Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus. Selected Topics In Humanities: Harry Potter: HUM 2930 Course Title: Number

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Selected Topics In Humanities: Harry Potter: HUM 2930 Course Title: Number Mythology, Ethics, Race, and Politics. Spring 2016 CRN: Credit: 3 Term: T 11:00-1:50 This course is a problem, issue, subject-centered in its approach to the humanities. It provides and awareness of and appreciation for major themes and/culture through an in-depth study of specific humanities topics as they relate to the selected topic: The Harry potter series is a popular cultural phenomenon and contemporary morality play that engages in questions of moral meaning and value and offers Course Catalog wisdom for understanding and living in the world around us. This course will Description: address how the tale of Harry Potter contributes to our modern perspectives on moral life, race, mythology, politics, and religion. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to read the seven-book Harry Potter series and relevant short excerpts from scholarly Sources and compare and contrast classical works from the Humanities to the HP series. [email protected] Contact Preferred!!! Michael E Morse Information: Phone Number: M AM Instructor: PM Faculty T. (SL) AM Office Office Office Hours: PM Location: Building W. Online PM Room 6 T. 10:00-1:00 PM S: Online: 7-8:00 PM All students are required to use LakeHawkMail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakeHawkMail. Prerequisites: None 1

2 Co-requisites: None Required Materials Lecture Texts: Harry Potter and Sorcerer s Stone, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Books on Reserve: The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J. K. Rowling (ISBN ) Textbook and Other Course Materials: Anatol, Giselle Liza, ed. Reading Harry Potter: Critical Essays. Westport, CT: Praeger, Print. A compilation of academic essays examining Harry through theories of child development, the literary influences and historical contexts, and the morality and social values in the novels. Baggett, David and Shawn E. Klein, eds. Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts. Chicago: Open Court, Print. This book is a part of a series called Pop Culture and Philosophy. Various authors write about topics such as: courage, morality, friendship, feminism, equal opportunity, ethics, etc. Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. New York: Berkley Books, Print. An interesting yet less academic (I guess) examination of the source from which Rowling was inspired to create the beasts, heroes, and magic in the novels. 2

3 Granger, John. Looking for God in Harry Potter: Is There Christian Meaning Hidden in the Bestselling Books? N.p.: Salt River, Print. The conclusion seems to be yes, there is Christian meaning in the stories. Chapters look at Harry as a Christ figure (makes sense), and examine faith, spiritual growth, and duality. Kern, Edmund. The Wisdom of Harry Potter: What Our Favorite Hero Teaches Us About Moral Choices. Amherst, NY: Prometheus, Print. The author is a professor of history at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. The book deals with the moral messages in the books and the author evaluates the stories in terms of ethical questions [which reveal] the importance of uncertainty and ambiguity [that are met with] constancy, endurance, perseverance, self-discipline, reason, solidarity, empathy and sacrifice. Kirk, Connie Ann. J.K. Rowling: A Biography. Westport, CT: Greenwood, Print. Whited, Lana A., ed. The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter: Perspectives on a Literary Phenomenon. Columbia, MO: U of Missouri P, Print. A compilation of academic essays examining Harry s mythical roots, the language in the novels, gender issues, moral development, and more. Supplemental Reading: House.html The Above is a Site to Sort you. 1. Aristotle, Excerpts on "Friendship" 3

4 2. Wandinger, Nikolaus, Christoph Drexler and Teresa Peter. Harry Potter and the Art of Theology 1: A Theological Perspective on J.K. Rowling s novels-part One: Healing, Grace, and Original Sin. Milltown Studies 52 (Winter 2003), Ibid. Harry Potter and the Art of Theology 2: A Theological Perspective on J.K. Rowling s Novels-Part Two: Sacrifice and Mission. Milltown Studies 53 (Summer 2004), Christopher Hitchens, The Boy Who Lived, in The New York Times, August 12, Alistair McGrath. Christian Theology: An Introduction. 3rd Edition. Daniel Migliore. 6. Neal, Connie. What s a Christian to do with Harry Potter? 7. Abanes, Richard. Harry Potter and the Bible: The Menace Behind the Magick. 8. Smithouser, J, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Book Review. Focus on the Family website Killinger, John. God, the Devil, and Harry Potter. Granger, John. Looking for God in Harry Potter. HarperCollins Bible (NRSV). 10. Ted Peters, Six Ways of Salvation: How Does Jesus Save? Dialog: A Journal of Theology Fall2006, Vol. 45:3 Philosophy of Religion, 11., Ed. Nicholas Wandinger, Harry Potter and the Art of Theology Revisited 12. Louis Pojman, Sacrifice in Harry Potter from a Girardian Perspective Paper by Oona Eisenstadt from the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, Beahm, Gorge, Fact Fiction and Folklore in Harry Potter s World: An Unofficial Guide. You can find most of these on this website 14. Amy M. Green, Revealing Discrimination: Social Hierarchy and the Exclusion/Enslavement of the Other in the Harry Potter Novels. Found at this website Love, Death, and Friendship in the Harry Potter Novels, By John Killinger, Read at this website Plato s take on love: 4

