COURSE SYLLABU

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WLDC 202: WORLD CULTURES II SYLLABUS – SPRING 2015

COURSE INFORMATION

CREDITS 3PREREQUISITE

SWLDC 201

DAYS AND TIMES

Section E: UTR 3-3:50 p.m.Section F: UTR 4-4:50 p.m.

LOCATION C-409

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

NAMEDr. Perri

GiovannucciE-MAIL

pgiovannucci@aud.edu

PHONE 04/3183471

OFFICE C-427OFFICE HOURS

TBA

DESCRIPTIONA study of the development of the culture, ideas, and values of the early modern world to the present. Emphasis is on the Protestant Reformation, initial contacts between Europe and other cultures, the rise of secularism, the Enlightenment, the American and French Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution; Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, and Modern styles in art, music and literature. Students are exposed to the creative process by reading from primary works of literature and philosophy and critically reviewing works of art, music, theater and dance, both in and out of class.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify, orally and in writing, specific characteristics of some of the cultures which had major impacts in the world from 1300 to the present

2. Analyze the influences of geographical, social, and historical factors on the various continents (Europe, the New World)

3. Identify, orally and in writing, specific characteristics of the major intellectual and cultural movements in religion, science, philosophy, literature and art of the modern world from 1300 through the 20th century

4. Describe, analyze and interpret the on-going attempts of both secular philosophy and religion to provide meaning for the “human experience”, and trace their cultural significance/contributions throughout the time period covered

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5. Trace how the answer to the search for meaning has changed and developed during the time period studied

TEXTBOOKS AND ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

1.Janetta Benton and Robert DiYanni, Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities, Prentice Hall, 2012 (to be purchased at the AUD bookstore).

2.Additional Readings. Posted on Blackboard, under Content Area, occasionally as needed.

3.A supply of A4 lined paper for class work Access to a computer and printerPortable storage devices on which to store writing assignments

TEACHING METHODOLOGYLectures, class discussions, small group work, appropriate viewings of videos and films, music, field trips and/or guest speakers

STUDENT EVALUATION PLANStudents will be evaluated based on the following components.

Short Paper #1 10%Short Paper #2 10%Oral presentation 5%Midterm Exam I 25%Midterm Exam 2 25%Final Examination 25%

COURSE REQUIREMENTSExaminations:Exams will be given during regular class periods and will cover material from the lecture and textbook. If a student has a legitimate excuse for missing an exam, he/she must notify the instructor in advance. The final will be given during exam week.

Homework: Homework, classwork, short papers, etc., may be assigned periodically, and must be handed in at the beginning of the lecture period. Late assignments will not be accepted. All work must be neatly written or typed and logically organized.

Short Paper 1 & 2 Students will be required to write a short paper on a topic related to some aspect of the course material. It could be based on the readings or the class discussion. The instructor will provide the criteria and emphasis for evaluating the papers at the beginning of the semester, but can present the topic for the assignment whenever it is appropriate.

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GRADING SCALE

LETTER CODE

PERCENTAG

E

LETTER CODE

PERCENTAG

E

A 90-100 C 70-73

A- 87–89 C- 67-69B+ 84-86 D+ 64-66B 80-83 D 60-63B- 77-79 F < 60C+ 74-76 W n/a

Note: To obtain a W grade, students must withdraw from the course prior to week 9 for Fall and Spring semesters or before the end of the week 4 for the Summer term. After this date, it is not possible to withdraw from the course.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Academic Integrity Academic honesty is of utmost importance at AUD, as described in the Student Handbook. Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by completing their own work, assignments and other assessment exercises. Submission of work from another person, whether it is from printed sources or someone other than the student; previously graded papers; papers submitted without proper citations; or submitting the same paper to multiple courses without the knowledge of all instructors involved can result in a failing grade. Incidents involving academic dishonesty will be reported to university officials for appropriate sanctions.

Furthermore, students must always submit work that represents their original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in a class posting or assignment submission do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, all relevant sources must be cited along with the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source.

AttendanceDue to the nature of the course, attendance and class participation are both important aspects of the learning experience. For this reason, students are expected to arrive to class on-time, to attend all classes, and actively participate in class discussions. Students are required to abide by the university policy on attendance published in the Undergraduate Catalog and the Student Handbook.

