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Professor Anthony D’AscoliProfessor Anthony D’Ascoli

HumanitiesHumanitiesSYLLABUS AND EXPECTATIONS SYLLABUS AND EXPECTATIONS

EMAIL : EMAIL : [email protected] place your name, class and time in the Please place your name, class and time in the subject line so the system does not place your subject line so the system does not place your email into spam/junk fileemail into spam/junk fileOFFICE HOURS: Make arrangements with me OFFICE HOURS: Make arrangements with me directly. However, I will always be available after directly. However, I will always be available after class for any pressing questions or concerns class for any pressing questions or concerns and I am usually here at least 30 minutes prior and I am usually here at least 30 minutes prior as well. And usually in the library Tuesdaysas well. And usually in the library TuesdaysSyllabus and Important papers for class work Syllabus and Important papers for class work can all be found at can all be found at www.dascolihum.comwww.dascolihum.com

Humanities Humanities REQUIRED TEXT:REQUIRED TEXT: Experience the Humanities, Complete th Edition. Matthews & Platt. Other readings will be required and available online for free.CREDITS: 3 Credit HoursCREDITS: 3 Credit HoursTIMES: Vary per semester and campus TIMES: Vary per semester and campus PREREQUISITES: ENG 1101 or similar 1PREREQUISITES: ENG 1101 or similar 1stst year English writing year English writing coursecourseCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers a chronological survey COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers a chronological survey of guiding ideas and trends within culture, as reflected in the of guiding ideas and trends within culture, as reflected in the philosophy, literature, and fine arts of the ancient, medieval and philosophy, literature, and fine arts of the ancient, medieval and modern times. The instructor will select a succession of periods that modern times. The instructor will select a succession of periods that can be covered meaningfully within the term. The student will can be covered meaningfully within the term. The student will acquire knowledge of the cultural achievements falling within acquire knowledge of the cultural achievements falling within selected periods in the development of Civilization, along with an selected periods in the development of Civilization, along with an understanding of how these achievements contribute to the making understanding of how these achievements contribute to the making our present cultural inheritance.our present cultural inheritance.

HumanitiesHumanitiesCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: (What you need to do to succeed)COURSE REQUIREMENTS: (What you need to do to succeed)Attendance: Crucial part of your grade and performance in this class Attendance: Crucial part of your grade and performance in this class and will impact your grade. Missing class effects your grade.and will impact your grade. Missing class effects your grade.Class discussions and lectures will contain over 80% of what will be Class discussions and lectures will contain over 80% of what will be covered on tests, quizzes, etc.covered on tests, quizzes, etc.Discussion = ParticipationDiscussion = ParticipationParticipation = 20 % of your overall grade – 200 pointsParticipation = 20 % of your overall grade – 200 pointsAttendance will impact your participation gradeAttendance will impact your participation grade2 absences are free2 absences are free33rdrd absence you will drop you an entire 10% for a maximum of 180 absence you will drop you an entire 10% for a maximum of 180 pointspoints44thth absence you will get you 20 % for your participation – for a absence you will get you 20 % for your participation – for a maximum of 160 points and each additional absence will decrease maximum of 160 points and each additional absence will decrease proportionally, at the 8proportionally, at the 8thth you will receive 0 points you will receive 0 points Individual emergencies, etc, will be determined on a 1 to 1 basis Individual emergencies, etc, will be determined on a 1 to 1 basis (plan on bringing proof)(plan on bringing proof)

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS (CONT):COURSE REQUIREMENTS (CONT):Tardies: Habitual lateness (3 or more) will also effect Tardies: Habitual lateness (3 or more) will also effect your participation grade negatively. 10 point loss for your participation grade negatively. 10 point loss for each tardy after the 3each tardy after the 3rd. rd. Tardy = arriving between 11 – 15 Tardy = arriving between 11 – 15 minutes late. At 16 minutes or later, it will count as ½ an minutes late. At 16 minutes or later, it will count as ½ an absence so please take care to watch the time. absence so please take care to watch the time. Again, individual emergencies, pre-arranged Again, individual emergencies, pre-arranged appointments, etc. will be determined on a 1 to 1 basis. appointments, etc. will be determined on a 1 to 1 basis. If lateness becomes an issue with several students I will If lateness becomes an issue with several students I will change this policy to one of zero tolerance and will not change this policy to one of zero tolerance and will not allow students to enter late at all and therefore miss an allow students to enter late at all and therefore miss an entire class sessionentire class session

HumanitiesHumanitiesASSIGNMENTS:ASSIGNMENTS:

