Syllabi for Pasfield
ARH 2050 CRN 31426 – Online Class: Introduction to Art History I (3 credit hours)
Valencia Summer 2012 May 6 through July 30.
Instructor Information
Name: Prof. Terry Pasfield
Phone: 407- 582- 2067 (please use Blackboard mail)
Office: 1-338 East Campus
email: use Mail in Blackboard. If you email me outside of Blackboard you must give the class and CRN.
Contact Hours: in Blackboard. You may contact me through Blackboard mail (this is my preferred contact method). In addition if you see that I am online you may ask me to chat. I keep office hours on East Campus. If you need to meet with me, send me a message in Blackboard to set up a time.
Required Text: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages. A Global History. Vol I. 13th (or 14th) edition. Fred Kleiner. Boston: Thomson, 2009.
* Please note: there are several texts that have Gardner’s Art Through the Ages in the title. You are looking for Volume 1, 13th edition. Use the ISBN number to be sure you have the right book.
Course Distribution points
Exam one………………………………….…..125
Cumulative Final Exam……………………...150
Homework (7 sets worth 20pts each)………140
Discussions (6 at 15 pts each)…………….…90
Quizzes (9 at 10 pts each)…………………....90
Total possible points…………………………595
Grading Scale. Total Point Values
A………………595 – 536
B………………535 – 477
C………………476 – 417
D………………416 – 357
F………………356
Computing Your Grade
I work with the point system. I don't use percentages. If you want to know your current grade, follow this formula: take the total number of points you have earned (thus far) and divided that by the number of points it is possible to earn (thus far). Your points are available to you in Blackboard in MY GRADES.
* If you have special needs for this class you must have official documentation from the Student Disabilities office and submit it to me at the beginning of the semester.
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Attendance
- Regular attendance and class participation (noted in discussion areas and email postings) are significant factors in success in college.
- I note attendance by your contributions in discussions, email, textbook questions and quizzes.
- This course is structured for weekly participation. If you don't participate your grades will suffer.
- An online course requires self-discipline. Set aside time each week to do the readings and participate in the activities.
Behavior
All students are expected to comport themselves appropriate to a public learning environment.
Review the online protocols. If you use inappropriate language I will block you from the course, count you absent for that week negating the point for the quiz, discussion, exam, and/or assignment for that week.
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and course schedule as necessary; accordingly, no exceptions will be made for students who are unaware of changes because of absences or failure to read instructions, postings, announcements or other methods of contact used in an online class.
The instructions for quizzes, exams, textbook questions, and discussions are considered part of this syllabus
Quizzes
1. All quizzes are opened on Thursday 6:00am and run through Sunday 11:59pm.
2. Specifics for each quiz (number of questions, types of questions, point values, material you are being quizzed on etc) are included in the description of each quiz.
3. Quizzes are open book, open note.
4. Spelling counts. I'll allow only a few typos.
5. You must use complete sentences to receive credit.
6. The titles must be the same as those on the image and terms list.
7. Print the list of images and terms it will make it easier for you
8. The average time I give to take is quiz is 30 minutes.
9. There are no makeups on quizzes.
Grades for quizzes
1. Blackboard will automatically grade the radio button responses. That grade appears before the rest of the quiz gets graded.
2. All written responses are graded incorrect (or not graded) by Blackboard. This is a computer thing. I have to change the grade for these questions manually - correcting them when Blackboard marks them as incorrect. I get to these as soon as possible, but you need to be patient. Short answer, fill in the blank, paragraph questions or anything written must be graded manually.
3. Do not expect to see the final grade for your quiz until two days after the quiz deadline.
4. Check MY GRADES for quiz results two days after the Sunday deadline has passed.
Exams
1. Exam expectations are the same as for quizzes. However, exams are NOT open book/open note.
2. I recommend making flash cards
3. Exams must be taken in one of Valencia’s testing centers, using Blackboard
4. If you aren’t locale to Orlando, you may arrange to take the exam at an accepted proctor site. You must arrange this at the beginning of the semester. See the student resources link for possible exam sites to get you started
5. When you take the exam you must show your Valencia ID.
6. The testing centers all have different hours of operation. Their hours may be different than the times posted on their webpage.
7. None of the testing centers are open on Sunday.
8. Saturday hours are limited.
9. None of the testing centers will allow you to sit for the exam one hour prior to their closing time.
10. The open hours I allow for the exam do not reflect the hours of the testing centers.
11. You are not allowed to have notes, books, or any other study aids during the exam.
12. I give you 2 hours to take the first exam and 3 hours to take the final.
13. There are no makeups on exams.
* If an emergency occurs, you must notify the instructor as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. Before the test can be made up, it is the responsibility of the student to turn in OFFICIAL documentation of their emergency. If the professor accepts your documentation then a makeup exam will be scheduled at the professor’s discretion.
My tests are structured to evaluate your ability to process information. This is a skill you will need for the rest of your life. For each exam you will need to
1. memorize information. You need to be able to retain information. This is a skill that most jobs require whether including such diverse careers as coach for a football team, business manager, or lawyer. The only way to develop this skill is to use it.
2. learn new terminology and use that terminology in appropriate context. In your career you will need to learn a vocabulary that can be exclusive to that position. The way you develop this skill is….to practice.
3. make intelligent comparisons. Even choosing between two different job offers requires that you make intelligent comparisons.
4. think critically about choices and make intelligent evaluations based on the information available. Self-employment or managerial positions require you to make intelligent evaluations: hiring new peoples, financial investing, purchasing a house – these are should not be arbitrary or frivolous decisions.
Textbook questions
- Think of the textbook questions as homework assignments.
- You have a set of Textbook Questions almost every week.
