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Syllabus
Course Name
Aesthetic Expressions
Course Number
GEN 4127
Semester
2021.1
Credits
3
Class Contact Hours
45
Faculty
Mr. J. Meehan
Office Hours
Email: jonathan.meehan@lesroches.edu
Catalogue Description
This course explores the arts and humanities from a broad inter-disciplinary perspective, examining the influences of society, politics and economics as well as science and technology on various forms of aesthetic expression. Art pieces and movements are studied in context and students are encouraged to question their understanding of the world using aesthetic expression as a reflection of it. A strong emphasis is placed on developing an ability to evaluate various types of artistic creativity as expressions of and departures from the cultural mainstream, equipping students with the skills necessary to draw connections between scientific thinking, social development and aesthetic expression.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. Examine a range of aesthetic materials, compare and contrast interpretations
2. Explore an idea and communicate it effectively to an audience.
3. Discuss various forms of aesthetic expression, presenting arguments relating to historical, cultural and social context
4. Evaluate and criticize a variety of works from a range of genres and present a structured, cohesive argument
Teaching and Learning Strategies and Methods
Lessons will be based on lectures and discussions and students are encouraged to undertake personal research for participation in group discussions and assignments.
Course Assessment
Type
Hand-out
week
Hand-in
week
%
Learning outcomes
Debate
5
7
30
1,2,3,4
Written research paper
8
12
40
1,3,4
Presentation
13
16
30
1,2,3,4
Required Reading
None
Additional Resources
Books:
Websites: See Moodle
Online resources (journals, online libraries, etc.):
