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Syllabus: Core 155 Section 5
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Course
Description: This
class is a year-long exploration of both monsters and the themes surrounding
the concept of monstrosity. We will look at the creation, development,
and multiple reiterations of the monstrous, through both classic and
contemporary works in literature, film, and art. Application of this
information will help the student identify the societal, political, and
cultural mechanisms used to influence and shape contemporary conceptions of
the monster in the real world. Course
Goals:
Common Core Discovery Course Objectives: GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES – SKILLS ·
Develop academic skills necessary for success in
this and other college courses ·
enhance note-taking abilities ·
practice active reading ·
develop a working knowledge of university library
computer databases ·
develop successful time management skills ·
enhance computer skills ·
Develop effective communication skills ·
practice conveying your ideas in written and oral
form ·
develop interpersonal skills that include
participating in class discussions, posing thoughtful questions, listening to
others, and responding to others ·
accomplish tasks through group work ·
Develop the ability to think critically ·
learn how to identify and evaluate arguments ·
learn how to identify and question assumptions ·
develop the ability to assess multiple perspectives
on a single issue/topic ·
Develop the ability to use effectively a variety of
methods of inquiry ·
develop an awareness of methods of inquiry used in
a variety of academic disciplines ·
practice gathering data from a variety of sources,
e.g., texts, public documents, interviews, panels, surveys, observation,
internet sites develop the ability to synthesize insights and information
from various disciplines. GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES – CONTENT ·
Be introduced to a number of academic disciplines
and their interdependence ·
Become aware of and sensitive to the diversity of
humankind ·
develop an understanding of diverse values,
attitudes, and interpretations ·
become aware of how values are shaped by culture ·
critically examine personal values and attitudes ·
Understand contemporary experience in light of past
events that have shaped present circumstances ·
Experience the diversity of campus culture by
attending lectures, concerts, theater productions, gallery exhibits, etc. Attendance
Policy: From the UI Catalog By taking this class you are
agreeing to attend, on time. All students are allowed three unexcused
absences; after that, 4% is deducted from your overall grade for each
unexcused absence. Absences are only
excused for either medical reasons or official university activities (for the
official university policy, see http://www.students.uidaho.edu/documents/Part3-K-M.pdf&pid=18550&doc=1); you must provide appropriate, dated
documentation upon returning to class (e.g., doctor’s excuse, etc.). If you miss a class, you are responsible
for knowing before the next class what you missed and what work is due the
when you return. Please ask another
student what you have missed, and not your instructor. I will help you where
and when I can, but your absences are your responsibility. Roll is taken at
the beginning of each class. If you
are not present when I take roll, you are marked absent. If you wish to have your absence changed
to a “tardy”, it is your responsibility to ask me to do so after class. Excessive tardies will lower your
grade. Academic
Honesty:
Core discovery courses like this one are part of the new model for general education at the University of Idaho. The goal is to introduce students to an interdisciplinary topic and demonstrate how knowledge from different sources is put together into a coherent story. Along the way, students will be asked to exercise writing, speaking, and thinking skills. An important part of this model is assessment, which is how the University verifies that students are getting what they are supposed to get from the course. Several class periods will be set aside each semester for assessment exercises, such as focus-group discussions and in-class essay exercises. Activity
Requirements That Are Graded:
Each student will be required to keep a
sketchbook/journal. It is to become your companion and
confidant. It will be used in assignments, both visual and written.
You will use it to sketch, experiment with visual processes, take notes,
record observations, thoughts and ideas… it will be one of your most
important tools. Sketches are not meant to be finished drawings.
Sketchbooks for artists are like journals for writers. They provide a
continuous source of ideas for future compositions and processes.
At the end
of the semester, we will have a conference in which individuals read essays
based on aspects of a group theme. Each presentation will be 10 to 15
minutes, a seven-page paper extracted from students' longer final project of
ten pages. Each group will develop a display about their project.
You will be given more details on this conference as the semester proceeds. Grade Evaluation SummaryThe mini-projects and final project will be assigned points. The study question responses, electronic portfolio, and sketchbook/journal will be evaluated with a +/check/- scale, where "+" means good, "√" means passable, and "-" means no credit.
Texts: Frankenstein, Mary Shelley; Blade Runner, Philip K. Dick; Maus, Art Spiegelman; Batman: The Dark Knight, Frank Miller Potential Films: Frankenstein; Bride of Frankenstein; Young Frankenstein; Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; Elephant Man; Blade Runner; Batman Art
Supplies: B2 pencil; Sketchbook/journal, especially ordered for this
class. |