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City College

An Introduction to Humanities

Course: HUM 1020
Spring 2004

Credits: 4
Time: Tuesday 6-10 pm

Instructor: Afshin Hafizi
Email: mhafizi@english.ufl.edu

My Website

The Dying Gaul

CONTACT HOURS:

Lecture: 40

Lab: 0

Intern/Externship: 0

Total Contact Hours: 40

Total Credit Hours: 4

10 contact hours = 1 lecture credit

20 contact hours = 1 laboratory credit

30 contact hours = 1 intern/externship credit

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines Eastern and Western humanities, focusing on arts and ideas, with the objective of creating a greater awareness of the world community. This course examines the various cultures of the Near East, Far East, and Africa relative to the Western tradition. The cultural and aesthetic perspectives in Western Humanities is also examined, with the objective of facilitating the development of personal aesthetic sensibilities.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

EN120

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:

define humanities and how it is applied to Western, Eastern, Near Eastern, and African cultures
identify the common human experiences shared by different cultures as reflected in their artistic endeavors
explain how works of "art" from various cultures can reflect and embody the central values and beliefs of a given culture
describe their own personal aesthetic perspective
identify major artworks and their significance within the larger culture
discuss a broad spectrum of styles, voices, and perspectives
demonstrate a basic familiarity with the events and trends which have shaped the principle cultures of the world

COURSE DESIGN:

This course is designed as a lecture-discussion course with a textbook. In addition, videos, performances and observations of performances by other students will give the student a hands-on experience in developing a clear understanding of the speech communications process.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Students are expected to be in class on-time and for the duration of each class session. If absence or tardiness is unavoidable, students are expected to call the college and leave a message for the instructor. Students must bring a textbook, pens/pencils and a notebook to class.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

If a student misses twelve consecutive hours in a three or four credit hour course, six consecutive hours in a two credit hour course, or equivalent time in courses in additional credit hours and has below a "C" average, he/she may be withdrawn from that course and will receive the appropriate grade. A student may also be dropped for excessive non-consecutive hours of absence from a class.

For further information on attendance, consult the current edition of the City College Catalog.
COURSE MATERIALS:

Text: Arts and Culture, An Introduction to the Humanities, Combined Edition; Janetta Rebold Benton and Robert DiYanni; Prentice Hall.

ADDITIONAL COURSE RESOURCES:

Additional course resources, including but not limited to research books and materials and Internet computer access, are available in the resource center/library.

COURSE EVALUATION STANDARDS:

Grading Breakdown:

90 - 100 = A

80 - 89 = B

70 - 79 = C

60 - 69 = D

0 - 59 = F

Grading Scale:

20% Participation & Attendance

20% Exam I

20% Exam II

20% Exam III