Instructor: Natasha Dailey

Email: Natasha.dailey@bobhopeschool.org

Phone: Off Campus (Bob Hope Ext 319)

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:55-3:40 and Friday 2:05-2:40

Additional Contact Information: Daileynm@lamarpa.edu

• This course is an exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, architecture, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they express the values of cultures and human experience.

Martin, F. David and Lee A. Jacobus. The Humanities Through the Arts, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2015

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Black or blue ink pens (All work to be turned in must be in ink! Essays should be typed!)

Pencil

Sticky notes for taking notes in textbook (You may NOT write in the textbooks.)

Binder and notepaper for taking notes, completing class work, preparing daily assignments, and storing all handouts

None

·        Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

·        Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.

·        Articulate how these works express the values of the individual and society within an historical and social context.

·        Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in the arts and humanities.

·        Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of literature, philosophy, and the arts on cultural experiences.

·        Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create.

PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills- Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.

PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills – Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion.

PSLO 2: Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.

Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task.

PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely.

PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills – Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making.

Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.

Unit 1: What is Humanities? What is Art?

Unit 2: Visual Arts: Paintings, Sculptures, and Architecture

Unit 3: Music and Literature

Unit 4: Performing Arts: Theatre, Dance, and Film

Unit 5: Research and MLA

August 10-14:

(Bob Hope start date, not Lamar State College)

Introductions, Syllabus

Chapter 1: What is Humanities? What is Art?

Pre-Test: August 13

August 17-21:

Chapter 2-3: Being a Critic of the Arts

August 24-28:

(Lamar State College official start date)

Unit I: Visual Arts (Chapter 4: Paintings, Chapter 5: Sculpture, Chapter 6: Architecture)

Classicism (Ancient Greece), Neo-Classicism, Renaissance and Realism

August 31-September 4

Impressionism and Post-Impressionism

MONA LISA/LOCAL ARCHITECTURE WORKSHEET DUE September 4

September 7-11

*SEPTEMBER 7: NO SCHOOL- LABOR DAY*

Census Date-September 9

Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop Art

IMPRESSIONISM FILM WORKSHEET DUE September 11

September 14-18:

CUBISM/POP ART PROJECT DUE September 18

Review for Unit I Test

Unit I Test on September 16

Begin Unit III: Chapter 9: Music: Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Bluegrass, etc.

September 21-25:

Continue Music: Classical, Opera and “The Phantom of the Opera”

September 28-October 2

(Last Day to drop without penalty-September 28)

“PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” WORKSHEET DUE October 2

Unit II: Chapter 7: Literature

Greek Philosophy/Mythology, Old English (‘Beowulf’)

Middle English, Poetry (Renaissance-Shakespeare, Victorian to Modern) *Talk about Rap here

Review for Unit II-III Test

October 5-9:

POETRY ASSIGNMENT DUE October 9

Unit II-III Test on October 8

Unit IV: Chapter 8: Theatre

Greek Tragedy vs. Shakespearean Tragedy

October 12-16:

Continue Theatre: Shakespeare Tragedy vs. Shakespeare Comedy

GROUP SHAKESPEARE WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE October 14 (Common Assignment)

 October 19-23:

Unit V: Chapter 10: Dance

Ballet vs Modern: Martha Graham, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” etc.

Jazz, Tap, Broadway Musical

October 26-October 30:

Continue Dance: Jazz, Tap, Broadway Musical

“WICKED” & BROADWAY MUSICALS/DANCE ASSIGNMENT DUE October 29

Review for Unit IV-V Test

*OCTOBER 30: NO SCHOOL

November 2-6:

Unit IV-V Test on November 3

Discuss and Work on Research Papers

November 9-13:

Unit V: Film, Animation, Television

Begin Film group projects

November 16-20: 

RESEARCH PAPER: ARTIST RESEARCH/YOU & HUMANITIES DUE no later than November 20

Spend part of the week on group film projects and the other part on research papers

November 23-November 27:

NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK

(Final Day to Drop With Penalty-November 23)

November 30-December 4:

FILM GROUP PROJECT DUE December 2

Review for Final

December 7-11:

Final Exam/Post-Test on December 7 (Objective and Short Answers)

*If a student misses an exam day, he/she will have until December 9 to make-up the exam.**

Final Exam/Post-Test on December 7 (Objective and Short Answers) at 3:45-4:30 pm

*If a student misses an exam day, he/she will have until December 9 to make-up the exam.**

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

59 and below F 

Exam #1 10%

Exam #2 10%

Exam #3 10%

Exam #4 10%

Research Paper 20%

Daily Grades 20%

Final Exam 20%

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Academic honesty is expected from all students. Cheating, plagiarism, or collusion will not be tolerated in any form under any circumstances. Plagiarism is defined as “taking and using as one's own the writings or ideas of another.” Not use of AI to complete assignments. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing or aiding another student in cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, test, individual assignment, or examination may be summarily dropped from the class with a grade of “F.”

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: No gum, food or drinks (except water) may be used during class. Disruptive behavior and profanity will not be tolerated. Students should not talk when someone else is talking. Be respectful. All cell phones should be turned off and placed out of sight during class. Students are to be alert and pay attention at all times. Reading anything other than the course texts or doing work for another class will not be permitted. Students are not to sleep –or appear to be sleeping (no heads on desks)--during class. NO TEXTING!!!!! NO EARBUDS!!!!

LATE WORK POLICY: All out-of-class assignments are to be turned-in on the due date. After that, they will be considered late.

An essay or assignment will not be accepted after a week; 5 points will be deducted each day an assignment is late, and the student will receive a zero after a week has passed. For example, if an assignment is two days late, there will be 10 points deducted. If the student is ill, he/she should have someone drop off his/her work the day it is due or email it to the instructor in order to avoid late points.

Students, whether they are present or not, are responsible for completing and turning in all assignments and for finding out what they missed. Students should check to see if any changes were made to the course outline.

If the absence is excused, quizzes and tests may be made up with the student's initiative and at the instructor's convenience

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory and attendance records of every class will be kept by the instructor. Students are expected to be on time for each class.

The student, whether he/she is present or not, is responsible for material and assignments covered in class. You should not return after an absence and ask me what you missed. You need to find out from your course outline or another student before class. The conscientious student will confer in person or by e-mail with the instructor on or before the day of an absence.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT HOMEWORK: Much of the time in this class your homework will be to read from the textbook. Please understand that "Read" means "READ, STUDY, AND UNDERSTAND." AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NOTETAKING: The first thing you need to do when you get to class is get out your notebook to take notes. I recommend a spiral notebook that you can clip in your binder. Each day, write that day's date on the top of a clean page and be ready to take notes. Don't depend on your memory; take copious notes! 

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.