IDS 1106 - Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities

Communications Department

Credit(s): 6
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Spring 2023 (615)

Requisites

(Prerequisite Dev Level 2 Writing Met and
Pre- or Co-requisite Dev Level 2 Reading met) or
Prerequisite Appropriate score on the college placement test

Course Description

This survey course emphasizes connections related to disciplines of history, philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts. This course will include the development and analysis of abstract questions related to these disciplines through critical thinking and collaborative learning opportunities. (Note: Students who complete Interdisciplinary Studies I will receive credit toward the completion of the general education program for the following courses: ENC 1101 and HUM 1020. This course has a significant reading and writing requirement. Each student will be required to write a minimum of 8,000 words. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. This course satisfies SPC Humanities General Education Core and Enhanced World View requirements.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate a mastery of skills necessary for an interdisciplinary approach by:
    1. examining how economic and political changes shape philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts
    2. explaining how transformations in values are reflected in philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts
    3. assessing the relationships between philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts and the civic, religious, and social aspects of the human experience
    4. developing consciousness in looking at, thinking about, and writing about the arts
    5. locating connections between/among developments in philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts
    6. mastering new vocabulary as it is presented in class and in assigned readings
    7. developing an appreciation of the intersections between cultures
  2. The student will examine the cultural contributions of history, philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts by:
    1. outlining key historical events related to philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts
    2. analyzing and appraising recurring themes and their impact
    3. exploring selected works of history, philosophy, rhetoric, literature, and the arts
  3. The student will develop the prewriting techniques, organizational strategies, and rhetorical/composition skills appropriate for expository writing by:
    1. outlining multi-paragraph writings that: 1) begin with a limited topic 2) contain a restricted thesis 3) express clearly the writer's purpose 4) control the size and scope of content development of the respective paragraphs 5) demonstrate logical development
    2. writing multi-paragraph essays that: 1) apply appropriate organizational techniques—analysis and classification, coordination and subordination, informal plans and formal outlines 2) use appropriate patterns of organization—spatial, chronological, and logical (deductive and inductive) 3) organize ideas and details relevant to the thesis for an expository paper into a clear plan which facilitates explanation of the ideas to an audience of peers
    3. acquiring composition skills that: 1) include an introduction, body and conclusion 2) exhibit unity and coherence 3) contain specific, precise details which sufficiently support the topic sentence 4) use Standard American English 5) employ sentence variety and appropriate diction 6) convey interdisciplinary connections 7) demonstrate critical evaluation of relevant sources 8) focus on argument rather than description or process
  4. The student will evaluate both primary and secondary sources for credibility and reliability by:
    1. summarizing main ideas extracted from the information
    2. applying main ideas to construct new concepts
    3. determining whether new knowledge has an impact on the individual’s value system and taking steps to reconcile differences
    4. validating understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners
    5. assessing assumptions or hidden political or cultural bias held by secondary sources

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate mastery of 70% of the above stated objectives. The writing will meet the criteria of at least Level 4 of the SPC Analytical Rubric for Writing.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 11/21/2014, BOT Approval: 02/17/2015, Effective Term: Fall 2015 (505).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2023 (615)