HUMANITIES 1210 FIRST DAY HANDOUT

Professor Huntley Bentley received her degrees from Wayne State University, has worked at the DIA over a 13-year period, and taught Performing Arts students in Shrewsbury, England. In addition to Humanities 1210, Professor Huntley Bentley teaches Film as Art, HUMN 1460, and offers a Shakespeare in Film class, HUMN 1479, in the winter term.

Office: N217. Phone: 286-2256.

Teaching Schedule:

HUMN 1460 C1201 Monday             2 to 6pm

HUMN 1460 C 1202 Wednesday       5:30-9:30p

HUMN 1460 C1203 Thursday           2 to 6pm HUMN 1210 C 1603 TTH                    9:30-11

HUMN 1210 C1606 TTH           11-12:30

HUMN 1210 C 1605 MW           11-12:30

Office Hours:

Prior to and after class in N204

Wednesday –1:30 – 5:30 in C101

Tuesday – 12:45 – 2pm in N217

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Reprinted from www.macomb.edu:

“An introductory course in the Humanities, stressing an objective approach to the arts. It is designed to provide the student with the tools necessary to understanding various forms of artistic expression and to establish the understanding that form and content in art are products of fundamental cultural values. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and music are stressed. Related field trips are a part of the humanities program.”
 
CLASS ORGANIZATION

 This class is organized into three different but related components
I.        In Lab - (N110).  The ‘lab’ experience is designed to introduce concepts at the student’s own pace.  After each section the student will be quizzed. These quizzes are designed to reinforce the material just learned.
II.      On ground - (N204). In these sessions we will reinforce concepts that were introduced in the ‘lab’, as well as introduce some new concepts.  This component is designed to take what the student has learned ‘in lab’ and prepare you to apply it to the various assignments.
III.    Assignments – there will be six assignments and a final examination.

GRADING

   Like the three components to the class, there are three correlative parts to the student’s grade.

I.        30% of the grade is based on the student’s ‘in lab’ quiz scores.  If a quiz is not taken negative points are added to the score until the quiz is completed. (see downloads)

II.      20% of the grade is based on the student’s ‘on ground’ participation.  This includes attendance, and participation in class activities.

III.    55% of the grade is based on the student’s assignments.  (see assignments)

In order to receive an “A” in this class, you must turn in ALL assign
 

GRADE SCALE

You must get a “C” or better in order to use this class for transfer.

  A 93-100     A- 90-92

B+ 87-89     B 83-86    B- 80-82

C+ 77-79     C 73-76    C- 70-72

D+ 67-69    D 63-66    D- 60-62

E 0-59

 
ATTENDANCE

 There will be a sign out sheet or study guides to turn in each day.  To miss a class is to lose participation points.
If you do not bring requested materials (questions for seminars, reading assignments, etc.), you will lose points.  Always bring your materials including study guides to the ‘on ground’ sessions.

Your actions, attitudes, participation in class activities and focus within the class evidence your commitment to learning and will be considered when assignments are graded.

  ASSIGNMENTS:

Theatre – 25 pts

Music – 20 pts

Film – 25 pts

Urban Sprawl – 30 pts

Photojournal Project – 60 pts.

Culture in the Arts Project – 15 pts

Final Examination – 100 pts (120 questions)

EXTRA CREDIT 

In addition, there may be an opportunity for extra credit. This is optional and cannot be substituted for any of the required experiences.HELP If at anytime you do not understand a concept or assignment, schedule an appointment or communicate via email.

UPLOADS You will have up to one week past the date the module is assigned to upload your data (in lab), after that week your upload will not apply to your score. It is imperative that you keep up with the virtual lectures.

PAPERS

Each assignment will have specific criteria, which will be clearly defined in writing. Also refer to the writing criteria page. Submit all assignments in pocket folder, do not staple or place in plastic sheets.
Papers must be submitted to me in class. If I don’t check it in, I didn’t get it! DO NOT put papers in mailbox or under the door – they will not be accepted.
No paper will be accepted that isn’t typed.
Papers that are turned in on time will receive comments.
Papers will be accepted up to one week past due date – no later, but will not receive comments.
Use your login number for confidentiality purposes.
Have someone else read your paper before submitting it.

PLAGIARISM cont

All work submitted must be the student’s own work. Any works cited must be quoted and support original ideas, not be the substance. Any work that is submitted that does not conform will receive a 0 on that assignment. If the work reflects another student’s work, both will be in jeopardy. If the problem cannot be resolved between the professor and student, it will then be submitted to the humanities board. NUMBERS

The number you will be using this term is in the text purchased.  We will reference grades in class by the last four digits of this number. You will also have an assigned number for your Turning Point remote and your lab computer.  These numbers will be the same.  It is your responsibility to know your numbers. EMAIL
  bentleyj@macomb.edu

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Please be sure to put your class day and time in the subject line.  This will allow me to open the email. Also make sure that you include your name and the day and time your class meets within the email.

WEBSITE

The website is made part of this first day handout. There you will find additional support for various aspects of the class. To access the website: Go to: http://www.macomb.edu/faculty/scotts/HUMN-1210.htm

  EXPENSES

 In addition to Introduction to the Arts, which is available in the bookstore, you will need access to a camera, a roll of film, cost of developing film, headphones, a floppy disk, $4 when you attend the DIA. You may also use a USB. Those who want to utilize digital cameras please have them professionally printed. (photo quality does count).

CELL PHONES & PAGERS

Pagers and Cell phones should be put in silent mode in both the lab and ‘on ground’ sessions. If it goes off, the student will be asked to leave for the remainder of that session. Talking is not permitted in lab.
 
THIS IS A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PROFESSOR AND STUDENT. BY STAYING IN THE CLASS YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS STATED IN THIS ‘FIRST DAY HANDOUT’.