5 Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) 17. Friendship: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Dr. Morse s Web Page at LSSC This course will introduce the student to cultural traditions of Western civilization through the vehicle of the study of the world of Harry Potter and selected readings. Specifically, we will look at the themes of the Western Tradition as those traditions are related in the H.P. series such as; politics, religion, philosophy, art, and ethics. Gen. Ed. SLO: CREATIVITY: After successful completion of this course students should demonstrate originality in their work or in strategies to solve problems, and/or assess outcomes, and/or apply multiple solutions. (Assessment: Creative Project) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Course Level SLO: Cultural Diversity and Responsibility: Develop an understanding of diversity/pluralism in the world community and an awareness of civic and social participation and ethical and informed decision-making. (Assessment: Objective Test and Essay) Course Level SLO: Critical Thinking: Critical Reflection and Analysis: Good critical reflection requires the ability to listen and read carefully, to analyze and think about what you have heard/read, to make connections amongst the data that is accumulated, and to articulate this reflection in writing and speech with precision and detail. (Assessment: Objective Test, Essay, Presentation & Creativity Project) As a Critical Thinking student, you should be able to: 1. Research questions with integrity, depth, breadth, and vigor; 2. Accurately interpret the information; 3. Fairly and reasonably follow where the information leads you; 4. Identify the relevant arguments on several sides of the issue/question; 5. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate the various primary perspectives on the issue/question, going deeper, and make institutive connections; and further than the reading, lecture, or class discussion; 6. Draw your own justifiable, fair, reasonable and logically sound conclusions; 5

6 Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: Withdrawal Deadline: Methods of Evaluation: 7. Justify your key claims and arguments by persuasively and reasonably explaining your reasons and assumptions for those claims; 8. Consider the impact of your claims on yourself, your community, and your world. The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. ATTENDANCE: Active participation is an integral part of Lake-Sumter humanities courses. Therefore, it is imperative that every student take an active role in the class by listening, speaking, and answering questions. Regular attendance is essential to success in the course. The 10% attendance grade will be calculated as follows: missing no more than two classes, A; 3 classes, B; 4 classes, C; 5 classes, D; 6 or more classes, F. School policy mandates that a student who stops attending class without officially withdrawing will earn an F. 3/25/2016 by 4 PM Participation (100 points, total) 1. Class attendance (25 points) 2. Read, take notes, do the work (25 points) 6

7 3. Participate in class discussions, ask questions, engage fellow students and instructors (25 points) 4. Be creative, innovative, and imaginative in how you address the question, How then shall we live? (25points) Final Presentation (100 points) The Group Presentation should focus on the question How then Shall We Live? As members of your houses, give a minute presentation to the class on a real world ethical issue or topic related to the theme you have been assigned. In addition, the presentation should reflect research on the traditions underlying those themes in the world of Harry Potter and the Muggle World. Each student will write a paper on one aspect of the group topic, and your group will create a Power Point or multimedia presentation that will be presented on the group presentation day. Each individual paper should be MLA Style, have at least 4 outside sources and should follow the MLA citation and Works Cited Page. This is due with the class presentations. Group Topics Slytherin: Racism and Prejudice in the Muggle world and Hogwarts. Ravenclaw: Government and Morality are frequent themes in the Novels. How should a good Government look? Why are morals so important in Government and Education? Gryffindor: What does it mean to be Chosen? And what are the religious implications found in the Harry Potter novels? Hufflepuff: Why are the arts important? How do the arts affect the Muggle World as 7

