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SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE OVERSEAS HUMANITIES- HUM 2701 SYLLABUS
Welcome to Overseas travel: Paris to the Pyrenees and Humanities 2710 INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Cathy C. Futral OFFICE: A-14 OFFICE HOURS: M-W- 8-9:30 a.m., 12:30-1 p.m., T-T – 8-9:30 a.m., 11a.m.-12:30pm PHONE: 453-6661, ext. 7195, (863) 763-7195 and home (863)635-3643 E-MAIL: futralc@southflorida.edu or cathy.futral@southflorida.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Humanities 2701 studies the historical, cultural, and artistic aspects of France and Spain, which includes classroom and on-site instruction. Students entering Overseas Humanities are expected to have basic skills in grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling, as well as a concept of critical analysis and argumentative writing, as a result of having completed Freshman English I (ENC 1101).
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to: 1. Learn about the major and minor humanistic trends in the history of mankind from its historical origins focusing from the end of the late Middle Ages to present day as it relates to the touring countries. 2. Gain an awareness of the major forms of art and architecture prevalent in this period; 3. Gain an awareness of the major forms of literature and drama prevalent in this period; 4. Gain an awareness of the major forms of music and their performance prevalent in this period; 5. Express critically in writing his/her understanding of various aspects of the humanistic and artistic trends in this period; 6. Describe and discuss major cultural/historical aspects of France and Spain (timelines of major events). 7. Compare and contrast differences of language, geography, climate, currency, religion, and social/political/cultural traditions of the various cultures. 8. Recognize and analyze artistic developments of France and Spain. 9. Compare the various cultures' major accomplishments in art, architecture, music, drama, and literature. 10. Assess the relevance of travel/study experience for the individuals involved.
COURSE OVERVIEW: Introduction to trip and humanities concepts/assignments Medieval history of France and Spain, crusades, castles, and cathedrals. Early Renaissance High Renaissance and Perspective - Louvre Baroque, El Greco, Velasquez, and Goya- Prado Museum 18th century/ Neoclassical and Romantic periods 19th century/ French Impressionism 20th century to today; final preparations to travel Museum experience and historical sights Comparisons of cultures, evaluations of learning objective, and sharing of journal reflections. Scrap book, photo albums, collage, and images collection.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS Lecture, discussion, videos and DVDs, PowerPoint presentations, creation of timelines, and on-site experience.
GRADING: Students will write three critique papers (MLA-formatted) and keep a travel journal of reflections, insights and documented tour and museum information while on the trip (which will be shared after the trip): total of 3,000 words are required. Grades will be determined by an average of each student's cumulative percentages earned for the required writing assignments, and class participation and attendance, completion of assignment, and 100 percent participation in all group tours.
ASSIGNMENT PERCENTAGE OF GRADE
1. Class participation, maps, worksheets, timelines and homework 25% 2. Six (6) research papers (written reports) 25% 3. Trip participation, journal, and final presentation 50% (*Participation is documented 15 or more hours in actual tour of sites or museum time citing what was viewed.) GRADING SCALE: 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 60 - 69 D 0 - 59 F
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE DURING THE SPECIFIED WEEK! Classroom sessions will be held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in room A15 with a total of 30 hours class work to be added to our 15 hours participation at site. Students with necessary absences (absolutely verified by doctor or legitimate documentation) must make up missed papers or work within one week or receive an "O" for that missed work.
WRITING INSTRUCTIONS: All study questions and essays, if given on exams, must be written in blue or black ink, not pencil or another color. Out-of-class papers, will always be typed, double-spaced, and be MLA formatted. 1. All papers and sets of questions must have the following information in the upper left side of the first page: HUM 2701 WC: Student Name Specific Assignment Month/Day/Year The word count for the paper should be in the upper right corner.
2. All pages after the first page will have the student's last name and page number in the upper right corner of the page, for example: Jones 2. 3. All papers must be neat and on white 8.5 x 11 inch paper. 4. All papers must have a title centered below the student information and the word count. All papers must be turned in on the due date or lose 5 points for each class period late.
USE OF CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Students are expected to turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices before entering the classroom, and keep them in their purses, pockets or belt/pocket sheaths. They are to be kept out of sight to avoid causing a disruption. An exception to this stipulation will be considered only in an emergency. In these cases, the student must verify the need to the instructor prior to the beginning of class and must renew this exception on a class-by-class basis. Violators will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class that day.
DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES: SFCC offers full educational services to disabled students. However, to provide reasonable services and appropriate accommodations, students must self identify to the disabilities specialist and provide documentation of the disabling or limiting condition. Services are varied and include, but are not limited to, admission and registration assistance, special campus orientation, note taking, tutoring, testing, audiovisual aids, readers, and mobility aids. Disabled Student Services (DSS) is a unit of SFCC Student Services in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The purpose of DSS is to provide services to students with disabilities. These services permit students access to the same educational opportunities as their non-disabled peers and are offered within the institution’s philosophical framework that stresses student independence and self-reliance. DSS operates in cooperation and conjunction with other units in Student Services (Assessment Center and Student Support Services) to ensure continuity of services. In addition, DSS works closely with other public and private rehabilitation agencies to facilitate the coordination of service delivery. Inquiries should be directed to the disabilities specialist, Catherine P. Cornelius, Student Services/Classroom Complex, Suite B152, Highlands Campus.
PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING: Plagiarism is the use of another individual’s words, phrases, sentences, or ideas (whether taken word for word, in summary form, or as a paraphrase), without giving credit to the source from which they come (without proper documentation). This also includes handing in another student’s writing (original or researched) as your own. The first offense of willful plagiarism or cheating (verified by the instructor) will result in a grade of “F” (0 value) for the specific assignment. Second offenses are grounds for suspension from the class with a grade of “F”. All instances of plagiarism and other forms of cheating will be referred to the appropriate department chair and the division dean. Research papers from other courses will not be accepted in this course.
CODE OF CONDUCT: When students are admitted to South Florida Community College, they are subject to the jurisdiction of the college during their enrollment. As members of the college community, students are expected to act responsibly in all areas of personal and social conduct. Students are responsible for the observance of all SFCC District Board of Trustees policies and procedures as published in the College Catalog, the Student Handbook, and other college information bulletins. Violation of any of these rules may lead to disciplinary action in accordance with prescribed procedures for the handling of disciplinary cases and may range from reprimand to expulsion from the college.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: Students who must miss class to observe a religious holiday must notify the instructor at least seven (7) days in advance of the day(s) to be missed and shall have until the next class meeting after the observance/holiday to make up missed assignments and/or exams.
ATTENDANCE: Absences will be noted and treated accordingly. Students could be eligible for withdrawal if they miss more than a total of four (4) class hours. The student to keep the instructor advised about the reason for absences. This syllabus serves as your first notice of the policy for this course; the second will be by mail and may not be until after third or fourth absence.
NOTE: No unauthorized visitors, including children or other members of your own family, are permitted in the classroom. All visitors must be registered with Community Relations in Building C.
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