It is expected that you will complete any and all reading It is expected that you will complete any and all reading assignments prior their discussion in class.assignments prior their discussion in class.Questions on the readings and during discussions are Questions on the readings and during discussions are encouraged, there is no such thing as a stupid questionencouraged, there is no such thing as a stupid questionJournal: There will be one journal (bonus points/extra Journal: There will be one journal (bonus points/extra credit only) due by next to last week of semester. The credit only) due by next to last week of semester. The journal is worth 50 points and can be in any form. journal is worth 50 points and can be in any form. Exams: There will be Exams: There will be approximately 4approximately 4 quizzes (50 points quizzes (50 points each) during the semester on the readings. There will be each) during the semester on the readings. There will be an additional 4 examinations (50 points each) on the an additional 4 examinations (50 points each) on the material covered in class and in the text book. There will material covered in class and in the text book. There will be a midterm (150 points) on the ½ way point and a final be a midterm (150 points) on the ½ way point and a final (200 points) on the last week. The quizzes, examinations (200 points) on the last week. The quizzes, examinations and most of the final will be on material covered in class, and most of the final will be on material covered in class, yet another reason not to miss.yet another reason not to miss.


PAPERS: There will be 3 writing PAPERS: There will be 3 writing assignments (100 points each) that will be assignments (100 points each) that will be assigned early in the course so that you assigned early in the course so that you can begin on them sooner rather than can begin on them sooner rather than later. later. Paper 1: An art analysis due week 3/5Paper 1: An art analysis due week 3/5Paper 2: A concert review due week 7/10Paper 2: A concert review due week 7/10Paper 3: Paper 3: A film as art paper due week 11/15A film as art paper due week 11/15

Drops an entire grade each week its late Drops an entire grade each week its late

HumanitiesHumanitiesPAPERS (CONT.)PAPERS (CONT.)Helpful HintsHelpful HintsAll papers must be 100% your own work!!All papers must be 100% your own work!!

Paper 1 – Art Analysis (due Week 3/5)Paper 1 – Art Analysis (due Week 3/5)Choose only a work of art that really effects you (i.e. that Choose only a work of art that really effects you (i.e. that you really like or really hate). It will make the writing you really like or really hate). It will make the writing process significantly easier if you have strong feelings process significantly easier if you have strong feelings one way or the other. one way or the other. Make sure you include all parts to get full creditMake sure you include all parts to get full creditPlace your name somewhere on your paper, staple it Place your name somewhere on your paper, staple it together. (I do not have a stapler)together. (I do not have a stapler)Focus on parts 3 and 6 as that is where I will get 80% of Focus on parts 3 and 6 as that is where I will get 80% of your gradeyour grade

HumanitiesHumanitiesPaper 2 – Concert Review (due week 7/10 )Paper 2 – Concert Review (due week 7/10 )

Do not wait until the last minute to do this paper – there Do not wait until the last minute to do this paper – there may be no events to attend or they may be all sold outmay be no events to attend or they may be all sold outIt must be from the following styles/genres only : It must be from the following styles/genres only : Broadway Musical; Jazz performance (even a live Broadway Musical; Jazz performance (even a live performance a t a club); Classical concert; Opera, Ballet, performance a t a club); Classical concert; Opera, Ballet, Flamenco show (not at a restaurant)Flamenco show (not at a restaurant)No pop, rap, hip hop, raggaeton, salsa, bachata, No pop, rap, hip hop, raggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue, rock or metal shows will countmerengue, rock or metal shows will countFocus on part 2 as I will include that at 75% of the grade Focus on part 2 as I will include that at 75% of the grade for this paperfor this paperVan Dyke’s on Lincoln road has nightly jazz shows for Van Dyke’s on Lincoln road has nightly jazz shows for under 20.00 under 20.00 www.cultureshockmiami.com – 5.00 tickets for students – 5.00 tickets for students

HumanitiesHumanitiesPaper 3: Film as Art (due week 11/15) – www.netflix.comPaper 3: Film as Art (due week 11/15) – www.netflix.com

Choose wiselyChoose wiselyDo NOT write a movie reviewDo NOT write a movie reviewDo NOT write a movie reviewDo NOT write a movie reviewDo NOT write a movie reviewDo NOT write a movie reviewDo write about the film as a work of artDo write about the film as a work of artYou should be writing about the colors (or lack of) used in the You should be writing about the colors (or lack of) used in the film/scenesfilm/scenesYou should be writing about why certain camera angles and speeds You should be writing about why certain camera angles and speeds are being usedare being usedYou should be writing about the scenery, setting and costumes You should be writing about the scenery, setting and costumes (clothing)(clothing)You should be writing about the use of music to aid in setting the You should be writing about the use of music to aid in setting the scenesceneYou should be writing about the special effects as artYou should be writing about the special effects as artYou should be writing about the use of the language, speeches, etc.You should be writing about the use of the language, speeches, etc.Watch the film at least 2x – the first time just to enjoy – 2Watch the film at least 2x – the first time just to enjoy – 2ndnd time to time to take notestake notesYou can watch them together with fellow classmates – just do not You can watch them together with fellow classmates – just do not turn in the same papersturn in the same papers


