Course Syllabus Humanities
Course Syllabus Humanities
Course Syllabus Humanities
Course Code:
Humanities 100
II.
Course Title:
Introduction to Humanities
III.
Course Description:
This course deals with the understanding, enjoyment and expression of feelings and ideas
through the different forms of arts. It includes theories and principles of aesthetics and
exposes the students to some activities essential to the appreciation of art.
IV.
Credit Unit:
3 units
V.
Pre-requisite:
Humanities 110
VI.
Contact Hours:
VII.
Course Objectives:
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Expected Output
-Define and give the importance
of studying humanities
-Explain the roles of humanities
in mans life
Strategies
Lecture/discussion
Recitation
Evaluation/Remark
3 hours
Quiz
Assignment
1. Bring 2 oslo paper
2. Crayons or Pencil Color
For activities, the students will be
asked to think of a work of art
that will best describes their
personality
While listening to a music create
an art through the expression of
music.
B. Arts
1.
Definition, nature and
importance of arts
2. The subject of Art
3.
Functions of Art
4. Ways of presenting the art
subject
4.1 Mediums and Techniques
4.2 Elements and Organization
5. Sources of art subjects
C. Visual Arts
1. Painting
1.1 Definition
1.2 Elements of Painting
Lecture/discussion
Recitation
For activities, the students will be
shown sample picture and
afterwards, will be asked to give
their interpretation on it.
3 hours
Quiz
Group activity
Lecture /discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
6 hours
Group activity
Quiz
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D. Performing Arts
1. Music
1.1 Definition
1.2 Elements of Music
1.3 Medium of Music
1.4 Kinds of Music
1.5 Historical Development
2. Dance
2.1 Definition
2.2 Art of Dancing
2.3 Origin and Function
painting
-Compare the stages on the
evolution of painting
-Create their own painting as their
work of art
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
asked to group themselves into
five. They will make a miniature
design of their dream house.
6 hours
Group activity
Quiz
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
asked to carve the face of their
favorite cartoon character in a
soap
6 hours
Activity work
Quiz
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
asked to sing their favorite song
6 hours
Activity work
Quiz
-Define dance
-Explain the art of dancing
-Trace the origin and understand
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
9 hours
Group activity
Quiz
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3. Literature
3.1 Definition
3.2 Concept of Literature
3.3 Functions and Values of
Literature
4. Literary Types of Literature
4.1 Short Story and its
Elements
4.2 Narrative Poetry and its
Elements
4.3 Drama and its Elements
4.4 Essay and its Elements
4.5 Novel and its Elements
-Identify Literature
-Understand the concept of
Literature
-Explain the functions and values
of Literature
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
asked to write a poem about
nature
6 hours
Activity work
Quiz
Lecture/discussion
Reporting
For activities, the students will be
asked to write one of the
following: drama, short story,
essay, novel and narrative poetry
9 hours
Activity work
Quiz
IX.
References:
Sanchez, Custodiosa A., Paz Abad and Loreto Jao. Introduction to Humanities (Revised Edition). Q.C. Rex Printing Company Inc., 2002.
Manlapig, Don Johnson, Photo Essays Katha: Retaso, Volume XXXIV, No. 10, 2006.
X.
30%
25%
20%
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15%
10%
100%
XI.
XII.
Class Policies
1. College rules on attendance and proper class decorum will be strictly enforced.
2. Wearing of I.D. and prescribed uniform is a must.
3. Dropping must be done before the midterm examination; otherwise a failing grade will be incurred.
4. Cut -off grade in quizzes, exams, etc. is 50%.
5. A student is considered late when he/she comes to class 15 minutes after the start of the class.
Prepared by:
JERYL C. TUMALE
Instructor 1
Reviewed by:
PRISCILLA V. SAN PEDRO, Ed.D
Dean, IASEGS
Approved:
GERARDO I. MENDOZA, Ph.D.
Vice President, ACSA
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