Make-upScheduled class meetings that do not take place because of declared holidays, instructor illness or any unforeseen circumstances will be rescheduled by the University

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or the instructor. These make up class session will be scheduled during the Study/Make-up period allotted at the end of the semester or by arrangement with the instructor. Any class activity (lecture, exam, class presentation, etc.) that cannot be performed because of such class cancellations will take place during the first class meeting held after reconvening, in order to preserve the order of the class schedule as much as possible.

World Cultures Mature Behavior Policy

Students should note the following departmental policies relating to class behavior:

Mobile phones must be switched OFF ( not even on vibrate ) in class and stowed out of sight.

Students should show respect to others in the class at all times. If a student is disrespectful to the professor or another student, damages University property, or is disruptive in any way, she/he will be asked to leave the class.

Students are expected to take an active role in their educational experience and to participate in all class activities and discussions.

Furthermore, students should be aware that disruptive behaviors such as talking in class while the professor is lecturing, texting or using mobile phones during class, and that inappropriate behavior such as putting one’s head down on the desk in an attempt to sleep or doze are not only unacceptable behaviors, but they are insulting behaviors toward the professor and to other students.

Insulting and unacceptable behaviors impede the quality of the educational experience and are violations of the AUD Code of Student Conduct as described below:

[AUD] Code of Student ConductAUD is an academic community committed to the educational and personal growth of its students. Behavior that infringes upon rights, safety or privileges or that impedes the educational process is unacceptable and may lead to sanctions up to and including dismissal from the university. […] An offense related to the operation of the university is committed when a student: […]• disrupts or interferes with any university event, program, class or facility(AUD Student Handbook 2011-2012; 28)

Violations of ConductStudents are expected to conduct themselves with an exemplary level of maturity. All violations of AUD’s Code of Conduct are taken very seriously and are dealt with fairly and judiciously. Certain conduct violations are subject to the university’s Conduct Council. […] The following summarizes possible violations…• inappropriate class behavior

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COURSE TOPICS

(***THIS SCHEDULE IS ONLY A ROUGH DRAFT AND WILL DEVELOPED AND FINALIZED, AND RE-DISTRIBUTED, AT THE NEXT CLASS MEETING.***)

WEEK TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Week 1 Course introduction; Pre-Modern Europe

Drop/Add Week Week 2 Pre-Modern Europe;

Renaissance and Mannerism in ItalyREAD: Chapter 13/ppg. 288-298; 303-313 Top; 314 (from Machiavelli) -322.

Week 3 Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy, continued

Week 4 Northern Europe; Protestant ReformationREAD: Chapter 14/ppg. 333-341 & Turn the page to see Bruegel’s “Peasant Wedding”

Week 5 The Counter Reformation;The Baroque AgeREAD: Chapter 15/ppg. 352-360; 364 (Jan Vermeer)-365; & 367 Top.

Week 6 Baroque, continued

Week 7 Beyond Europe: Ottomans, Mughals, & Safavids

Week 8 Ottomans, Mughal, Safavids, continued

Week 9

Week 10 The Eighteenth Century; The Enlightenment;The French RevolutionREAD: Chapter 16/ppg. 388-393; 398-402; 407 Bottom (Literature) - 410 Top

Week 11 Romanticism and RealismREAD: Chapter 17/ppg. 427 (Philosophy)-432; 438-445 Top; 446 (Literature)- 450

Week 12 Romanticism and Realism, continued

Week 13 Impressionism and Post Impressionism

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READ: Chapter 18/ppg. 454-459; 462-472; Latin AmericaREAD: Chapter 21/ppg. 520 Bottom-526

Student Group PresentationsWeek 14 Early 20th Century

READ: Chapter 22/ ppg. 530-536 Top; 536 (Great War)-544; 544 (Modern Lit)-549 Top; 549 (Russian Film)-550; 550 (Repression/Depression)-558 Top; 560 Top; 561 Top; & 562 TopMid-Twentieth Century and LaterChapter 23/ppg. 566-574; 577 (Popular culture)-581 Top

Week 15 Course Wrap-Up

Week 16FINAL EXAM WEEK

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