ALL PAPERS:ALL PAPERS:MLA Format MLA Format 12” font12” fontTyped, Double SpacedTyped, Double SpacedNo title page – no fancy paper, no foldersNo title page – no fancy paper, no foldersJust stapled together on white 8 ½ x 11 regular paperJust stapled together on white 8 ½ x 11 regular paper1” margins all around1” margins all aroundAll original – all your own workAll original – all your own workUse proper citationsUse proper citationsUnless you were born with the information you are writing about – it Unless you were born with the information you are writing about – it should be citedshould be citedPlagiarism will NOT be tolerated – You will get caught and you will Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated – You will get caught and you will get an F for the entire course – not just the assignmentget an F for the entire course – not just the assignmentI will not fail anyone for poor quality English, poor grammar or poor I will not fail anyone for poor quality English, poor grammar or poor sentence structure so write it yourselfsentence structure so write it yourself


MUSIC JOURNALMUSIC JOURNALYou can decide keep, maintain and then turn in a music journal on You can decide keep, maintain and then turn in a music journal on the week before the end of semester which will include your the week before the end of semester which will include your reactions to selections of music on the accompanying CDreactions to selections of music on the accompanying CDYou will need to answer the following 4 questions for each musical You will need to answer the following 4 questions for each musical selection:selection:1) What do you think the mood of the musical piece is? (Happy, 1) What do you think the mood of the musical piece is? (Happy, frightened, intimidating, sad, angry, joyful – a combination of frightened, intimidating, sad, angry, joyful – a combination of emotions)emotions)2) How does it make you feel? (Be honest)2) How does it make you feel? (Be honest)3) Have you heard this piece before? If so, where?3) Have you heard this piece before? If so, where?4) Did you enjoy it or dislike it? Why?4) Did you enjoy it or dislike it? Why?I will focus on question 4 for grading and on how seriously you take I will focus on question 4 for grading and on how seriously you take this assignmentthis assignmentThis is for extra credit or bonus points – it is not mandatory but it will This is for extra credit or bonus points – it is not mandatory but it will not be accepted after the deadline for any reason.not be accepted after the deadline for any reason.


MUSIC JOURNALMUSIC JOURNALAn example of what an entry should look like is this:An example of what an entry should look like is this:Piece name: Moonlight Sonata by BeethovenPiece name: Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven1) I believe that the composer was trying to convey the 1) I believe that the composer was trying to convey the sadness of romance and lovesadness of romance and love2) The piece makes me remember the one that got away 2) The piece makes me remember the one that got away and therefore makes me sadand therefore makes me sad3) Yes, I heard it in a movie and on a TV commercial3) Yes, I heard it in a movie and on a TV commercial4) Yes, I think that this is one of my favorite pieces of 4) Yes, I think that this is one of my favorite pieces of music that we have listened to so far, although it makes music that we have listened to so far, although it makes me sad – I still appreciate the beauty of the pieceme sad – I still appreciate the beauty of the piece


PREPARATION – WAYS TO SUCCEEDPREPARATION – WAYS TO SUCCEEDDo all reading assignments on time – be ready to Do all reading assignments on time – be ready to discuss, ask questions and cover them in classdiscuss, ask questions and cover them in classBring a notebook and writing utensilsBring a notebook and writing utensilsA dictionary and a highlighter are good to have as new A dictionary and a highlighter are good to have as new terms and their usage will appear in your papers and on terms and their usage will appear in your papers and on tests/quizzestests/quizzesDo not plagiarize – you run the risk of failing the entire Do not plagiarize – you run the risk of failing the entire course and being expelled form school (cut & paste, etc)course and being expelled form school (cut & paste, etc)Come to class ready to participate and ready to have funCome to class ready to participate and ready to have funDo not speak over others – their ideas are as important Do not speak over others – their ideas are as important as yours even if you don’t agree with themas yours even if you don’t agree with them

