his course is an overview of the humanities in the 20th century. The course covers the fine arts, war, philosophy, and social movements reflecting the developments of the information age as it moves to the communication age. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Fiero, G. K. (2011). The humanistic tradition: Modernism, postmodernism, and the global perspective (6th ed., Book 6). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Philosophy, Arts, and Architecture in the 20th Century Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Identify the major philosophical perspectives at work during the 20th century.
1.2 Explain how the prominent philosophies of the 20th century reflected the changes in industry and the individual.
1.3 Identify notable artists and works—in art, music, dance, and architecture—that defined the 20th century.
1.4 Analyze how a notable work of 20th-century art, music, dance, and architecture reflected a specific movement or attitude of the time.
Reading Read Ch. 32 of The Humanistic Tradition.
Reading Read Ch. 33 of The Humanistic Tradition.
Reading Read Ch. 35 of The Humanistic Tradition.
Reading Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussion. 4/7 days 2.5
Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. Th/Sat 2.5
Learning Team Instructions
Learning Team Charter Resource: Learning Team Toolkit Complete the Learning Team Charter. Day 7 (Mon)
Individual
20th-Century Arts and Artists Presentation Prepare a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint®presentation in which you identify a minimum of five notable artists and their works that helped define the 20th century. These artists may be selected from the visual arts, music, dance, literature, or architecture. Using speaker notes, explain why each of these artists and his or her works are important. (Notes are required.) Include visuals of these works of art or links to musical compositions. Discuss one particular work of art and how it reflects a specific movement or attitude of the 20th century. Present your 20th-Century Arts and Artists Presentation. Day 7 (Mon) 15
Individual
20th-Century Philosophy Paper Write a 1,000- to 1,250-word paper in which you research and identify three prevailing philosophical perspectives at work during the 20th century. Provide an overview of each of the philosophies—where it arose, who created it, and its major tenets. Explain how each of these prominent philosophies of the 20th century reflected the changes in industry and the individual. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Day 7 (Mon) 30