ARTH 203: Arts Western World to 1400CE
Instructor: Helen Taschian, Ph.D.
Semester: Fall 2024
Lecture Days/Times: Asynchronous Instruction
Office Hours: via email and Zoom
Email: helen.taschian@csuci.edu
Course Website: https://arthistorycsuci.blogspot.com
Course Description: Survey of the history of art, architecture, and visual and material culture from prehistory through ca. 1400 in Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean. Covers the Prehistoric, Preclassical, Classical, and Medieval eras. Places works of art and architecture in their artistic and cultural contexts, and traces the early development of artistic traditions underpinning later art in the West.
Course Structure: This course is online and asynchronous. There are weekly assignments, a midterm paper and a final paper.
Student Learning Outcomes: The student is expected to complete the assignments each week by the Friday due date. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Identify and classify artworks by place, time, and culture
• Describe and analyze the connections between art and history
• Analyze and evaluate works of human creativity in the visual arts, architecture, and visual and material culture
• Demonstrate methods of critical analysis through the analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art (Art Program Learning Outcome)
• Demonstrate informed understanding and appreciation of the role of art in culture throughout history (Program Learning Outcome)
• Evaluate and analyze the meaning of past art in contemporary culture
• Communicate information and ideas effectively in a range of written and oral formats
Class Number: 1483
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Asynchronous
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 8/26/24-12/7/24
Grading: Letter Grade
Prerequisites: None
GE Area C1: Arts and Humanities
Textbook: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages The Western Perspective, Volume I (15thor 16thEdition). You can rent the eBook from the publisher and Amazon.
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages The Western Perspective, Volume I (15th Edition).
ISBN-10: 1305633946
ISBN-13: 978-1305633940
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages The Western Perspective, Volume I (16th Edition).
ISBN-10: 0357370384
ISBN-13: 978-0357370384
The textbook is available at the Campus Bookstore, the publisher Cengage and Amazon.
Important Dates:
August 26: Weekday classes begin
September 2: Labor Day Holiday
October 17: Midterm paper due by 1:00PM
November 11: Veterans Day Holiday
November 28-29:
December 6: Final paper due by 1:00PM
Assignment Due Dates:
9 Weekly Assignments: Every Thursday by 1:00PM PT (Unless otherwise stated)
1 Midterm Paper Due: Thursday, October 17 by 1:00PM
1 Final Paper Due: Friday, December 6 by 1:00PM
All assignments should be emailed (via your CI email account) to your professor in either PDF, WORD or Pages Documents. DO NOT SEND them in shared Google Docs, via Canvas etc. These are downloaded and saved.
Technological Requirements:
• Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable) to access the Internet and class website
• Email access
• Access to CILearn/Web site/Other
Course Requirements:
Weekly reading and writing assignments
Midterm: Four-page research paper
Final: Four-page research paper
Grading will be based on:
50% Weekly reading and writing assignments
25% Midterm research paper
25% Final research paper
Grade Calculations (whole numbers and no rounding up or down):
- 9 Weekly Assignments (100 points each. 900 points total). 50% of grade.
- 1 Midterm Research Paper (100 points). 25% of grade.
- 1 Final Research Paper (100 points). 25% of grade.
Course Calculation Formula:
Weekly Assignments: 90+95+100+92+87+100+100+100+100= 864/900= 0.96x50%=48
Midterm Research Paper: 90/100= 0.90x25%= 22
Final Research Paper: 98/100= 0.98x25%=24
Course Grade: 48+22+24=94 (A)
Grading Scale:
A 94%-100% (Excellent Work)
A- 90%-93% (Nearly Excellent Work)
B+ 87%-89% (Very Good Work)
B 83%-86% (Good Work)
B- 80%-82% (Mostly Good Work)
C+ 77%-79% (Above Average Work)
C 73%-76% (Average Work)
C- 70%-72% (Mostly Average Work)
D+ 67%-69% (Below Average Work)
D 63%-66% (Poor Work)
D- 60%-62% (Very Poor Work)
F 0%-59% (Failing Work)
Course Policies: Students are expected to complete all class assignments as listed on the course calendar.
