Discipline: Humanities Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Humanities 20A


COURSE DESCRIPTION
20A Special Studies in Humanities A Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Advisory: Qualification for English 1A
An interdisciplinary study of the cultural movements in art, architecture, literature, music, philosophy, or religion organized around first-hand observation of relevant works and/or lectures. Topics vary and take advantage of resources in study abroad programs, available museum and performance resources, and needs and interests of students and faculty. May be taken a total of four times. 18 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Content to vary: the short description will reflect the current course content.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Critically discuss and analyze primary and secondary texts, recognizing key ideas and responding in both oral and written form;

  2. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate concepts studied in primary and secondary texts using intermediate to advanced critical thinking skills;

  3. Compose developed, unified, stylistically competent writing assignments and adjust writing to the target audience with intermediate to advanced skill.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Acquire knowledge and understanding of two or more of the disciplines of the humanities by means of study of specific works which can be experienced directly.

Interpret and analyze specific works of the humanities which exemplify cultural, regional, social, and/or national and international concerns or achievements.

Define key terms of artistic and intellectual movements from a cultural perspective, providing a basis for their interpretation and evaluation.

Discuss the historical context for the art, literature, music, philosophy, or religious ideas for the subjects covered and describe how these movements relate to one another.

Interpret primary texts as examples of the time period or culture which produced them.

Interpret primary texts as examples of the time period or culture which produced them.

Describe how the philosophical and cultural heritage of the humanities acts as a continuing influence on the arts and ideas of the present.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Topics covered are contingent upon the specific content offered in the course.
  2. All sections of the course will focus on aesthetic issues raised by direct experience of artistic and intellectual works and ideas encompassed within the humanities, including art, literature, music, philosophy, historical and cultural contexts, and/or religious ideas.

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presentation of lectures and discussions on relevant themes in the humanities, including those from works of literature, art, philosophy, architecture, religious ideas, and music, in order for the student to understand key concepts and themes of the course.
  • Class discussions about cultural issues and differing critical interpretations.
  • Guest writers/lecturers invited to class to discuss topics related to arts and culture.
  • Field trips to museums or cultural exhibits/events that promote and enhance understanding of course concepts.
  • Cooperative learning tasks and activities designed to assist students in applying concepts in the humanities and synthesizing ideas about culture and art.
  • Individual conferences designed to evaluate and advise students on progress in written work or mastering course content.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • The writing of a minimum of 1000 words (4-6 pages) of formal prose designed to assess student mastery of analytical, interpretive and evaluative skills related to topics in the humanities.
  • In-class informal writing assignments, including journal entries, quizzes, peer review of student writing in order to ensure understanding of course concepts and to demonstrate required familiarity with the weekly material.
  • Individual and group assignments designed to demonstrate successful understanding and application of basic concepts and definitions relevant to course content.
  • Questions on topics and content designed to evaluate student understanding of key approaches to analysis in the humanities.
  • Quizzes and examinations designed to assess student ability to recall, analyze and apply key course concepts.Participation and regular attendance as required by instructor to ensure progress in mastering the course content and participation in collaborative learning projects.
  • Final essay designed to assess student ability to integrate, analyze and evaluate course concepts.

 
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Texts and support materials will be selected according to the topics being offered. Instructors will include primary texts from literature, philosophy and religion, and examples from the fine arts wherever possible.
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