HUM+2210

HUM 2210


 * MASTER COURSE DESCRIPTION **

HUM 2210 Prehistory to Medieval Humanities

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Literature, fine arts, music and philosophy of Western Europe from earliest times to the Renaissance, and their interrelation with the culture. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.) This course also helps develop the general education skill of (1) critical/creative thinking; (2) communication; (3) cultural literacy; and (4) information and technical literacy.

CREDIT HOURS: 3 Semester Hours **DEGREE: **A.A. (Core) and A.S.

CONTACT HOURS: 45 Hours Lecture

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Lecture/Discussion

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: //(General Education Skills) // The student will be able to: 1. Describe the background and concepts of previous civilizations and relate them to his/her culture. //(1, 3) // 2. Analyze, synthesize, and recognize specific areas in terms of the pictorial, architectural, musical and social characteristics. //(1, 3) // 3. Discuss outstanding artistic and social representatives. //(1, 3) // 4. Use context to describe the historical and cultural environment of civilizations, and to determine context by identifying time, place, function, and purpose of artifacts. //(1, 3) // 5. Analyze earlier historical civilizations and relate them to one’s own culture. //(1, 3) // 6. Research and analyze context for the composition and delivery of a Gordon Rule paper, by recognizing, utilizing, and compiling informative sources. //(1, 2, 3, 4) // In this Gordon Rule Writing (GRW) course, students must demonstrate their ability to produce "college-level writing through multiple assignments."  Students will complete at least three different, formal writing tasks in this course, totaling at least 2500 words (about ten pages) of formal writing.  All formal written work must be at least adequate "college-level writing" as defined by the college. If written work is determined to be unsatisfactory, less-than adequate as "college-level writing," the student cannot receive a satisfactory grade of C or above, regardless of other work in the course.

 Students who have difficulty with writing tasks are encouraged to use the College Writing Center (CWC).

COURSE OUTLINE:

I. Introduction to Humanities 2210 A. Statement of Objectives B. Statement of class policies and procedures

II. Introduction to the Ancient World (The Stone Age and Ancient Egypt and Israel) A. The Stone Age 1. Background and concepts of the Stone Age 2. Mythology 3. Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) B. Ancient Egypt 1. Background and concepts of Ancient Egypt 2. Mythology 3. Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) C. Ancient Israel 1. Background and concepts of Ancient Egypt 2. Mythology 3. Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, architecture)

III. Introduction to the Greek Epoch A. Background and Philosophy B. Literature and Philosophy (epic, drama, dialogue) C. Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) 1. Hellenic 2. Hellenistic D. Music

IV. Introduction to the Roman World and Early Christianity A. Introduction to Rome 1. Background and concepts 2. Literature of Rome 3. Visual Arts (architecture, sculpture, painting) B. Introduction to Early Christianity 1. Background and concepts 2. Visual Arts a. Early Roman b. Byzantine C. Literature, Religion and Philosophy D. Music

V. Introduction to the Middle Ages A. Background and concepts B. Visual Arts 1. Romanesque 2. Gothic C. Literature, Religion and Philosophy D. Music

VI. Introduction to the Renaissance A. Background and concepts B. Visual Arts of the Renaissance 1. Florentine Arts 2. Roman Arts C. Literature, Philosophy and Religion of the Renaissance D. Music of the Renaissance

__**Textbook**__

Sayer, __Humanities, Vol 1__

or

Fiero, __Humanistic Tradition (Books 1 & 2)__

or

Fiero, __Humanistic Tradition (Vol. 1)__

__**Course Resources**__