course syllabus humanities

Republic of the PhilippinesBULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

COURSE SYLLABUSFirst Semester, A. Y. 2010-2011

I. Course Code: Humanities 100

II. Course Title: Introduction to Humanities

III. Course Description: This course deals with the understanding, enjoyment and expression of feelings and ideas through the different forms of arts. It includes theories and principles of aesthetics and exposes the students to some activities essential to the appreciation of art.

IV. Credit Unit: 3 units

V. Pre-requisite: Humanities 110

VI. Contact Hours: 54 hours (3 hours lecture/week)

VII. Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to:1. Acquire comprehensive understanding of the vision, mission, goals and objectives

of the college.2. Internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college to achieve

excellence in education. 3. Develop his ability to perceive, understand and appreciate what the artist intends

to put into a particular creation/work of art.4. Develop student's creative self-expression.5. Enrich student's life along arts and culture, the essence of fine and beautiful

living.

of 5, Syllabus for Introduction to Humanities, 1st Semester, AY 2010-2011

VIII. Course Contents:

Course Contents Expected Output Strategies Time Frame/No. of hours Evaluation/RemarkA. Preliminaries:

1. BASC and the Institute 1.1 History of the Institute and

BASC 1.2 Vision, mission, goals and

objectives of BASC 1.3 Definition of Humanities

1.4 Roles of Humanities in Man's Life

-Define and give the importance of studying humanities-Explain the roles of humanities in man’s life

Lecture/discussionRecitationFor activities, the students will be asked to think of a work of art that will best describes their personality

3 hours

Quiz

B. Arts1. Definition, nature and

importance of arts2. The subject of Art3. Functions of Art4. Ways of presenting the art

subject 4.1 Mediums and Techniques 4.2 Elements and Organization5. Sources of art subjects

-Give the importance of art, its nature and importance-Understand the subject of art and enumerate the functions-Identify the ways of presenting the art-enumerate the mediums and techniques used in arts-Understand the elements of arts

Lecture/discussionRecitationFor activities, the students will be shown sample picture and afterwards, will be asked to give their interpretation on it.

3 hours

Quiz

Group activity

C. Visual Arts1. Painting

1.1 Definition1.2 Elements of Painting

1.3 Evolution of Painting 1.4 Painters and their

contributions

-Define and explain the different styles in painting-Enumerate the elements of painting-Compare the stages on the evolution of painting-Create their own painting as their work of art

Lecture /discussionReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to group themselves into five. They will be tasked to paint an interesting subject from nature

6 hours

Group activity

Quiz

2. Architecture 2.1 Meaning and Importance -Give the meaning and discuss the Lecture/discussion

6 hours

Group activity


of Architecture2.2 Structural materials2.3 Evolution and types of Architecture

importance of architecture-Describe the structural materials used in architecture-Identify the types of architecture from the ancient times to the contemporary times.

ReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to group themselves into five. They will make a miniature design of their dream house.

Quiz

3. Sculpture3.1 Definition3.2 Features of a Sculpture3.3 Evolution of Sculpture

-Explain the meaning of sculpture-Describe the features of sculpture-Distinguish the sculptural works in the contemporary period from the ancient times

Lecture/discussionReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to carve the face of their favorite cartoon character in a soap

6 hours Activity workQuiz

D. Performing Arts1. Music

1.1 Definition1.2 Elements of Music1.3 Medium of Music1.4 Kinds of Music1.5 Historical Development

-Explain the meaning of music-Understand the elements of music- Identify the different media of music- Enumerate the kinds of music-Compare the music of the ancient times to the contemporary music.

Lecture/discussionReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to sing their favorite song


2. Dance2.1 Definition2.2 Art of Dancing2.3 Origin and Function2.4 Kinds of Dances2.5 Philippine Folk Dance

-Define dance-Explain the art of dancing-Trace the origin and understand the function of dance-Enumerate the kinds of dances-Learn the Philippine Folk dance

Lecture/discussionReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to group themselves into five. They will perform one of the following: folk dance. modern dance, ballroom dance, ethnic dance

9 hours Group activityQuiz

3. Literature -Identify Literature Lecture/discussion 6 hours Activity work


3.1 Definition3.2 Concept of Literature3.3 Functions and Values of

Literature

-Understand the concept of Literature-Explain the functions and values of Literature

ReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to write a poem about nature

Quiz

4. Literary Types of Literature4.1 Short Story and its

Elements4.2 Narrative Poetry and its

Elements4.3 Drama and its Elements 4.4 Essay and its Elements4.5 Novel and its Elements

- Identify the different types of Lit-

erature-Understand the elements of vari-

ous types of Literary arti-cles

-Write the different types of Literary article

Lecture/discussionReportingFor activities, the students will be asked to write one of the following: drama, short story, essay, novel and narrative poetry


IX. References:Sanchez, Custodiosa A., Paz Abad and Loreto Jao. Introduction to Humanitie (Revised Edition). Q.C. Rex Printing Company Inc., 2002.Manlapig, Don Johnson, “Photo Essays” Katha: Retaso, Volume XXXIV, No. 10, 2006.

X. Course Requirements and Basis for Computing Grades

Computation of Grades Midterm/Finals 30% Projects, reaction and research papers, activities 25% Quizzes/Long test/Assignment 20% Class Participation/ Recitation 15% Attendance 10%

100%


XI. Consultation Hours: 10:30-11:30 am and 2:30-3:30 pm Monday

XII. Class Policies1. College rules on attendance and proper class decorum will be strictly enforced.2. Wearing of I.D. and prescribed uniform is a must.3. Dropping must be done before the midterm examination; otherwise a failing grade will be incurred.4. Cut -off grade in quizzes, exams, etc. is 50%.5. A student is considered late when he/she comes to class 15 minutes after the start of the class.

Prepared by:

JERYL C. TUMALEInstructor 1

Reviewed by:

PRISCILLA V. SAN PEDRO, Ed.DDean, IASEGS

ANADOLIA M. CRUZ, Ed.DDirector for Instruction

Approved:

GERARDO I. MENDOZA, Ph.D.Vice President, ACSA


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