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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: HUMA-1315 (Section: 71L, CRN: 11044) Fine Arts Appreciation |
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| Instructor | Natasha Dailey | ||||||||
| daileynm@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6102 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Educational - Room: 119A | ||||||||
| Office Hours | M-TR 11:35 am-1:10 pm, F 11:05am-12:40 pm | ||||||||
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| Description | 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. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
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.
Martin, F. David and Lee A. Jacobus. The Humanities Through the Arts, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2015 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Chromebooks/Laptop/Computer |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Core Objectives |
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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Unit I: Being a Critic of the Arts: What is Humanities? What is Art? Unit II: Visual Arts: Paintings, Sculptures, and Architecture Unit III: Music and Opera Unit IV: Literature Unit V: Theatre Unit VI: Dance and the Broadway Musical Unit VII: Film Unit VIII: Research: The Artist and I |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
January 21-24: Introductions and Syllabus Discussion Question 1:Chapter 1: What is Humanities? What is Art? (Due January 24) January 27-January 31: Chapter 2-3: Being a Critic of the Arts Discussion Question 3: Use Guidelines to Critique a Piece of Art (Due February 3) February 3-7: Unit I: Visual Arts (Chapter 4: Paintings, Chapter 5: Sculpture) Classicism(Ancient Greece), Neo-Classicism, Renaissance and Realism Discussion Question 2: “The Mona Lisa” (Due February 10) February 10-14: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Discussion Question 3: Impressionist/Post-Impressionists Artist (Due February 17) February 17-21: Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop Art Discussion Question 4: Picasso’s “Guernica” (Due February 17) February 24-28: Chapter 6: Architecture Discussion Question 5: Architecture Scavenger Hunt (Due February 24) Unit I Test due by March 3 (Last day to drop without penalty—February 24) March 3-7: Unit II: Chapter 9: Music Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Bluegrass, Texas Swing, etc. Discussion Question 6: Jazz Music and Beyond (Due March 9) March 10-14: NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK March 17-21: Classical Music and Opera Discussion Question 7: Classical Opera (Mozart & Wagner) vs. Rock Opera (“Phantom of the Opera) (Due March 24) March 24-28: Unit III: Chapter 7: Literature Greek Philosophy/Mythology, Old English (‘Beowulf’) Middle English, Poetry (Renaissance-Shakespeare, Victorian to Modern) Discussion Question 6: The Sonnet (Due March 31) March 31- April 4: Unit II-III Test due by April 4 Unit IV: Chapter 8: Theatre Greek Tragedy vs. Shakespearean Tragedy April 7-11: Shakespearean Comedy and the Comedy of Oscar Wilde Discussion Question 7: Group Presentation: Shakespeare (Due April 14) April 14-18: Unit V: Chapter 10: Dance Ballet vs Modern: Martha Graham, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” etc. Discussion Question 8: “The Rite of Spring” (Due April 21) (Last day to drop with penalty—April 18) NO SCHOOL: EASTER HOLIDAY: APRIL 18 April 21-25: Jazz, Tap, Broadway Musical Discussion Question 9: The Broadway Musical (Due April 28) Unit IV-V Test due by APRIL 29 April 28-May 2: COMMON ASSIGNMENT (ARTIST RESEARCH/YOU & HUMA) DUE BY MAY 2 Unit VI: Film and Animation May 5-9: Unit VI Test due by May 9 Review for Final May 12-14 FINAL EXAM/POST TEST DUE BY MAY 14 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 12, 2025 - 8:15 AM Through May 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Exam #1 10% Exam #2 10% Exam #3 10% Exam #4 10% Research Paper/Common Assignment 20% Daily Grades/Discussion 20% Final Exam 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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.” 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: Disruptive behavior and profanity will not be tolerated. Students should be respectful to one another. LATE WORK POLICY: An essay or assignment will not be accepted after a week with 5 points deducted each day it is late, and the student will receive a zero after a week has passed. (Day 1 late: -5, Day 2 late: -10, Day 3 late: -15 and continues until after a week when it will become a zero) 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. AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT HOMEWORK: Much of the time in this class your homework will be to read from the textbook/PowerPoints. Please understand that "Read" means "READ, STUDY, AND UNDERSTAND." AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NOTETAKING: Don't depend on your memory; take copious notes! |
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| Attendance Policy | Students are required to attend and check-in to class at least twice a week, which is demonstrated in discussion posts, assignments, and viewings of PowerPoints and materials placed in the folders of the course. | ||||||||
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | 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 | 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. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | 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. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | 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. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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