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HUMANITIES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ARTS AND SCIENCES

Lecture: ursdays, 4.20-6.05, E 135 Tutorial: Mondays, 10.50-11.40, L 213 Instructor: Dr. Nicholas S. Anderson Email: nick.anderson@humber.ca

REQUIRED TEXT
Cockerton, C., & Chaparian, M. (2010). e Human Project: Readings on the Individual, Society, and Culture (5th ed.). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

ASSESSMENT
Test 1 In-class assignment 1 Test 2 Take-home writing assignment In-class assignment 2 Test 3 Replacement Tests Test 1: Test 2: Test 3: 20% 5% 25% 20% 5% 25% -28 January 11 February 28 February 1 April 8 April 25 April 22 April

is test will cover all material from weeks 1 through 3. is test will cover all material from weeks 5 through 7. is test will cover all material from weeks 11 through 14.

Take-home writing assignment: For this assignment, you will be expected to apply the insights you have gained from the course material in an argumentative discussion. Assessment will be based on your knowledge of course concepts as well as your ability to apply that knowledge in an informed, critical argument. A detailed description of the assignment will be o ered no later than week 4. In-class writing assignments: Two assignments will be administered over the course of the term. ese will be short-answer-style written questions, and may be administered as individual or group activities. ese assignments will assess familiarity with the assigned reading material as well as critical engagement. In the case of a group activity, each member of the group will receive the same grade. ese assignments may be used to jump-start subsequent discussions. Replacement tests: As stated in the Missed Test Policy on the course outline, each student may take a maximum of one replacement test at the end of term. Replacement tests are given only for missed tests, i.e., they cannot be taken to upgrade a poor mark. ese will take place on 22 April, at the time and place scheduled for tutorials. Reading week: Drop date: e winter break takes place on the week of 18 February. e nal date to drop any diploma-level courses without academic penalty is 22 March. 1

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SCHEDULE OF LECTURE TOPICS AND READINGS WEEK 1: January 7 & 10

A Brief History of the Self I: Descartes and Freud
Welcome to the course! OBrien, W. (2010). From biology to biography: A brief history of the self. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 20-37). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 2: January 14 & 17

A Brief History of the Self II: Nietzsche and B.F. Skinner
OBrien, W. (2010). From biology to biography: A brief history of the self. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 20-37). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 3: January 21 & 24

A Brief History of the Self III: The Body, Determinism, and Free Will
Adams, T. (2010). e skin were in. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 58-62). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Chaparian, M. (2010). Am I free or determined?. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 63-70). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 4: January 28 & 31Test 1 in Tutorial (20%)

Life, the Universe, and Everything
Senay, S. (2010). Making sense of the universe. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 235-249). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 5: February 4 & 7

Science, Ethics, and Environmental Crises
Dyson, F. (2010). Can science be ethical? In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 250-258). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Wilson, E.O. (2010). Is humanity suicidal? In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 259-267). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

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WEEK 6: February 11 & 14In-class assignment in Tutorial (5%)

Science and Religion
Cauchi, M. (2010). Science and religion: A complicated history. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 278-293). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

READING WEEK: February 18 & 21

Have a nice holiday!

WEEK 7: February 25 & 28Test 2 in Lecture (25%)

Tutorial: Review Lecture: Good luck on your test!

WEEK 8: March 4 & 7

Fundamentals of Modern Political Theory: Hobbes and Locke
Ritts, M. (2010). Politics in the life of the individual. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 145-157). Toronto: Pearson Canada. [Review pp. 145-152]

WEEK 9: March 11 & 14

Obedience: The Banality of Evil
Milgram, S. (2010). e perils of obedience. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 199-212). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Recommended: Irwin, C. Never again? e problem of genocide in the 21st century. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 199-212). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 10: March 18 & 21

Disobedience: Means of Resistance
X, M. (2010). By any means necessary to bring about freedom. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 162-165). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Gandhi, M. K. (2010). Non-violent resistance. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 166-169). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Note: Final date to drop diploma-level courses without academic penalty is 22 March. 3

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WEEK 11: March 25 & 28

Machines and Minds; or, The Internet is the Message
Carr, N. (2010). What the internet is doing to our brains: Is Google making us stupid? In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 87-95). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 12: April 1 & 4Essay due in Tutorial (20%)

Workin for the Man: Marx and the Hard Labor of Smiling
Ritts, M. (2010). Politics in the life of the individual. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 145-157). Toronto: Pearson Canada. [Review pp. 152-154] Bunting, M. (2010). Sweet smiles, hard labour. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 96-103). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 13: April 8 & 11In-class assignment in Tutorial (5%)

Like a Horse and Carriage
Coontz, S. (2010). Marriage: en and now. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 104-112). Toronto: Pearson Canada. Kipnis, L. (2010). Marriage is made in hell. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 113-115). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 14: April 15 & 18

Cause I Gotta Cut Loose
Baird, I. (2010). One more time: Our ongoing dialogue with popular music. In C. Cockerton & M. Chaparain (Eds.), e human project: Readings on the individual, society, and culture (pp. 301-311). Toronto: Pearson Canada.

WEEK 15: April 22 & 25

Replacement Tests / Final Test
Tutorial: Replacement tests Lecture: Good luck on your nal test!

ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES

Instructor Email Policy: Email is not intended to substitute for contact in person. It is only appropriate as a last resort and for brief transmission of crucial, time-sensitive information. Do not use email to replace communication during in class times or a scheduled visit with an appointment. 4

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Attendance. Attending lectures and tutorials is mandatory: the tests and assignments are based on lecture materials as well as textbook readings. Take thorough notes and engage the lectures and tutorial discussions with enthusiasm. Preparation. Come to class prepared! Bring your texts and notes to class. Make sure you have completed the assigned readings before session so that you can participate in discussions and complete any writing exercises in an informed way. Punctuality. Please arrive on time. Respect. Listen to and respect your classmates and avoid ad hominem attacks. Due dates. Submit all assignments on or before the due date unless special arrangements have been made with me prior to the deadline (extensions will not be negotiated by email; speak to me in person before or a er class). Assignments. Word-process and double-space all assignments using APA standard formatting for essays and references. All assignments must be submitted in hard copy. Emailed assignments will not be accepted, even as proof of completion. Submission in person is obviously the preferred choice, but you can also take your assignment to the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (K201). You can leave it with the administrative assistant on duty, or slip it in the a er-hours drop-box, and it will be placed in my mailbox. Personal problems. All rules aside, please speak to me if you are experiencing any problems that will negatively impact your academic performance. For more information on policies, see the course outline posted on BlackBoard.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND NOTES ON ASSIGNMENTS

One of the main purposes/objectives/goals of a written assignment is for students to demonstrate knowledge of, and insight into, the material presented in the course. Be sure to read the course texts carefully and pay close attention during lectures and class discussions. Make use of this material! Absorb it, analyze it, and integrate arguments, ideas, and critiques into your written work. PROPER REFERENCING and CITATION: Any and every idea and all informationas well as any and every direct quotationborrowed from any author or website, or any other source, must be acknowledged. is is the ethical and scholarly standard. Use in-text citation (parentheses) in conjunction with a reference list or list of works cited, according to APA conventions. PLAGIARISM: Any direct quotation or close paraphrase without proper citation, that is any use of anybody elses words or ideas (including anything from the internet) without giving proper credit, is considered academic misconduct. e minimum penalty is a zero (0) for the assignment in question. For more detailed information, please see the Avoiding Plagiarism: A Quick Reference Guide, available on BlackBoard.