HumanitiesHumanitiesClass Policies:Class Policies:Cell phones off or silent or vibrate only Cell phones off or silent or vibrate only If it is an important call – please leave the classroom and If it is an important call – please leave the classroom and answer it – if this is abused you will be asked to keep phones answer it – if this is abused you will be asked to keep phones off at all timesoff at all timesYou do not need to ask to leave class for bathroom, drink, You do not need to ask to leave class for bathroom, drink, emergency, etc. just leave as quietly as possible and re-enter emergency, etc. just leave as quietly as possible and re-enter the same way – you will, of course, be responsible for what the same way – you will, of course, be responsible for what you missedyou missedPlease remember to turn in all tests, quizzes, papers, Please remember to turn in all tests, quizzes, papers, journals, etc with your name on them so you can get proper journals, etc with your name on them so you can get proper creditcreditTurn in assignments late rather than never – I will take all Turn in assignments late rather than never – I will take all assignments up to the next to last week of the semester – on assignments up to the next to last week of the semester – on the final week I cannot accept anything as I will be grading the final week I cannot accept anything as I will be grading some 500 finals at that point and figuring out gradessome 500 finals at that point and figuring out gradesI want everyone to get an A – I will do my best to make this as I want everyone to get an A – I will do my best to make this as fun as possible – so laugh at my terrible jokesfun as possible – so laugh at my terrible jokes


GRADING CRITERIA:GRADING CRITERIA:Discussion/class participation – 200 pointsDiscussion/class participation – 200 pointsMusic Journal – bonus (up to 50)Music Journal – bonus (up to 50)Midterm – 100 pointsMidterm – 100 pointsComprehensive Final Exam – 100 pointsComprehensive Final Exam – 100 pointsQuizzes (4 at 50 points each) – 200 pointsQuizzes (4 at 50 points each) – 200 pointsExams (5 at 50 points each) -250 pointsExams (5 at 50 points each) -250 pointsPapers (3 at 100 points each) – 300 pointsPapers (3 at 100 points each) – 300 pointsTotal possible points = 1150Total possible points = 1150

HumanitiesHumanitiesHOW POINTS = GRADESHOW POINTS = GRADES

# OF POINTS# OF POINTS1150 - 9001150 - 900899 – 795899 – 795794 – 695794 – 695694 – 600694 – 600594 - 0594 - 0

If you have over 925 If you have over 925 points before the final points before the final examination then you are examination then you are exempt!!exempt!!

GRADE YOU WILL RECEIVEGRADE YOU WILL RECEIVE

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THE HUMANITIES THE HUMANITIES

Some Definitions:Some Definitions:

The creative contributions of mankind, The creative contributions of mankind, past and present, from all culturespast and present, from all cultures

What each of us expresses or createsWhat each of us expresses or creates

The systematic study of the formal The systematic study of the formal disciplines: music, art, cinema, theater, disciplines: music, art, cinema, theater, literature, dance, philosophy, religion and literature, dance, philosophy, religion and history.history.

BeautyBeauty

Aesthetics – how we describe an Aesthetics – how we describe an experience in the arts or in life, that we experience in the arts or in life, that we value for no reason beyond itself value for no reason beyond itself What is beautiful? In the Humanities – a What is beautiful? In the Humanities – a pleasing arrangement of parts that affects pleasing arrangement of parts that affects us in a pleasing aesthetic manner.us in a pleasing aesthetic manner.What buildings?What buildings?What works of art?What works of art?What people?What people?

Types of Art WorksTypes of Art WorksPainting -is an aesthetic work created by Painting -is an aesthetic work created by applying paint to a 2-D surface such as canvas, applying paint to a 2-D surface such as canvas, panel, or a wall in a variety of media like oil, panel, or a wall in a variety of media like oil, water, glue, acrylic, fresco, etc.water, glue, acrylic, fresco, etc.

Types of Art WorksTypes of Art WorksSculpture (also called sculpture in the round) – a Sculpture (also called sculpture in the round) – a 3 dimensional work of art formed by carving, 3 dimensional work of art formed by carving, modeling, casting, or Assembly in which all sides modeling, casting, or Assembly in which all sides are supposed to be looked atare supposed to be looked at

Types of Art WorksTypes of Art Works

Relief sculpture - A sculpture which, intended to be Relief sculpture - A sculpture which, intended to be viewed from one side which is attached to a background viewed from one side which is attached to a background of which it is part of. There are 3 types of relief : (1) high; of which it is part of. There are 3 types of relief : (1) high; (2) low and ; (3) sunken (also called hollow or intaglio)(2) low and ; (3) sunken (also called hollow or intaglio)

High relief – a relief sculpture in which the image greatly High relief – a relief sculpture in which the image greatly protrudes from the surrounding surfaceprotrudes from the surrounding surface

