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HUM301 extends the themes and chronology introduced in HUM100 and HUM200 beginning with the 16th-century Reformation and extending to the 18th-century Enlightenment. The course focusses in particular on the impact of the Protestant Reformation and religious warfare during the 16th and 17th Centuries; the rise of centralized monarchies and the nation state; the period beginning in the 15th Century of European exploration, expansion, and colonization; the effects of early capitalism on the agricultural economy and traditional society; and the influence of the 17th-century Scientific Revolution and the 18th-century Enlightenment on European thought and culture. The multi-disciplinary approach, with its variety of lecturing faculty members, continues in HUM301 but places additional emphasis on a social history approach. Upon completing HUM301, students will be familiar with many of the elements that formed the foundation of the modern world.
HUM301 is a required subject for all GAS students.
None.
HUM100: The Development of Western Thought I and HUM200: The Development of Western Thought II
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
Two lectures per week.
Make sure that both lectures and times are recorded on your timetable.
| Letter
Grade |
Percentage
Grade |
Grade
Point Average |
| A+ |
90-100% |
4.0 |
| A |
80-89% |
4.0 |
| B+ |
75-79% |
3.5 |
| B |
70-74% |
3.0 |
| C+ |
65-69% |
2.5 |
| C |
60-64% |
2.0 |
| D |
55-59% |
1.0 |
| F |
0-54% |
0.0 |
Consistent attendance is important for success in this course. If you are absent from class, you are still responsible for the material and assignments.
In HUM301, the lectures are intended to place the readings in their historical context or to encourage you to think about the subject in a fresh way. They are not substitutes for the readings and generally will not repeat or summarize that material. Since examination questions are based on the lecture topics, it is important that you take clear and concise notes from the lectures and readings. It is also a good idea to look back at your notes periodically, as it keeps the material fresh in your mind.
Considerate classroom conduct, adequate class preparation, and participation will enhance your academic experience and that of your colleagues. In particular, you are asked to be prompt, courteous, responsible and collaborative.
Faculty members are available for consultation throughout the term. Please make an appointment to discuss subject material, as well as your progress in the course, with your professor during his/her office hours.
For free assistance in English, visit the Learning Centre and make an appointment with a tutor. Tutors can offer guidance and can help you remedy writing problems, but will not proofread, correct grammar, or alter content.
In the General Arts & Science
program,
dropping this course automatically disqualifies you from the Joint
(Articulation) Program with York University.
There are two deadlines for dropping this
subject.
If you drop the course by Day 10 of the semester, the course will not
appear on
your transcript.
If you drop by the last drop date (see the Student
Handbook), the subject will appear on your transcript with a
grade
of
"DNC" (Did Not Complete).
If you drop after the last drop date, the
course will appear on your transcript with a grade of "F"
(Fail).
To drop this course, please notify your professor, complete a Timetable Change Form, have it signed by a LAT Coordinator, and deliver it to the Registration Department before the applicable deadline.
It is your responsibility as a student of Seneca College to be aware of and abide by the academic and behavioural policies outlined in the College Academic Policy and the Student Handbook. Here are some key policies.
Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities, which are spelled out in the Seneca College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense that can result in a grade of zero (0) or, worse, expulsion from the College. It is not something to take lightly. You are responsible for understanding the College's rules defining plagiarism. Ignorance of the rules governing the use of copyrighted material is not an excuse that will carry much weight. In brief, plagiarism involves the unacknowledged use of another person's ideas, writings, or creations as your own work. This includes word-for-word copying and close paraphrasing from print or electronic media sources. If you are uncertain when and how to acknowledge the work of other authors, you should refer to the academic guidelines issued by the College or one of the many academic style guides that can be found in the College library or the Learning Commons.
The following passage is an extract from the Seneca College Academic Policy, Sec. 9.1-9.2 and Appendix E.
Cheating and plagiarism are offenses that will not be tolerated by the College. Such offenses occur when a student misrepresents his or her performance on any form of academic evaluation including, but not limited to, written assignments, lab experiments, group projects, tests, or examinations.
The penalty for a first offense of cheating or plagiarism is a grade of "0" on the work in which the offense occurred.
The penalty for a second offense of cheating or plagiarism is immediate expulsion from the College for the remainder of that semester or longer, depending on the circumstances.
The student has the right to appeal the decision of the College, consistent with Academic Policy.
A record will be maintained of each cheating and plagiarism incident and the offense will be recorded as a comment on the student's transcript.
Note: York University will not normally consider for admission a student whose transcript contains a notation concerning cheating and/or plagiarism.
The following passage is an extract from the Seneca College Student Handbook.
It is the policy of Seneca College that
all employees
and students have a right to work and study in an environment that
asserts the
personal worth and dignity of each individual. In order to achieve this
objective, Seneca College will not tolerate any form of discrimination
and/or
harassment in its employment, education, accommodation or business
dealings.
Every member of the College community has the right to file a complaint
of
discrimination/harassment through the College's Discrimination and
Harassment
Policy.
Discrimination against, or harassment of, any employee, group of employees, student, or group of students on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, the receipt of public assistance in the area of housing accommodations, mental or physical disability, union or non-union membership, political affiliation, and student/staff/faculty associations defeats this objective and will not be tolerated by the College.
This policy shall apply where there exists a negative work or study environment or potential adverse impact on an individual's work or study performance, or on their work or study environment....
Where a student believes that a violation of these rights has occurred, he/she is urged to seek advice from the Director of the Centre for Equity and Human Rights.
Students have the right to appeal
academic
decisions of the College. The procedures for informal and formal
appeals
are outlined in the Seneca College
Academic Policy. If a
student
disagrees with the evaluation of an assignment or with a final grade,
he/she
must first discuss the matter with the professor in an attempt to
resolve the
disagreement. If the matter is not resolved, the student should discuss
the
problem with the Coordinator or the Chair of English and Liberal
Studies.
Students must keep all assignments (including drafts, outlines,
and rough
work) and exercises until they receive their final grade. No
appeal will
be considered unless a complete file is submitted at the time of the
appeal. (Seneca College
Academic Policy, Sec. 12)
See the Seneca College Student Handbook
It is illegal to photocopy textbooks and other copyrighted materials (e.g. graphics from a web site). Copyright information is available at http://learningcommons.senecacollege.ca
The college will provide reasonable
accommodation
for students with disabilities in order to promote academic
success. If
you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities
Services
Office at ext. 2900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing
and
implementing your individual accommodation needs.