HSS 101 - Introduction to Humanities

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes an introduction to themes, critical approaches, and major contributors to the humanities.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100.

Course Topics:

Pictures
Sculpture
Architecture
Music
Theatre
Dance
Literature
Cinema

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Access to computer with Internet access.
Ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html.
Internet access.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define and apply the terminology associated with major art forms.
Discuss the characteristics and significance of human creativity within the various artistic expressions.
Participate in the creative process through activities both on and off-campus.
Critique an artistic experience in the local community.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021