Low relief - a relief sculpture in which the image protrudes Low relief - a relief sculpture in which the image protrudes only slightly from the surrounding surface materialonly slightly from the surrounding surface material

Sunken relief (aka hollow and intaglio) - A technique of Sunken relief (aka hollow and intaglio) - A technique of stylized engraving which is carved beneath the surface stylized engraving which is carved beneath the surface

layer of a hard material, often stone or metallayer of a hard material, often stone or metal


Architecture - is the art and science of designing Architecture - is the art and science of designing buildings and structures buildings and structures


Illuminated Manuscript - a manuscript which has Illuminated Manuscript - a manuscript which has been decorated with colored paints and gold leaf been decorated with colored paints and gold leaf or gold paint, a common practice for luxury or gold paint, a common practice for luxury books produced in the Middle Ages books produced in the Middle Ages


Textiles - any material made with yarns, cloth or Textiles - any material made with yarns, cloth or fibers fibers


Tapestry - a heavy hand-woven reversible textile Tapestry - a heavy hand-woven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs characterized by complicated pictorial designs

Types of Art WorksTypes of Art WorksCraft work - crafts comprise a whole host of Craft work - crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's own hands and skill – i.e things with one's own hands and skill – i.e jewelryjewelry


Pen and Ink – Use of pen with inkwell or Pen and Ink – Use of pen with inkwell or even ball point pens on paper, usually a even ball point pens on paper, usually a sketchsketch

Types of Art WorkTypes of Art Work

Mixed Media – use of more than one type Mixed Media – use of more than one type of media (paint, stone, paper, mosaic, of media (paint, stone, paper, mosaic, found art, etc) to create a unified art work.found art, etc) to create a unified art work.

Type of Art WorksType of Art Works

Environmental Art – using nature or Environmental Art – using nature or natural artifacts to create artnatural artifacts to create art

Types of Art WorksTypes of Art WorksMosaic - art consisting of a design made of small Mosaic - art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass pieces of colored stone or glass


Pottery – pottery is known as the ‘alphabet of Pottery – pottery is known as the ‘alphabet of archaeology’ because of its uniqueness to each culture archaeology’ because of its uniqueness to each culture that produces it. Pottery includes : plates, cups, jars, that produces it. Pottery includes : plates, cups, jars, vases,e tc. That are made from earthenware (usually vases,e tc. That are made from earthenware (usually baked clay).baked clay).


Stained Glass – any work of art (usually Stained Glass – any work of art (usually windows) that is made up of pieces of colored windows) that is made up of pieces of colored glass to make a whole composite sceneglass to make a whole composite scene


Glassware - any work that is made up of glass. Glassware - any work that is made up of glass. Usually heavily decorated, but not always.Usually heavily decorated, but not always.


Photography – the use of film and camera, more Photography – the use of film and camera, more modernly digital imaging to create an artistic image modernly digital imaging to create an artistic image

Photoshop – altering an image to create an artworkPhotoshop – altering an image to create an artwork


Found Art – taking everyday ordinary Found Art – taking everyday ordinary objects which are ‘found’ and turning them objects which are ‘found’ and turning them into artinto art


Installation Art - Art that is installed (sometimes Installation Art - Art that is installed (sometimes temporarily) in an exhibit space or room, or even temporarily) in an exhibit space or room, or even outdoors . Large in size and usually very ordinary. outdoors . Large in size and usually very ordinary.

Types of ArtTypes of Art

Assembled Art – pieces of odds and ends Assembled Art – pieces of odds and ends (even trash) assembled to create a whole (even trash) assembled to create a whole cohesive workcohesive work

Offensive ArtOffensive Art

Art which has as it main purpose to show or offend the Art which has as it main purpose to show or offend the general public in order to get a reaction or make a general public in order to get a reaction or make a statement about an issue, sometimes even used in statement about an issue, sometimes even used in advertising to increase sales.advertising to increase sales.

Next classNext classPrehistory Lecture and NotesPrehistory Lecture and Notes

Visit, read the following web site that includes Visit, read the following web site that includes Hammurabi’s code of laws: Hammurabi’s code of laws: http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/CODE.HTMhttp://www.wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/CODE.HTM

Questions found on your reading question sheet will Questions found on your reading question sheet will count as your first quiz - so please do not copy & paste count as your first quiz - so please do not copy & paste or plagiarize so soon… a bad answer is better than a or plagiarize so soon… a bad answer is better than a dishonest onedishonest one

The document containing the links to Hammurabi and The document containing the links to Hammurabi and other class readings as well as the syllabus and other other class readings as well as the syllabus and other important papers can all be found at important papers can all be found at www.dascolihum.com

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