Build Rapport: If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your professor when difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.
Complete Assignments: All assignments for this course will be submitted via email. Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be requested from the instructor before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under extreme circumstances. Late or missing discussion assignments will affect the student’s grade.
Understand When You May Drop This Course: It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider dropping a course. Refer to the Channel Islands Course Schedule for dates and deadlines for registration. After this period, a serious and compelling reason is required to drop from the course.
Incomplete Policy: Under emergency/special circumstances, students may petition for an incomplete grade. An incomplete will only be assigned on a case by case basis, and must be discussed with the professor prior to the end of the semester, and before the final assignments are due.
Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed:
Disability Statement: If you are a student with a disability requesting reasonable accommodations in this course, please visit Disability Accommodations and Support Services (DASS) located on the second floor of Arroyo Hall, or call 805-437-3331. All requests for reasonable accommodations require registration with DASS in advance of need: https://www.csuci.edu/dass/students/apply-for-services.htm. Faculty, students and DASS will work together regarding classroom accommodations. You are encouraged to discuss approved accommodations with your faculty.
Commit to Integrity: As a student in this course (and at this university) you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of the classroom.
Academic Integrity: Students in this class are expected to complete all of the assignments and requirements with academic integrity. Plagiarism and cheating violate university regulations and are reportable offenses that may result in academic suspension or Dismissal from CSUCI, but will definitely result in failing this course.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as an academic offense in which a student uses another person’s work and submits it with the intent that it should be taken as his or her own work. Plagiarism also includes submitting your own work from another course with the expectation of receiving credit for your work more than once. Plagiarism consists of any of the following:
1) Quoting any part of a printed or electronic source without enclosing the quotation in quotation marks and providing the reference for the source.
2) Paraphrasing any part of a printed or electronic source without providing the reference for the source.
3) Presenting the point of view stated in a printed or electronic source without acknowledging your reliance on the source, and without citing the specific reference.
4) Copying phrases and sentences from a printed or electronic source that is paraphrased without enclosing the cited text directly in quotation marks.
5) Copying work submitted, or written, by another student.
6) Hiring, or otherwise engaging the services, of someone to write your papers for you.
7) Submitting work written by someone else as if it is your own. Unintentional plagiarism can occur when writing up an essay from notes or even memory, by reproducing sentences, phrases, or a general line of discussion or point of view from the sources you have studied as if they are your own work, though these passages are in fact borrowed from other sources. To avoid suspicion of plagiarism under these circumstances, it is advisable to take care when taking notes to enclose any text copied verbatim from a source in quotations marks (making a note of the page number). This also applies to paraphrasing ideas that are derived from someone else.
Academic Dishonesty Policy:
1. Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty. It usually involves an attempt by a student to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill that he/she does not possess.
2. Course instructors have the initial responsibility for detecting and dealing with academic dishonesty. Instructors who believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred are obligated to discuss the matter with the student(s) involved. Instructors should possess reasonable evidence of academic dishonesty. However, if circumstances prevent consultation with student(s), instructors may take whatever action (subject to student appeal) they deem appropriate.
3. Instructors who are convinced by the evidence that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty shall assign an appropriate academic penalty. If the instructors believe that the academic dishonesty reflects on the student's academic performance or the academic integrity in a course, the student's grade should be adversely affected. Suggested guidelines for appropriate actions are: an oral reprimand in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew his/her action constituted academic dishonesty; a failing grade on the particular paper, project or examination where the act of dishonesty was unpremeditated, or where there were significant mitigating circumstances; a failing grade in the course where the dishonesty was premeditated or planned. The instructors will file incident reports with the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs and for Student Affairs or their designees. These reports shall include a description of the alleged incident of academic dishonesty, any relevant documentation, and any recommendations for action that he/she deems appropriate.
4. The Vice President for Student Affairs shall maintain an Academic Dishonesty File of all cases of academic dishonesty with the appropriate documentation.
