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Course Name

Aesthetic Expressions

Course Number

GEN 4127

Semester

2021.1

Credits

3

Class Contact Hours

45

Faculty

Mr. J. Meehan

Office Hours

Email: [email protected]

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.):