August+15+-+18+Introduction

The humanities are those areas of thought and creation whose subject is human experience. They include history, philosophy, religion, and the arts. Throughout time, man has found himself amused, confused, and left in wonderment with the humanities. From Plato to the plays of George Bernard Shaw, Michelangelo to Fredric Remington, Mozart to the Black Eyed Peas, silent films to todays Harry Potter, all this is the humanities.

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Reading Assignment
Students are to read "Introduction" Pages 1 - 11

Discussion Questions
Students will make an intial post to two Discussion Questions for each week. Students will also post a minimum of two responses to Discussion Questions. The use of Discussion Questions allows for students to exchange ideas and knowledge to certain subjects. It is also important that students read each of the entries, even if it doesn't pertain to the questions that they addressed. The reasoning for this is that the exchange of information allows for further learner and a better understanding of the material. You are to go to the "Discussion" section to find the Discussion Questions for this week.

**Performance Objectives**
Each week students will be required to perform one of the Performance Objectives that has not been answered by another student. The purpose of the Performance Objective is to take the information you have learned to another level through researching the material through online sources and posting the additional information in your answer. This means that you will become the expert on this subject so when questions are raised by your peers you will need to answer them to the best of your ability. Students will also be required to post a response to two of your peers Performance Objectives giving you a chance to ask questions and comment on the material so that you can learn more about the subject. Students are to go to the "Discussion" section and post their answers in the Performance Objectives section.

**Performance Objective Questions**
Students are to answer one Performance Objective. You are also responsible to respond to a minimum of two PerformanceObjectives by your peers. You are to go to the "Discussion" section to find the Discussion Questions for this week.

Introduction 0.1: Write a 2 to 3 page paper reflecting more deeply into your initial thoughts in regards to “What is Humanities.” How does Humanities relate to you and the people around you, why is it important for people to know about Humanities and what importance does Humanities play in your future?

0.2: When studying the elements of art (line, space, form, texture, shape, color, value) use these elements to write a 2 to 3 page analysis paper on Edvard Munch's //The Scream.// Give a little historical background about the painting including the analysis using the seven elements of art.

0.3: The Parthenon is considered one of the greatest architecturally designed and constructed buildings ever created. Write a 2 to 3 page paper on one of the structures explaining why the structure is a great architectural wonder: The Eiffel Tower, Air Force Academy Chapel, University Club Tower, Old Faithful Inn, the Memphis Pyramid, Taj Mahal, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

0.4: Write a 2 to 3 page paper using one of the excerpts from either //The Iliad (//[]//)//or //The Odyssey// ([]) read the excerpt, then explain in great detail what you believe this excerpt is trying to tell you. How do you relate to the excerpt? What does it's meaning mean to you?

0.5: Go to the following link ( []) then scroll down to “5 minutes of Stonehenge sounds” and play the audio. Be sure to listen to the entire track. After listening to the track write a 2 to 3 page paper telling me how this piece of music could be utilized in today's world to enhance another form of art. How does it accomplish this? Include in your answer the use of pitch, tempo, melody, etc. to describe the music.

Reflections
Reflecting on what you have learned is a very important step in the learning process. The student is to write a 1 to 2 page paper telling about their learning experience and the material that was covered that week. This is an excellent time for the student to ask questions about areas they had difficulty understanding, that wasn't answered in their discussion questions. You can post your reflections in the Discussion section look for "Reflections" to post you thoughts to.

Museum Web Link
After reading the material for the week students are to do a web search to find additional information on a subject that was covered in the reading. Example would be the Mona Lisa by Leonarda da Vinci. The student could take a tour of the Louve and tell about the experience of this virtual tour of the museum and seeing the Mona Lisa on display. The student will be required to share this information by posting their thoughts about the tour and also post the web link for others to have an opportunity to take the tour. Invariably, students will post the same link from time to time, but your interpretations should be different as each of your opinions will reflect the likes and dislikes of the individual. Students are to post your museum web link with your opinion by going to the Discussion sectoin and look for "Musem Web Link" to post your link and response.