Course Syllabus
Syllabus Humanities
Welcome
Welcome to Humanities! We’re so glad you’re here.
Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.
To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.
As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.
We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community!
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.
Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style.
We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong.
Course Description
The humanities are the stories, the ideas, and the words that make sense of our lives and our world. The humanities introduce us to people we have never met, places we have never visited, and ideas that may have never crossed our minds.
By showing how others have lived and thought about life, the humanities help us decide what is important in our own lives and what we can do to make our own lives and the lives of others better. By connecting us with other people, they point the way to answers about what is right or wrong, or what is true to our diverse heritage, traditions, and history.
The humanities help us address the challenges we face together in our families, our communities, and as a nation. As fields of study, the humanities emphasize analysis and exchange of ideas and may be interdisciplinary.
In this course, we will explore topics of art, architecture, music, dance and theater, personal expression, cinema/movies, media and digital storytelling.
Course Essential Questions
- How do different forms of human expression such as art, music, literature, architecture, dance, and film reflect the values, beliefs, and cultural contexts of the societies that create them?
- In what ways do the humanities help us understand the experiences, identities, and perspectives of people across different times, places, and cultures?
- How do stories told through visual art, written language, performance, and digital media shape our understanding of ourselves, our communities, and the world around us?
- How does creativity evolve across history, and how do technological and cultural changes influence the ways people make and experience artistic expression?
- How can engaging with the humanities help us become more thoughtful, empathetic, and culturally aware individuals in a diverse and rapidly changing world?
PreRequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Overview
Course Overview
Humanities |
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Lesson |
Objectives |
Quiz |
Assignment |
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1: Introduction to Humanities |
1.1 Identify what the term humanities means 1.2 Explain literacy and why it is important 1.3 Utilize digital literacy skills to navigate through resources |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
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2: Art |
2.1 Identify different styles of art. |
10 MCQ |
L2 Assignment: Art Exploration |
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3: Architecture |
3.1 Identify different styles of architecture 3.2 Explain how architecture reflects culture |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
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4: Music |
4.1 Identify different genres of music 4.2 Explain how music reflects culture |
10 MCQ |
L4 Assignment: Analyze Your Favorite Song |
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5: Theater & Dance |
5.1 Identify different genres of dance 5.2 Explain the origins of theater 5.3 Explain how dance reflects culture 5.4 Explain how theater reflects culture |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
midterm exam - 50 MCQ; 2 Essay Questions |
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6: Literature |
6.1 Discuss the history of literature evolution. 6.2 List the ways storytelling impacts culture and our personal lives. 6.3 Identify the major genres of literature. 6.4 Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction. 6.5 Analyze the structure, sound devices, and types of poetry. |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
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7: Connections Across Genres |
7.1 Define and analyze several common literary devices. 7.2 Explore figurative language in literature. 7.3 Analyze imagery in several literary works 7.4 Analyze literature across genres 7.5 Analyze literature across genres 7.6 Use the writing process to develop a writing project 7.7 Make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world |
10 MCQ |
L7 Assignment: Cross-Genre Literature Exploration |
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8: Personal Expression |
8.1 Explain how our personal expression reflects the culture we live in |
10 MCQ |
L8 Assignment: Self-Portrait Analysis |
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9: Cinema, Film, and Movies |
9.1 Identify different genres of movies 9.2 Explain how movies reflect culture |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
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10: Digital Storytelling |
10.1 Identify different genres of television shows 10.2 Identify choices available to “watch” shows 10.3 Explain how media reflects culture |
10 MCQ |
N/A |
Final exam - Digital Story Assignment |
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Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:
| Source | Available Points |
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| Lesson Assignments | 120 |
| Lesson Quizzes | 100 |
| Midterm Exam | 140 |
| Final Exam | 150 |
| Total | 510 |
Textbook & Technology Requirements
To fully participate, make sure you have:
- A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
- A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
- Any other required textbooks or materials for the course
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.Canvas Technical Support
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Course Summary:
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