Arts and Humanities

Academic Program: BS Hons
Course Title: Arts and Humanities

Course Code: GE AH-1101
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: I
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the key themes in arts and humanities, including
philosophy, history, and creative arts. It explores how we understand human experience,
cultivate an appreciation of the past, enrich our capacity to participate in the life of our times,
and enable engagement with other cultures and civilizations, both ancient and modern.
Students will learn about the intellectual history of various disciplines and methods in
humanities, not limited to Western thought.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Introduce students to the key themes in arts and humanities

2. Develop an understanding of the intellectual history of various disciplines and
methods in humanities
3. Cultivate an appreciation of the past and enable engagement with other cultures and
civilizations, both ancient and modern
4. Promote mutual respect and tolerance, instill cultural pride and self-confidence, and
support the development of creative expression
Course Outline
Week Content/Activities
Essential readings
Week 1 Overview of the "What are the Arts and

course and key Humanities?" by British
themes Council
Week 2 Screening "What are the Arts and
Documentary & Humanities?" by British
Mind Mapping Art Forms and Council
Disciplines - A
group activity
where students will create a
mindmap of different art
formsand
disciplines,
including examples and
connections
between them
Week 3 Ethics And Its "IntroductiontoPhilosophy"

relevance to human experience byOxfordUniversityPress
(Chapter1)
Week 4 Discussion-Group discussion na "IntroductiontoPhilosophy"

hypothetical ethical dilemma to byOxfordUniversityPress
explore different (Chapter1)
philosophical
perspectives. Anda group project
where students
create creative
representation of philosophical
theory or concept. Introduction
To
historical
perspectives and cultural
Week 5 studies
"CultureandCivilization"
byKennethKenisto
Week 6 Exploringthe "CultureandCivilization"

impact of culture on society byKennethKenisto
VisittoFakeer
KhanaMuseum/
ArtGallery,Visitto
Dehligate(Shahi Hammam+Wazir
KhanMosque)
Week 7 Introduction To "TheImportanceof

literary theory and criticism Literature"byJohn
Sutherland
Week 8 The role of "The Importance of
language in shaping human experience Literature" by John
Ajoka Theater, Sutherland
Interviews with
storytellers
Week 9 MIDTERM
Week 10 Introduction to art history and "Introduction to Art

aesthetic History" by Khan
Academy
Exploring the
impact of art on
human experience
Interviews with
artists and artisans
Week Introduction to "Introduction to Music Appreciation"

music history and performance by OpenStax
studies
The role of music and performance in

11 shaping human "Musical Families in India" by
experience Bonnie C. Wade
(Chapter I & II)
A group project
where students
research and
Week present on a
selected musical
genre or artist.
12
Week 13 Introduction to "Religion and Culture" by Clifford

religious studies Geertz
and spirituality
"The Conference of the Birds" by
Exploring the Farid Ud-Din Attar, translated by
impact of religion on human Sholeh Wolpé. Chapter (I ‘The
experience Birds' Request for a King’, 8 ‘The
Valley of
Amazement’, and 13 ‘The
Visit of a Sufi Valley of Deprivation and Despair’)

Shrine and adjacent Bazaar
Week 14 Introduction to "Introduction to Global Studies" by
globalization and diversity studies UNC Chapel Hill (Chapter 1)
Exploring the
impact of
globalization on
human experience
Group Discussion and Case Studies to
explore the impact of art and
humanities on
Global issues, such as social justice,
cultural diversity, and environmental
sustainability
Introduction to
critical theory and analysis
"Introduction to Critical Theory" by

The role of critique in shaping human Eileen A. Joy
Week 15 experience
Week 16 Introduction to "The Power of Creativity" by Sir Ken
creative expression and its impact on Robinson
human experience
Reflecting on
personal
experiences and
creative expression
Creative
Expression - Group project where
students create a
creative
representation of a of power in any art
form.
Rationale
This course will provide students from across disciplines with the necessary skills to study
the humanities and the arts. The teaching of arts and humanities, of poetry and music, are
considered vital to the development of well-rounded personalities.
Course Material
Provided above
Teaching Methodology
Lectures, discussions, group activities, outdoor activities
Assessment
Mid = 25
Activities + Participation + Presentations = 25
Final Project = 50
Assessment Rubrics / Performance Descriptors
Rubric for Exam Questions
A = Answer demonstrates excellent composition skills, including a clear and thought-

provoking argument, appropriate and effective organization, lively and convincing supporting
materials, effective diction and sentence skills, and perfect or near-perfect mechanics,
including spelling and punctuation. The writing perfectly accomplishes the objectives of the
answer. The answer mentions evidence/primary sources necessary and critically engages the
most recent academic debates by references to recently published literature. Identifies
issues with the primary sources. The answer must locate its case study in the global
context, i.e., comparison with other regions.
B = Answer contains strong composition skills, including a clear and thought-provoking

argument, although development, diction, and sentence-style may suffer minor flaws. Shows
careful and acceptable use of mechanics. The writing effectively accomplishes the goals of the
answer. The answer critically engages most recent academic debates by giving references to
recently published literature. The answer must locate its case study in the global context, i.e.,
comparison with other regions.
C = Answer contains above-average composition skills, including a clear, insightful argument,

although development may be insufficient in one area, and diction and style may not be
consistently clear and effective. Shows competence in the use of mechanics. Accomplishes the
goals of the answer with an overall practical approach. The answer must locate its case study in
the global context, i.e., comparison with other regions.
D = Answer demonstrates competent composition skills, including adequate development and

organization. However, the development of ideas may be trite, assumptions may be
unsupported in more than one area, the argument may not be clearly stated, and the diction and
syntax may not be clear and convincing. Minimally accomplishes the goals of the answer.
E = Composition skills may be flawed in either the clarity of the argument, the development,
or organization. Diction, syntax, and mechanics may seriously affect clarity. Minimally
accomplishes the majority of the goals of the answer.
F = Composition skills may be flawed in two or more areas. Diction, syntax, and
mechanics are excessively flawed. Fails to accomplish the goals of the answer.
Note: Verbatim of readings produced by students in papers will be marked zero.

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Academic Program: BS Hons

Course Title: Arts and Humanities

1. Introduce students to the key themes in arts and humanities

Week 1 Overview of the "What are the Arts and

Week 3 Ethics And Its "IntroductiontoPhilosophy"

Week 4 Discussion-Group discussion na "IntroductiontoPhilosophy"

Week 6 Exploringthe "CultureandCivilization"

Week 7 Introduction To "TheImportanceof

Week 10 Introduction to art history and "Introduction to Art

Week Introduction to "Introduction to Music Appreciation"

The role of music and performance in

Week 13 Introduction to "Religion and Culture" by Clifford

Visit of a Sufi Valley of Deprivation and Despair’)

"Introduction to Critical Theory" by

Assessment Rubrics / Performance Descriptors

Rubric for Exam Questions

A = Answer demonstrates excellent composition skills, including a clear and thought-

B = Answer contains strong composition skills, including a clear and thought-provoking

C = Answer contains above-average composition skills, including a clear, insightful argument,

D = Answer demonstrates competent composition skills, including adequate development and

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