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Course Competencies

Student Competencies:

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Think analytically and critically about individual works of art by:

    • describing the basic elements and their effects on the work of art
    • evaluating the effects of geography, economics, politics, religion, philosophy, and science on the values of a culture and the stylistic features of the arts
    • relating the major values and concerns of a historical era to the art forms of the period
    • interpreting their themes of expressive content
  2. Describe the difference between rational and non-rational ways of expressing ideas.
  3. Recognize and describe structural and stylistic relationships among the arts.
  4. Compare eras studied in class.
  5. Assess the relationship of freedom and responsibility to problem-solving and decision-making by groups and individuals throughout history.
  6. Identify some of the characteristics of the best and worst (the noble and depraved) of human actions and creations.
  7. Analyze the predominant feminine and masculine viewpoints of specific cultural eras.
  8. Compare and contrast some cultural attitude and values of specific eras of the past to those of the present in order to:
    • demonstrate an awareness of the legacy of various civilizations
    • identify the perspectives about life that advance or hinder creative energies
    • promote respect for different ways of dealing with common issues
  9. Compare values as reflected in the arts in non-European cultures to those in Western cultures.
  10. Write and speak clearly and logically, in presentations and essays, about topics studied in humanities courses.
  11. Read, analyze, and apply to new situations, written material related to the study of Humanities.
  12. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of Humanities.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using modules, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Analyze stories from ancient cultures, and identify cultural values and beliefs. H
2 Compare and contrast ancient civilizations in one or more of the following areas: religion/philosophy, law/customs, or the arts. A, D, H, I, K
3 Identify and analyze ideas from ancient cultures that have had enduring influence, and relate these ideas to various historical and contemporary milieux. A, H
4 Write a thesis statement and evidence-based claims. J
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Distinguish the main philosophical trends that developed in the Classical period, and critically assess particular philosophical ideas from the period. A, B, H, J
2 Identify the basic elements of Classical architecture and their use. A, J
3 Describe and compare the main achievements of the Greeks and Romans in one or more of the following areas: cultural values and practices, politics, philosophy, literature, architecture, or the arts. K
4 Identify fundamental contributions of Classical thinkers and writers, such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero. E
5 Select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of humanities. L
6 Write a thesis statement and evidence-based claims. J
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Articulate major religious/philosophical trends that emerged during the early Middle Ages.  A, B, H, I
2 Recognize similarities and differences between Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.  A, F, H, I
3 Describe how religion influences visual arts.  A, C, D, H
4 Identify the main literary sources on which major religions are based. H, I
5 Compare and contrast the styles of art forms created by Buddhist, early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic cultures.  A, B, H, I
6 Write a thesis statement and evidence-based claims.  J
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Trace the development of the portrayal of the human form in ancient and medieval times. B, C, H, I, J
2 Discuss aniconic forms of visual art. H, I
3 Describe how prevailing religion/philosophy affects visual art forms. B, C, H, I, J
4 Describe how politics can influence the arts. C
5 Describe how the arts reflect human culture. C, H
6 Write a thesis statement and evidence-based claims. J
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Articulate some of the achievements of the early Middle Ages, and analyze particular works of the period. A, H
2 Explain ways in which literature and the arts reflect religion and politics. F, G, H, J
3 Describe the role of women during the later Middle Ages and some of women's artistic achievements. D, E, H, J
4 Compare and contrast cultural attitudes, values, religious beliefs, and artistic achievements during the Middle Ages. H
5 Describe how crusades and conflict impacted culture and the arts of the Middle Ages, and critically appraise various causes of the Crusades.  D, E, F
6 Identify major authors, philosophers, and artists who produced work during the Middle Ages. A, D, G, H, I
7 Write a thesis statement and evidence-based claims. J
8 Synthesize content from the course through comparison and analysis of ideas, values, or artifacts across cultures or eras. H

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Three Credit Course

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (10 @ 20 points each) 200 25%
Writing Assignments (4 @ 100 points each) 400 50%
Final Exam (1 @ 200 points each) 200 25%
TOTAL 800 100%

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