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HUM400 extends the themes and chronology introduced in HUM100, HUM200, and HUM301 beginning with the French Revolution and extending to the contemporary world. The course focusses on the emergence of industrialism, nationalism, and modernity during the 19th century and the influence of those broad historical currents on Western society, culture, politics, and economics. In its study of the 20th century, the course places particular emphasis on the challenges raised by ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, and totalitarianism and by international conflict. The multi-disciplinary approach, with its variety of lecturing faculty members, continues in HUM400. Upon completing HUM400, students will be familiar with many of the elements that formed the foundation of the modern world.
HUM400 is a required subject for all GAS students.
None.
HUM100: The Development of
Western Thought I; HUM200: The Development of Western Thought II;
HUM301: The Development of Western Thought III
Upon
successful completion of this subject the
student will be able to:
The following works are not prescribed texts; however, they are useful supplements to the textbook.
Two lectures
per week.
Make sure
that both lectures and times are recorded on your timetable.
| Term Work |
40% |
| Mid-Term Examination |
30% |
| Final Examination |
30% |
| Total |
100% |
Note: Refer to your professor's "Addendum to the Subject Outline" for more information on Texts & Materials, Modes of Evaluation, Weekly Schedule and Class Standards.
| 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 HUM400, 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.
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 be considered absent and 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.
In HUM400, there are 5 in-class quizzes. The date for each
quiz is
listed in the posted Lecture Schedule
and will also be announced in
class. 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 in-class work.
At the end of the semester, the lowest grade earned from the 5 quizzes will be discarded. Your term mark will be recalculated using the average of the 4 remaining quiz grades. This calculation does not apply to the examinations.
Students are required to complete any and all term work in order to write the Final Examination.
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 one of our tutors. 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 (as well as Bishop's University and D'Youville College). 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 General Arts & Science Coordinator, and deliver it to Registration before the applicable deadlines.
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, S. 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.