IDIS 280-009
Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
SU Cultural Events
Mrs. Genvert
Spring 2007
Office: 352 Holloway Hall
Hours: MW 1:30-2:30, TR 12:30-1:30, or by appointment
Phone: Office (410)543-6147, History Office (410)548-4499
E-mail: mfgenvert@salisbury.edu
Course Objective:
This course
is designed to foster an appreciation for various art, music, theatre and
lecture experiences by attendance at campus cultural events. This is a
directed-study format where personal event choices must conform to three
(3)categories - music, art, and lecture/performance.
Attendance Requirements:
Attendance is
required at the initial class meeting, 6 cultural events, and 2 discussion
meetings to be determined later. Presence at one (1) musical performance,
one (1) art exhibit, and four (4) lectures or performances is documented by
reaction papers.
Spring Schedule of Events
Written Evaluation:
For each
cultural event attended, there is a required 2-page reaction paper due by the
following Friday, plus a 2-page end of term summary paper to reflect on what was
learned by attending these six events. See website for reaction paper
format.
Grading:
1 credit,
pass/fail
To pass,
attendance at initial class meeting and 2 discussion meetings (in HH 027), plus six reaction
papers and one course reflection which meet the standards set forth in the
assignments.
End of Term Summary Paper
Lack of
compliance with these requirements will yield a failing grade.