Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - HUM 101W D100

Introduction to the Humanities (3)

Class Number: 4417

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 6, 2017
    Wed, 2:20–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

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Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the Humanities. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods and disciplines, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of human values and human experience. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: HUM101 Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to some of the issues and concepts central to the study of the Humanities. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods and disciplines, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of human values and human experience.

This is a writing intensive (W) course. Students will receive guidance on how to craft a written argument. The assignments teach critical thinking and writing skills that are of use not only in other humanities courses, but in courses in other disciplines as well. Students will write three essays that will build on each other. Students can expect to read approximately 100 pages per week for this course.

Grading

  • 3 Essays 70%
  • Exams 20%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Plato, The Symposium
Aristophanes, Lysistrata
Thomas More, Utopia (includes Erasmus, The Sileni of Alcibiades)
Voltaire, Candide (includes exchange with Rousseau on the Lisbon Earthquake) Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own
Sebastian Haffner, Defying Hitler

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS