WELCOME
TO
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES
AND
THE RAT PACK HOMEPAGE
OF
GIOVANNI SCOLARO
WELCOME TO MY WORLD!
"Learn everything; you will see afterwards that nothing is superfluous", Hugh of St. Victor (1096-1141)
1. Course Description: This Spring Session 2-2007 course will focus on the central concepts, historical aspects, and the fundamental nature of philosophy, literature, art, music, and religion. Special emphasis will be given to the quest for one's own identity, the nature of work, genuine and counterfeit forms of love, the concept of 'family', the structure of morality, and religion. See Valencia College Catalog, 2006-2007, for further information.
2. Essential: (1) Careful reading of all assigned material before the class in which it will be discussed; (2) A readiness to participate in class dialogue; and (3) A genuine effort on writing assignments and the desire to improve your ability at communicating your insights through the written and spoken word.
3. Prerequisites: NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS COURSE!
4. Gordon Rule: ALTHOUGH THIS COURSE IS TECHNICALLY NOT A GORDON RULE WRITING REINFORCEMENT COURSE, STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE-LEVEL WRITING SKILLS THROUGH MULTIPLE ASSIGNMENTS.
5. Course Requirements:
6. Evaluation Criteria:
7. Grade Distribution Scale:
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-60
D=59-50
F=49-00
8. Special Policies: (1) All reference to college policies and procedures are based on the 2006-2007 Valencia College Catalog; (2) All students are expected to arrive for class on time and to remain for the duration of the class unless exceptions have been granted by the consent of the professor based on a reasonable explanation; (3) All assigned work must be submitted on time. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED; (4) The activation of pagers and cellular phones during class is prohibited. Your cooperation is respectfully requested; (5) Students are responsible for noting important dates related to the current session based on the official college calendar; (6) All examination dates and other changes in the course may be made at the discretion of the professor, usually in writing.
9. CLAST Skills: Florida Statutes and the rules of the State Board of Education require students to demonstrate proficiency in communication and computation. To assist students in preparing for the CLAST, this course will reinforce the following skills: (1) Reading, including literal and critical comprehension as well as essay skills; and (2) English Language, including word choice, sentence structure as well as grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation skills. See the Valencia College Catalog, 2006-2007, for further information.
10. Valencia Student Core Competencies: This course will help students develop and refine the following core competencies which are essential to lifelong success: (1) Think; (2) Value; (3) Communicate; and (4) Act. Development of these competencies will enable students to set and assess learning goals across many disciplines of human inquiry. See the Valencia College Catalog, 2006-2007, for further information.
11. Professor Contact: Students are cordially invited to call or contact the professor at anytime based on the following important numbers and/or addresses: (1) Office: West Campus, 5-120; (2) Office Telephone Number: 1-407-299-5000, extension 1468 (includes voice mail) or 1300 for department secretary; and (3) Group Wise E-mail: jscolaro@valenciacollege.edu
12. Students with Personal Needs: If you have special classroom needs related to your academic career at Valencia, please do not hesitate to let me know or contact the Office for Students with Disabilities, SSB-102.
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES (HUM 1020): COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT I: THE DISCOVERY OF SELF
UNIT II: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY
UNIT III: SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT
UNIT IV: ALL IN THE FAMILY
UNIT V: THE STRUCTURE OF A MORAL ACT
UNIT VI: THE HUMAN FACE OF GOD
Het Einde!