Syllabus

Organized as a seminar in cultural history, the course develops student responses to representative works of literature, history, philosophy, music and a wide range of visual and performance arts. Students analyze and evaluate creative works in areas such as painting, poetry, drama, dance, film, and architecture. They discover the personal significance of these forms, make connections between works and genres, and locate patterns and ideologies that define the spirit of a time. Discussions, essays, oral presentations, and visits to cultural events or venues prepare students for more advanced inquiry in subsequent courses.

Sporre, Dennis J., The Creative Impulse, 6^th edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2003.

Students who wish to withdraw from this course must do so by Friday of Week #8.

· Apply critical thinking skills in learning, conducting applied research, and defining and solving problems.

· Develop tolerance of ambiguity and mature judgment in exploring intellectual issues.

· Build on intellectual curiosity with fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry form the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to support life-long learning.

· Apply mathematical principles and concepts to problem solving and logical reasoning.

· Use study and direct experience of the humanities and social sciences to develop a clear perspective on the breadth and diversity, as well as the commonality, of human experience.

· Connect general education to the ethical dimensions of issues and to responsible, thoughtful citizenship in a democratic society.

Students are required to attend all classes. Group discussion is an integral part of this course; students will be asked to contribute and ask questions. Most graded assignments will be done in class.

Don’t forget to use the automated attendance system, ATS, starting 10 minutes before the hour and closing 20 minutes after the hour.

Students, faculty, staff, and all other member of the DeVry community are expected to respect diversity, which includes, but is not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Students engaging in discriminatory behavior will be subject to the consequences established in the Student’s Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. Student grievances involving charges of discrimination and sexual harassment should be taken to the Student Services Office.

All students are expected to follow the standards of academic integrity and conduct as detailed in the Academic Integrity Policy found in the DeVry Student Handbook. The Policy specifically prohibits dishonest acts, such as copying, plagiarism, and prohibited collaboration. Please review the Policy so that you understand your rights and obligations.

You will do a 12-page research project exploring the life and work of an artist of your choice. Your research will explore what that artist added to the world of creativity. In addition to understanding what made the artist famous, you will delve into the motivating forces that produced that artistic expression. This is a critical aspect of your project.

From Realism to Modernism, Modernism, and From a Modern to Postmodern World (pages 494-618)

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