Syllabi for Ms Mendez

THE 1000 Fall 2021
Valencia College West Campus
Introduction to Theatre |
FALL 2021
Professor Aixa Méndez, MA, MBA Online Course
amendez9@ValenciaCollege.edu Office hours: Virtual
and by appointment only
Emergency (only) phone: 321-662-6314
(Texts preferred)
NOTE: E-mail me with any questions, or concerns. I will respond within 24 hours M-F. (Sometimes immediately ). I am here to help you with any issues you may encounter during the course of this class.
The theatre, which is no thing, but makes use of everything – gestures, sounds, words, screams, light, darkness – rediscovers itself at precisely the point where the mind requires a language to express its manifestations. To break through language in order to touch life is to create or recreate the theatre. – Antonin Artaud.
COURSE DESCRIPTION from the 2019 Undergraduate Catalog THE 1000: Introduction to Theatre (3 credits): An overview of the Theatre Arts. Includes a study of theatre practitioners and their craft, including playwrights, directors, actors, and designers/technicians. Includes a general overview of theatre history, reading and analysis of plays from various genres and periods. Attendance outside play performances is required.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
In this course we will be exploring all aspects of theatre, from what it
me ans to work in theatre today, to the history and context from which theatre emerged.
Upon completion
of this course, students will be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of the work of theatre practitioners,
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demonstrate a general understanding of and fam iliarity with theatre history
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demonstrate a general understanding of and familiarity with genres of plays.
This course will reinforce the Valencia Student Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, Act.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: THEATRE – Robert Cohen, Valencia Special Edition
You can purchase this at the Valencia College Bookstore.
COURSE ORGANIZATION - This course is organized in modules. For easy navigation, just click on next at the bottom of the page.
IMPORTANT for the successful completion of this course - Participate and contribute to all learning activities - Actively participate in all work, learning and discussions (including completing readings prior to discussions). Be a positive student and teammate –- Conduct yourself in a professional and scholarly way that will enable peers and faculty to perceive you as a positive role model.
NOTE: The virtual classroom on Zoom includes video, audio, and chat text. All these elements are therefore subject to the Valencia College Student Code of Conduct and any violations will be resolved according to those policies.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Sign in with your full first name and last name as listed on the class roster. It is impossible to know who is in attendance if you use a nickname or other pseudonym when you log in. Using your full name also allows students to be quickly sorted into their groups when needed. Users who do not provide their full names will be asked to rename themselves before being admitted into the Zoom classroom session.
o Exception: If you currently use a different name than what is listed on the official roster, please send me a private message in Canvas so this can be noted on the roster and you can use your current name on Zoom.
• Stay focused. Please stay engaged in class activities. Close any apps on your device that are not relevant and turn off notifications to help avoid unnecessary distractions.
If you need technical help contact the Valencia College Help Desk.
Controversial Material Statement There may be times when a play studied may include or allude to sexual, nudity, and other adult content. If you feel uncomfortable with this, please let me know and we can make accommodations.
Copyright This course includes copyright protected materials such as video clips, films, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used in compliance with the Fair Use Act aiming to enrich the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this class and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder. All work within the context of the class is used for educational purposes only. No work shall be uploaded or shared on any existing or emerging media including but not limited to social media platforms, YouTube, snapchat, etc.
PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENT- Part of the outcomes of this course require students to watch two professional live performance this semester. You are required to watch two live performance this semester. You will be required to complete an assignment and answer questions in separated paragraphs in response to the performance you watched. The instructions and the grading rubric will be provided and available on canvas on the first day of class. More information will be provided on canvas.
ATTENDANCE IN AN ONLINE COURSE- Valencia College defines an online class as a course where "all class meetings and coursework occur online using the college-approved course management system."
According to Valencia's Attendance Policy in online courses attendance is determined by consistently logging in and accessing the course content and completing courses in accordance with the syllabus.
• Students should login into the online course regularly. However, this does not equate to a student being "present" as they may not be actively engaged.
• Students should complete academic related activities by the due dates set by the faculty.
• Students are expected to complete a minimum of one academic related activity in the first week to prevent being reported as a no-show.
• Academic related activities and login activity help document the active participation of a student.
Typically missed assignments do negatively impact a student's final participation and may impact a grade. ***A student's active participation in an online course should also require a student to respond timely to any communication in an online course with faculty.
IF A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO DO THE ASSIGNED WORK IN A MODULE + MAKEUP WORK - In the event of the inability to participate in the online module, a student should contact their professor as soon as possible to indicate the reason and to inquire whether make-up work is possible. Make-up work is offered solely at the discretion of each professor and must be accompanied with paper/work that may include a doctor’s note, for example. Since all modules are opened since the beginning of the course. It is expected that students can easily work on all the content.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES - If a student's inactivity in an online course becomes excessive, as stated in the course syllabus, a professor may contact the student, indicating that further inactivity in the course may result in a withdrawal from the course (see Course Attempts & Course Withdrawal). Before making the decision to withdraw from the course I urge to look at the preceding link. According to the attendance policy, faculty should inform a student, either in writing or electronically via Atlas, if the student's inactivity in a course threatens his or her academic progress or standing in the class.
GRADING SCALE
A: 100-90
B: 89-80
C: 79-70
D: 69-60
F: 59-0
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
MASKING AND SOCIAL DISTANCE DURING COVID STATEMENT:
• Wear a mask: To protect ourselves and each other, all employees, students and vendors on campus will still be required to wear face masks that cover the mouth and nose while indoors. Masks are welcome outdoors but are not required.
• Distancing welcome: Physical distancing will be accommodated to the situation. Classes are reduced to minimal possible students.
• Stay Home if You’re Sick: Although the Daily Health Assessment is not required, please know the symptoms of COVID-19, and stay home if you feel sick.
• Wash hands frequently: Remember to keep your hands clean by washing them regularly. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed on campus so you can keep hands clean when hand washing with soap and water is not convenient.
• Illness reporting protocols are still in effect: Valencia is here to support you if you become ill, test positive, come in close contact to someone who tests positive or must provide care for someone with COVID-19. Please follow our illness reporting protocols and contact Valencia College’s COVID-19 Case Management Team at COVIDillness@valenciacollege.edu.
FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 233: Although in an online course there will not be lectures, this Bill statement is a requirement, so here it is: As your professor, I’m committed to giving you as many opportunities and resources to support your learning as possible. Therefore, you may find it beneficial to record class lectures to review later. Please keep in mind that you do not have your peers’ permission to record them, and they have a right to privacy; your peers should not be in your recordings. You may not record class discussions, student presentations, labs, group work, and private conversations. These recordings are permitted for your own personal use; you should contact me to discuss sharing options. Note that while these recordings are useful for review, we want you to attend class for your insights and questions; these recordings are not substitutes for class participation and attendance. Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me through Atlas email or Canvas message.
PLAGIARISM: Each student is required to follow Valencia’s policy regarding Dishonesty (College Policy 6HX28:08-11). (https://valenciacollege.edu/students/student-services/documents/student-handbook.pdf). All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a test situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student’s individual thoughts, research and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT - Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class; accommodations will not be applied retroactively. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. West Campus SSB, Rm. 102, Phone: 407-582-1523, Fax: 407-582-1326
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SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER - The course outline and syllabus are subject to change as needed; changes will be announced in a timely manner, if and when necessary. Your continued participation in this course after the dropped deadline period constitutes an agreement with an acceptance of the conditions presented in the syllabus.