5. Student may appeal any actions taken on charges of academic dishonesty to the "Academic Appeals Board."
6. The Academic Appeals Board shall consist of faculty and at least one student.
7. Individuals may not participate as members of the Academic Appeals Board if they are participants in an appeal.
8. The decision of the Academic Appeals Board will be forwarded to the President of CSU Channel Islands; whose decision is final.
You can review the CSUCI campus-wide policy on academic integrity here: https://policy.csuci.edu/sp/13/sp-13-06-policyon-academic-dishonesty.pdf
Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, will be reported to the office of student affairs.
Course Policies are Subject to Change: It is the student’s responsibility to check this course website for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be posted in here.
Campus Tutoring Services: You are encouraged to make early and regular use of campus tutors and/or peer-led study groups, beginning in the second week of the semester. For campus tutoring locations, subjects and hours, go to: http://go.csuci.edu/tutoring.
Civil Discourse Statement: All students, staff and faculty on our campus are expected to join in making our campus a safe space for communication and civil discourse. If you are experiencing discomfort related to the language you are hearing or seeing on campus (in or out of classes), please talk with a trusted faculty or staff member. Similarly, please consider whether the language that you are using (in person or on Canvas) respects the rights of others to “engage in informed discourse and express a diversity of opinions freely and in a civil manner” (language from Academic Senate Resolution SR 16-01, Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Civil Discourse within our Diverse Campus Community).
Emergency Intervention and Basic Needs Statement:
CSUCI’s Basic Needs Program: If you or someone you know is experiencing unforeseen or catastrophic financial issues, skipping meals or experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity (e.g. sleeping in a car, couch surfing, staying with friends), please know that you are not alone. There are resources on campus that may assist you during this time. The Dolphin Pantry is currently located in Arroyo Hall and offers free food, toiletries and basic necessities for current CI students. For additional assistance, please contact the Dean of Students office at (805) 437-8512 or visit Bell Tower 2565. Please visit the website for the most up to date information on the Basic Needs Program at CI: https://www.csuci.edu/basicneeds/
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): CAPS is pleased to provide a wide range of services to assist students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Services include confidential short-term counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, and 24/7 phone counseling. CAPS is located in Bell Tower East, 1867 and can be reached at 805-437-2088 (select option 1 on voicemail for 24/7 phone counseling); you can also email us at caps@csuci.edu or visit our website at https://www.csuci.edu/caps
Class Disruption Plan:
Disruption?
Yes! A disruption means you, me, or all of us cannot participate in 'class as usual' for a reason we could not predict at the beginning of the semester. After COVID-19, we are well aware that disruption can happen fast. While we hope to avoid any closures due to COVID related reasons, let's face it, disruption happens every semester. You may get sick, I may get sick, or campus may close due to a wildfire - this is California, after all. Life happens! Our goal as a learning community is to do our best to keep teaching and learning with as little interruption as possible. The important thing is to communicate with me if you are having difficulties that prevent you from attending to your class assignments.
If I am 'out'
If for some unforeseeable reason I am out, I will either post about it on our website, or email you directly. I realize that this is an asynchronous class, but I will always communicate with you if something happens that prevents me from responding to you promptly. If I am sick, or caring for a sick loved one, then please continue emailing me your assignments each week and I will grade and return them once I am able to.
If you are 'out'
While this is an asynchronous class, if you have an emergency that prevents you from partaking in the class assignments, please email me or meet me for office hours (via Zoom) to talk with me. While we want students to be present and prefer proactive communication if an absence is necessary, we want students to stick with the course - and not drop - or disappear.
Additionally, if your WiFi goes out due to a power outage, wildfire etc., and you are unable to submit your assignments on time, then please communicate with me once the issue has resolved. As a general rule, however, it is better to get in touch with me before the assignment is due, rather than after the fact.
If Campus Closes
If all of campus closes, which has happened at least once over the last three or more academic years, then there shouldn't be any real changes to our class since it is asynchronous. If you have inconsistent access to wifi and/or a computer, please let me know via email once your signal is restored. Since this class is asynchronous, you will not be expected to have the bandwidth to meet with me via Zoom for class meetings, but you certainly can meet with me for office hours via Zoom.