- Textbooks questions are made available at the beginning of the week. Your file must be submitted before 11:59pm Sunday.
- Late work is not accepted.
- Each set of questions contributes 10 points to your total point score (providing they are all answered correctly and submitted on time).
- I don't use a grading rubric since these questions are from the textbook. If your response is incorrect (and you have made an effort) I will direct you to the page or pages where the answer can be found.
- We are using the textbook and no other source, unless I specifically indicate the use of another source. (Don't even think about using Wikipedia!)
- Textbook questions are posted in the Course Tool called ASSIGNMENTS. They are released to you at the beginning of each week.
Textbook Instructions
- Read the instructions for each set of questions.
- Put your name at the top of your paper – just like a classroom homework assignment
- Submit your responses as an attached file in ASSIGNMENTS using the file name format: last name, the initial of your first name_t1 (t2, t3 etc). It should look like this: smith,j_t1.
- I will accept only files in Microsoft Word or in Rich Text Format. If you are using Microsoft Word the file ending will be "doc" or "docx".
- Mac people, you need to use a "save as" and save as a doc file or a rich text format (rtf).
- If you have no idea what I'm talking about – visit the computer center on one of Valencia’s campuses. They will help you..
- All responds must be in Complete Sentences to receive credit.
o 1. For example: if Question #1 asks, “Who excavated the Minoan city of Knossos?” and your response is, “Sir Arthur Evans.” you will NOT receive credit since you haven't responded in a sentence.
o 2. If you respond, #1 “Sir Arthur Evans excavated the Minoan city of Knossos.” you will receive credit.
- Make sure to number your responses consistently with the question. To avoid confusion and to stay focused on the question you should reference the question in your response.
Textbook Citations
- In this online class we practice using parenthetical references for all textbook homework assignments. This is homework - not actual 'research'. This is a gentle way of starting to acknowledge the source of your information. You must use parenthetical references for all of your responses.
- What do I mean? You must give me the author's last name and the page number where you located the response to the question.
- It should look like this: (Kleiner 17)
- Kleiner is the last name of the author of your textbook. 17 is the page where I located the information. Put that information in parentheses. Notice that there is no comma, no word 'page' - just the last name and the number (Kleiner 48).
- You must use a citation even if you are not quoting.
Examples:
1. Who gave the Minoan culture the name "Minoan"? (1pt)
Sir Arthur Evans, gave the Minoan culture their name. (Kleiner 82).
2. What technique did the Mycenaeans use to make their gold burial masks? (2pts) The Mycenaeans made their burial masks using a technique called repousse. The shape is hammered from a single sheet of metal pushing the features out from behind. An example of this would be the so-called Mask of Agamemnon.
(Kleiner 94)
[Please note that I am expecting you to give me more than just the term repousse. You need to explain what it is.]
Advice
- Stay focused on the question and use examples to support your reasoning.
- If you copy blocks of text without editing I'm going to assume you didn't know the answer and you hope it is in that block of text somewhere. I will not give you credit.
- One important aspect of these "homework" exercises is learning how to sift through information, recognizing what is important and finding a balance between 'giving too much and not giving enough'.
Discussions
- Our weekly schedule begins Monday
- Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- Your initial posting on the topic is due before 11:59pm Wednesday. You lose 1 point per day late. On the subject line of your original post please either put your name or a key word that relates to your topic.
- You need to reply to two postings.That means you need to make three posts.
- Each post must be on a different day. If you post only on one day you will receive credit for only one posting (5 pts and nothing else, unless your initial post is late. See above.)
- There are no make-ups on discussions.
- Credit will not be given for “Good response,” “I agree with what you said,” or anything else that has no substance.
| General Rubric for all Discussions | |||
| Full credit 5 | Good 4-3 | Poor 2-0 | |
| Initial posting | Focused and promotes discussion | Focused but is only voicing opinion, there’s not much discussion value | Not on topic, doesn’t post, barely ventures opinion |
| (2) Responses | Initiates back and forth dialogue with one student | Comments are good but don’t promote discussion | Comments are without thought and have no substance, no response made, response less than 20 words |
Discussion - Create Message
- Discussion topics are available for all students to read – not just me.
- To make an original post, please click on “create message” in the appropriate discussion topic
- Postings should be well written (please spell-check) and clearly address the issues being discussed.
- I’m looking for quality – a post that reflects knowledge of the topic, is well thought out, and quantity – 25 to 100 words for the initial posting.
- If you duplicate someone else's post you won’t receive credit.
- You may use a picture. Please use a picture edit to reduce the size and make sure it is jpeg.
- You may reference outside resources, new information and/or relevant, specific real-life applications.
- Your post should encourage your colleagues to respond.
- Asking a question is a good way to start a discussion.
Discussion - Replies
- For comments on other students postings avoid, “I agree,” “That’s what I think, too,” and other posts of this nature, they lack substance and thought and will not receive credit.
- Your responses need to be a minimum of 20 words.
- The idea is to interact with other members of the class.
- Please avoid verbal attacks when you disagree with someone’s opinion. Follow the rules of netiquette.
Discussion - Netiquette
All posts must have a PG rating
- Use complete sentences – I’m looking for clarity in your comments.
- In the same vein preview your comments to avoid mistakes in spelling and grammar. Too many spelling and grammatical errors will knock points off your grade.
- Keep in mind that college online discussions are not “ texting” with friends. Abbreviations are great but don’t over indulge.
- I have posted a file for netiquette guidelines; please review it.
Discussion - Grades
Grades for discussions will be posted in MY GRADES a day or two after the week ends. There are no make-ups for discussion.
I will frequently participate in the discussions, and although I won’t be responding to everybody’s posts, I do read all of them.