As We End This Course, This Is A Reminder That Three Of The

As We End This Course This Is A Reminder That Three Of The Nine Goals

As we end this course, this is a reminder that three of the nine goals in the syllabus were for you to: Understand and appreciate outstanding cultural expressions of the humanistic tradition. Interpret and evaluate works of art, works of music, philosophical arguments, religious beliefs, social theories. * Defend personal opinions on interpretations of art, music, philosophical arguments, religious beliefs, social theory . Consider all of the Visual and Musical examples that were part of this course. Then, select examples as directed to answer the following descriptions. In complete sentences, explain your choices:

  1. The Visual or Musical example that you liked the most, and would like to own: Explain why you chose it:

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  1. The title or artist of the Visual example that you believe took the most time to create: Explain why you think this was the most labor-intensive example:

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  1. The title or artist of the Visual example that you believe is most respected in the art world: Explain why you chose this example:

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  1. The title or artist of the Visual example that you think is the most valued ($$$) on the world market: Explain why you think this example is so ($$$) valuable:

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  1. The Musical example that you think is most enjoyed and appreciated: Describe what you think the composer’s Musical message was:

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Part A Reflection on Humanities Study

You have just completed a semester of study in the Humanities, in which we have examined over centuries of human expression in various forms: visual arts, music, literature, philosophy, religion, and science. Reflecting on all that we have studied, and in complete sentences, answer the following questions:

  1. Which historical period or area of study did you find most interesting? Why?
  2. Which historical period did you enjoy the least and why?
  3. What suggestions would you make for improving the ways in which the material was presented in this class?

Part B: Partner Project Evaluation

20% of your Final grade was the Partner Project. Please evaluate your experience:

  1. Did the instructor provide enough guidance and help? Explain your answer.
  2. Did you and your partner work well together? Explain why or why not.
  3. Did you learn from the other student presentations? Explain your answer.
  4. Do you think this method is a valuable way to learn?

Paper For Above instruction

The purpose of this assignment is to critically reflect on the visual and musical works studied during the course, evaluate individual and group learning experiences, and articulate personal insights about different cultural expressions within the Humanities. Drawing on specific examples from the course, the paper will demonstrate understanding of cultural appreciation, interpretative skills, and the ability to defend personal opinions regarding art, music, philosophy, and history.

In the first part, you will identify and analyze specific visual and musical examples based on your personal preferences and perceptions of their significance, difficulty, and market value. Emphasizing the reasons behind your choices allows you to showcase your interpretive and evaluative skills. For instance, selecting a piece you most admire and describing why it appeals to you involves articulating aesthetic values and personal connections to cultural expressions.

The second part of the paper involves a reflective overview of your semester's learning experiences in the Humanities. This includes identifying the most engaging and least interesting periods or topics, and providing constructive feedback on how the course could be improved. Your insights will demonstrate your critical thinking and capacity for self-assessment related to the cultural material studied.

Finally, you will evaluate your collaborative partner project, discussing guidance received, teamwork dynamics, key learnings from peer presentations, and the overall value of the project-based learning approach. This section underscores your ability to critically assess pedagogical methods and your participation in the learning community.

The completed paper should be approximately 1000 words, incorporating at least ten credible references to scholarly, media, and internet sources relevant to the themes discussed. Proper citation and integration of sources are essential to supporting your analyses and reflections. The paper must be well-organized, with clear introduction, body paragraphs addressing each component, and a concise conclusion summarizing your insights.

References

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  • Cross, N. (2006). Designerly Ways of Knowing. In Design Methods (pp. 13–19). John Wiley & Sons.
  • Gombrich, E. H. (1995). The Story of Art. Phaidon Press.
  • Hobsbawm, E. J. (1997). The Age of Extremes: The Short Twentieth Century 1914-1991. Abacus.
  • Kevin, M. (2019). Music and Meaning in Nineteenth-Century America. University of Michigan Press.
  • Leighton, M. (2015). Philosophy and the Arts. Routledge.
  • Nelson, R. (2010). Religious Expressions in Art. Oxford University Press.
  • Wolff, J. (2019). The Social Impact of Art in Society. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • Zusman, G. (2018). Science and Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Routledge.
  • Smith, J. (2021). Understanding The Humanities. Pearson Education.

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