear Sunscreen!  Relax – but stay in
the groove too! Five Bonus Points for
Field Trips turned in by 3/21 (M/W)
03/21/11 Reformation/Global Encounter!
Read Ch. 8 AND Ch. 9 My Last
Duchess
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Baroque and Group Research
03/28/11 Introduction
Read Ch. 10
04/04/11 The Enlightenment
Wed. 4/13 @ noon - Passport to the
World Presentation (Prof. Clark is
presenting!) “Passport to Granada,
Spain: The Tales and Mystery of
Alhambra” Details TBA.
Romanticism - Library Session TBA,
04/11/11 Field Trip Summaries Due on Mon.4/11
Realism/Materialism Paper #2 Due
04/18/11 Yarbrough
04/25/11 Modernism/Globalism - The World Today!
GROUP RESEARCH PROJECT
PRESENTATIONS BEGINNING 5/02.
Research papers due on Wed. 5/04.
05/02/11
Final Exam Week! We only meet one
time for the exam. Please check your
SPRING ‘11 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE.
All papers returned by this time or
earlier.
05/09/11
Read Ch. 11 A Modest Proposal –
REMINDER! Your FIELD TRIPS ARE
DUE NEXT WEEK!
REMINDER! Field Trips due this
week! Read Ch. 12 Ode: Intimations
and Recollections of Early Childhood
Read Ch. 13 A Carcass
Read Ch. 14 AND Ch. 15 Los
Vendidos/or Zoo Story and Political
Theater/Theater of the Absurd
Review all study guides, polish your
Research Project - and BEGIN FINAL
EXAM PREPARATION
Farewell! We’ll miss you!!
Note: We’ve made a genuine attempt to be sure the information in this syllabus is correct. Please notify
us of any discrepancies or concerns.
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