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asian artClick here for final
exam handout TEXT: John La Plante, Asian Art (third edition). It is strongly suggested that you have access to this text. Reading assignments will be given out of this book, and the material covered in those readings is "testable." This text also lists crucial terminology at the end of each chapter, which I believe you will find helpful. NOTE ON PURCHASING TEXTBOOK I understand that it has become fashionable to delay purchasing textbooks until the middle of the quarter or later, if possible. Please either buy the textbook before the first exam or make arrangements to "share" a book or photocopies with others in the class. The bookstore will return books that are not purchased after about a month. I will not be able to lend you a copy of the book or excuse poor test performances on the basis that you do not have the textbook. OBJECTIVES This course aims to introduce you the art and architecture of India, China and Japan. It is also designed to explore the relationship between art history and history, between art objects and key episodes in political, social, and intellectual history. Because of the special nature of Asian art, we will be particularly concerned with religions which developed in these countries including Buddhism, Hinduism and Zen Buddhism. The purpose, media, context and aesthetic nature of works will have equal focus in this course. NOTE ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT This course carries the Mankato State University cultural diversity designation for a "related course." This is an equal opportunity classroom in the presentation of ideas and issues raised by artists. It is important for you to understand that artists create works that become either personal or societal documents of a certain moment in their lives. Some of these issues may make you feel uncomfortable because of their unfamiliarity. Some works may make you challenge your belief systems. (This, by the way, is a characteristic that good art and a good college education have in common.) I recommend that you maintain an open mind and avoid rash judgements based on an artist's race, gender or sexual orientation. NOTES ON STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, WORK LOAD AND ACHIEVEMENT This is a three-credit course, which implies that you should be spending 9 hours per week outside of class time on reading assignments, completion of written papers and preparation for exams. It is my responsibility to ensure the "worth" of the credits you receive for this class by requiring outside work and study. Your success in this course will be directly proportional to your "ownership" of the material. I am here to guide you in your study of this material and in your development of abilities (like written and oral communication) that you will need in the "real world." I have provided a variety of readings and review materials that you may use to learn the material and to earn extra credit in some instances. Please take responsibility for your education, if for no other reason than the fact that you're paying for it. When you come to my office to discuss a grade on a test or assignment, bring the notes that you've been taking in class and on the reading assignments. This will help me diagnose potential problems more quickly and ultimately help me help you to achieve in this course. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
POINT SCALE CUTOFFS:
PASS/FAIL REGISTRATION If you are registered pass/fail, you must achieve a total of 251 points, overall, based on the formula above. I don't specifically require that you complete all of the tests/assignments if you're registered pass/fail, but I will calculate a zero for anything you decide to skip.... so skip only after you've done the math! TEST FORMAT Tests will be primarily essay, although I reserve the right to use some short answer and other types of questions at my discretion. Please purchase a blue book for each exam period. The final exam in this course will be cumulative. POP QUIZ INFORMATION Pop quizzes are a way to ensure that you are attending class, paying attention and taking careful notes. Pop quizzes will give you a good idea of what types of questions will appear on the midterm and final exams. MAKE-UP POLICY Because the tests involve the showing of slides, please understand that arranging make-up exams is very difficult. Make-up examinations will be given only with excused absences (as per MSU policy). Acceptable documentation must be written (doctor's note, obituary). If you must miss an exam due to your illness or the death of a relative, leave a message for me by telephoning the Art Department office (389-6412) before the exam (or immediately after the exam in emergencies, no later than 24 hours after the exam period). Otherwise you will receive a grade of 0 (zero) for an examination without an excused absence. Make-up examinations (or early-examinations) consist of essays only. Keep this in mind when you decide whether or not to pursue a change in the examination schedule. "Pop" quizzes, because of their random nature, can also not be made up. If you have a written excuse of the nature indicated above, I will provide you with an alternative to the "pop" quiz to allow you to recover points missed. LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY Papers and projects are due at the beginning of class on the dates noted on the course schedule. Late assignments will be marked down one full letter grade for each business day the paper is late. Papers turned in on the due date but after the beginning of class (which means you must be on time!) will be marked down one half of letter grade. This policy applies to all written work, whether required or optional. Note that if any paper is more than three days late it will be practically impossible to achieve a passing score on that assignment. COURSE SCHEDULE This schedule will be followed as closely as possible, but be aware that changes could be announced in class. You are responsible for being in class to hear those announcements, or finding out information in the case you are absent. This schedule in no way implies a contract for this course.
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