8 well as the World of HP? These questions about life and how we live should reflect knowledge of the world of Hogwarts as well as the Muggle world and its commentators. Mid Term 50 Points Final Exam 50 Points Final Creativity Project 100 Points: Create something inspired by the World of Harry Potter such as an artwork, myth, code of conduct; game, etc..make it relate to problems we discussed in class or in your Houses. Total 400 Points Grading Scale: The Group with the most successful work throughout the semester will win the House Cup!!!! A B C D F Holidays: Martin Luther King Day: 1/18/2016 Spring Break: 3/6/16 3/13/16 Course Calendar: Tentative Lecture Topic(s) Reading (For That Day) Assignments (Due) Week I: Read HP Book 1: Introduction to Course: The Sorting!!! Lecture/Discussion 1: (1) the history of magic, witchcraft, and wizardry. Week II: Continuation of Week I topics: 8

9 Week III: Book 2 Fables and Morality Plays: Lecture/Discussion 1 Week IV: social hierarchies and the role of race in culture: Book 3, Introduction to Ethics and World War II, Race, Gender, Religion and Politics. Week V: Friend and Enemy Discussion 2 Week VI: HP Book 4 Social hierarchies, relationships and dynamics: friendships and families Week VII: Continue Harry Potter 4: international education and cooperation Week VIII: Discussion 3: Next week Creativity Project Due: Mid-Term Week IX: HP 5: Creativity Project Due: Be ready to present project. Week X : Friend and Enemy HP 5, Ch (213 pages) Friend and Enemy HP 5, Ch (184 pages) Power, Knowledge and Responsibility HP 5, Ch (193 pages) Discussion 4 Week XI: Lecture the role of government and corruption, concentration; authoritarianism, in civilian life Week XII: Power, Knowledge/discussion (5) Week XIII: HP 6: HP 7, Ch. 1-5 (225 pages) Lecture Discussion (6) the role of death and love in the hero s journey. Week XIV: Life, Faith, and Death: HP 7, Finish House Presentations and papers Due. Discussion 7 Week XVI: 10:00 AM Final Exam 9

10 Student conduct: We have a limited amount of time and a great deal of material to cover, and these policies are designed with the goal of minimizing disruptions to our shared learning environment. Therefore, I will not tolerate talking, texting, sleeping, reading newspapers or anything else, or doing outside work. Classroom Rules and Policies: 1) Cell phones are absolutely forbidden. Turn them off during class. If you expect a critical message, inform me of that possibility, set your phone to vibrate mode, and quietly exit the room to deal with the situation if the call should come. 2) Texting interferes with student focus and retention, and is unacceptable classroom behavior. 3) No children are allowed in class. Please make arrangements. Children are extremely disruptive to other students. 4) If you sleep, expect to be awakened. Expect to be asked to see me after class. 5) Consistently tardy students are very disruptive and will lose participation points. 6) Computers are for only taking notes!!!! If I catch you surfing the web or doing other work, you will be asked to leave. Cheating: Cheating is a form of theft, and it will be watched for and punished. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If you make your work available to another student, you are subject to the same penalty as that student. Your essays must be your own work. The instructor is technically savvy and is aware of nearly every method of cheating you have thought of, and many you have not. I catch students every semester, so do not be next. No electronic devices during tests. Respect: The instructor respects freedom of speech but will not tolerate remarks or discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Diversity statement: The teacher will establish and support an environment that values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourages engagement and interaction. Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, 10

11 about the larger world, and about ourselves. By promoting diversity and intellectual exchange, we will not only mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be. Content Caveat: The coursework will include social, political, military, and cultural history. The instructor employs an expansive, wide-ranging approach to lectures, and thus may draw from a wide range of sources and topics in class, and may touch on a variety of disciplines and subjects. The past is not always easy or clear, so expect to be offended at least once during the semester. This is inevitably unintentional, but likely to occur because of the nature of the material. The instructor may not have the same religious, political, or social views as you. If you are not open to other perspectives, and do not want to be offended, please drop the course now. The instructor makes no apologies for being a thoughtful, complicated human being. Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter If You Need Help This Is The Way It Works: It is my job and my pleasure to help you in this class as much as I can, but I cannot help you unless you stay in contact with me. This is a modern age full of technological wonders: contact me!!!!! I have and answering machine, as well as 10 office hours per week, so you can reach me if you need to. If you need to schedule a makeup exam, or have a question about class, or want to let me know why you have missed two days then contact me!!!!! Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. 11

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