Seneca
General Arts and Science Diploma Program
School of English and Liberal Studies
Faculty of Business











Subject Code: HUM200

The Development of Western Thought II

Europe in the Middle Ages



Academic Year: Winter 2008


Approved By:
_____________________________
Mark Moss, Chair
General Arts and Science Program




Subject Outline Addendum


News Flash!

Welcome to HUM200!

Introduction

Welcome to HUM200!  Please read carefully this addendum to the general Subject Outline.  It is your guide to the subject requirements and activities in both the lecture and seminar portion of the class.  It is your responsibility to know and understand this information—particularly important dates such as scheduled quizzes and examinations.  Be sure to read the Subject Outline on the MySeneca Blackboard.

Texts & Materials

Suggested Readings

The following works are not prescribed texts; however, they are useful supplements to the textbook.

Modes of Instruction

One lecture and one seminar per week.  Your professor will use a variety of teaching modes and techniques including: lectures, tutorials, and classroom discussions.

Grade Distribution

Cyclopedia Project 1
18%
Quiz 1
8%
Quiz 2
8%
Quiz 3
8%
In-Class Assignment
8%
Mid-Term Examination
25%
Final Examination
25%
Total
100%

Attendance & Participation

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 HUM200, the lectures and seminars place the readings in their historical context or encourage you to think about the subject in a fresh way.  Lectures and seminars are not substitutes for the readings and will not necessarily repeat or summarize that material.  Examination questions are based on the lecture topics, so it is important that you take clear and concise notes from the lectures, seminars, and readings.  It is also a good idea to review your notes periodically: it helps you to remember the material.

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.

Missed Tests, Etc.

In HUM200, there are 3 quizzes and 2 assignments.  Part 1 of the Cyclopedia Project (C.P.) is worth 18%.  Part 2 of the C.P. and the 3 quizzes are each worth 8% of your final grade.

Some tests will use multiple-choice bubble cards to record your answers.  A student who fails to write their name on their test card will receive a score of zero (0) for that test.

During an in-class test, all students are required to remain in their seats for the first 15 minutes of the test.  Students arriving after the first 15 minutes of the test will be considered absent and will receive a grade of zero (0) for that test.

All evaluation dates are set in advance.  It is uncommon to miss more than one scheduled quiz or assignment.  Therefore, it is not possible to make-up or re-write missed work.  A missed quiz or assignment will result in a grade of zero (0).  However, one such grade should not significantly lower your grade.  This policy applies to all missed work.

At the end of the semester, the lowest grade earned from the 3 quizzes and the C.P. (Part 2) will be discarded.  Your term mark will be recalculated using the average of the 3 remaining grades.  This calculation does not apply to the C.P. (Pt. 1) or the examinations.

Final Examination Requirement

Students are required to complete any and all term work in order to write the Final Examination.

Student / Faculty Consultation

Contact:
Mark W. Bailey
Office: TEL Rm. 3116
Tel:  416-491-5050-3544
Email:
mark.bailey@senecac.on.ca


Office Hours:
Monday all day

Tuesday all day

Wednesday 0900-0950h

Friday 1330-1500h

Learning Centre

For free assistance with any of your courses and with ESL, visit the Learning Centre and make an appointment with one of our tutors. Tutors can offer help with understanding course material and can help you remedy writing problems.  They will not proofread, correct grammar, or alter content in your assignments.

Dropping a Subject

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 course.  If you drop on or before Day 10 of the semester, the course will not appear on your transcript.

If you drop on or before the final drop date (see your Student Handbook for the date), the course will appear on your transcript with a grade of "DNC".  York University does not count DNCs in calculating your grade point average.

If you drop after the last drop date, the course will appear on your transcript with a grade of "F" and will be counted in calculating your grade point average.

To drop this course, please notify your professor, complete a "Timetable Change Form", have it signed by a General Arts & Science Coordinator, and deliver it to Registration before the applicable deadline.

Academic Regulations

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.

1.  Discrimination / Harassment

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.

2.  Student Appeals

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.

Lecture Schedule

Lectures for HUM200DF will be held Friday (1140–1325h) in S1206.

Seminars for HUM200D will be held Tuesday (1425–1610h) in T1015.