Description

An introductory course which provides students with an awareness of Western cultural traditions in art, music, philosophy, literature and religion as they developed during the major periods of Western history

Satisifies Culture Diversity Requirement
Counts Toward Humanities Requirement

Required Materials

Objectives

As a result of this course the student should be able to:

·        Understand the development of Western culture

·        Integrate the various disciplines and become aware of  human development as  humankind learns from other cultures

·        Understand the complex interaction of the arts, sciences, religion, and history

Teaching Methods

Examinations:  Three examinations are scheduled.  Students are expected to take the examinations on the date scheduled.  Only on rare occasions and with the consent of the instructor will a student be allowed to “make-up” an exam.  The examinations will be largely essay in nature.

Reflection Papers:  Each student will write ten (10) reflection papers on material  in the text  The papers should reflect the student’s understanding of the passage.  Each paper will be at least one (1) page long, double spaced.

Each student will be placed in a group that will give a 15-minute presentation on a subject chosen in consultation with the instructor.  This subject will relate to one of the three units taught during the semester.  Each student in the group is expected to participate.  Presentation will coincide with the respective unit.  A group leader will be chosen by the group.

Contact

Attendance/Withdrawals

The student is expected to attend class unless there are special circumstances.  Class attendance is important to the student because of the interactive process that occurs in the classroom situation.  If an absence is necessary, the student will be responsible for any material covered on that day.  It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from class prior to the deadline published in the catalog.  Failure to withdraw properly will result in a grade of F in the class.  The final grade will be determined partially by the number of absences a student may have and by class participation

Please note the date in the student handbook for the final withdrawal date

Method of Evaluation

Grades:

            Grades for the course will be as follows;

Two examinations                                          200

Term project                                                   100

Group Project                                                 100 Reflection Papers                                            100

                                                                                    Total                                                                 500

            A  =  440-500

            B   = 380-439

            C   = 320-379

            D   = 260-319

            F   =  below 260

Notes

Persons with disabilities WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS MUST see the instructor AND notify the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately. The OSD Office is located in the Student Services Department on Leesburg Campus. A representative can be reached by calling 352-365-3574 to set up an appointment. Additional information about LSCC’s OSD Services can be found at www.lscc.edu and click on Disability Services on the quick links.

Schedule

Disclaimer:  The dynamics of a course may necessitate the contents of the syllabus to change.  Thus, the syllabus is subject to change with the approval of the instructor.  Students will be consulted if a change is felt to be justified.

The following schedule is tentative and will be change if necessitated.  However, unless changed by the instructor, the following schedule will be used by the student to prepare for each class meeting.