Art 2100 Online Fall 2015 Syllabus

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Lydia J. Dorsey Clemson University
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Department Department of Art
College: College of Art, Architecture and Humanities
Semester: Fall 2015
Class Location: Online Only
Course start date: August 19, 2015
Course end date: December 11, 2015
Instructor: Lydia J. Dorsey, M.A., Lecturer
University Email: ldorsey@clemson.edu
Office Hours/Virtual Office Hours: By appointment: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Course Description
ART 2100: Art Appreciation is a Distance Learning survey of Western art history. We will study selected works of art from
the beginnings of human civilization to the present day, with special emphases on such periods as the ancient Near East
and Egypt, classical antiquity, the Italian Renaissance, the Baroque, the advent of modernism during the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries, “classical” modernism, post-modernism, and the contemporary situation of art. We will be tracing
the development of modern society through art, which is essentially a visual documentation of major cultural
developments throughout history.
The nature of art history is interdisciplinary; therefore, this course is taught with special respect to the humanities.
Because of this, we will be moving beyond the general scope of simple art appreciation. Both the aesthetic (visual) and
contextual elements of masterworks will be emphasized. We will be looking at painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture,
photography, the decorative arts, and performance and conceptual art, among many other artistic media.
Required Materials
Textbook: Stokstad, Marilyn. Art History, Vol. 1 and 2, 5th
ed. (New Jersey: Pearson), 2013.
ISBN: 9780205873487 & 9780205877577
** PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH VOLUMES ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE**
Please purchase or rent (recommended) your textbooks at the Clemson University Bookstore. They should have both new
and used copies. In order to cut down on costs, students are highly encouraged to purchase or rent used copies of this
book through websites such as Amazon® and Chegg®. Students should also make sure they are purchasing the 5th edition,
which is also the newest edition of this book, so as to keep up with correct page numbers, etc. This course covers a great
deal of material, from prehistory to our own contemporary time. Therefore, students are encouraged to keep up with the
material on a frequent and daily basis. Keeping up with the reading is essential to success in ART 2100. Students should
also note that supplementary but required viewing/reading material will also be provided via Canvas throughout the
course.

COURSE ART 2100: Art Appreciation | 2015-2016
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, ART 2100 is not for everyone. Due to its online, distance-learning
format, this course requires students to demonstrate a proficient degree of technological literacy with respect to
completing assignments and testing through computer technology. There are strengths and weaknesses to distance
education, and often times, these depend on each individual’s personality traits. Distance learning offers a great deal of
flexibility, so if you have a full-time job or an otherwise demanding schedule, this type of education model may be ideal
for you, because you can complete the course material on your own time, relatively at your own pace, and at your own
convenience.
Students who are engaging in distance learning must also be motivated individuals. In an ideal world, the instructor or
lecturer would be present with the student, and able to help them stay on track. The reality of the situation, however, is
that instructors teaching in an online format have very little ability or resources to help the student stay ahead of the
material. In other words, if you tend to procrastinate, this course may not be for you. On the other hand, if you are self-
disciplined and motivated, taking this course would be a great opportunity to pursue knowledge about a subject area in
which you previously knew very little. Students who enjoy this course are highly encouraged to take more courses in
this field.
Course Requirements
The following materials are required for successful participation in the course:
 Both volumes of the textbook (see above)
 Clemson Canvas Account
 Respondus Lockdown Browser (for taking exams)
 Adobe Reader
 Computer speakers or headphones. (This course includes audio components.)
 Cloud-based storage, such as Google Drive or Dropbox.com. (Remember to save backup copies of coursework!)
 Ancillary information (texts, videos, audio, slides) is provided in the online course site and through Internet links.
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to…
 Develop an appreciation for the broad range of human creativity over time and an understanding of the visual
arts as a mode of visual communication in a global context
 Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the major art historical periods – styles, iconography,
terminology, essential questions, issues, and context – across history and across cultures
 Develop visual literacy, critical thinking and writing skills by analyzing and comparing works of art across time
and cultures using visual and iconographic art historical analyses
 Interpret and contextualize artists, artworks, and movements within the framework of historic, social, religious,
and political paradigms that influenced art and architecture over time.
General Education and Cross-Cultural Awareness
ART is designed to fulfill Art & Humanities (Non-Literature) general education and Cross-Cultural Awareness requirements
set forth by Clemson University.
 This course falls into the category of Arts and Humanities because we will be cultivating an understanding of the
history of Western art, and examining how art and architecture serve as documents and expressions of history,
world cultures, and the human experience.
 This course demonstrates cross-cultural awareness because students will analyze and critically compare the art
and architectural developments in world cultures with respect to one another as well as historical and
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Course Overview
The grade breakdown for this course is as follows:
o Threaded Discussions (Total of 10 @ 25 pts each) 25%
o Midterm 20%
o Critical Compare/Contrast Essay 15%
o Cultural Development Essay 20%
o Final Exam 20%
All grades in ART 2100 follow a 1,000 point scale:
A= 1000-900 points (100-90%)
B= 899-800 (89-80%)
C= 799-700 (79-70%)
D= 699-600 (69-60%)
F= 599-0 (59-0%)
You are treated as a professional in the course. Accordingly, the grading is strict, but fair. Reading the directions and
grading criteria provided for each assignment is the key to understanding how you will be graded. Following those
directions is the key to doing well.
NO ROUNDING AND NO BONUS POINTS!
Course Content
This course contains 16 modules, which are made available on Canvas every week, each consisting of some or all of the
following components:
 Textbook Readings: In each module, you will read one or more chapters from the textbook and/or other course
materials made available to you in the online course site. I will also post reading questions/topics and a key
terms list to help guide your notes. It is strongly encouraged that you complete the weekly readings while also
creating study materials such as outlines or notecards.
 Essential Works and Review PowerPoints: For each module, I will post PowerPoints of the “Essential Works” of
art that you will be required to know for your exams, usually totally about 20-30 works for each week. I will also
post a general review PowerPoint, outlining the major themes, topics, and works of art for that module that will
help you identify and review the major developments and points of each module.
 Additional Required Readings and Videos: You may also have additional online readings and/or videos to
accompany each module’s topics. You are expected to read and watch this content in addition to the assigned
textbook readings for each week’s module
 Threaded Discussions: See Threaded Discussions section below
 Writing Assignments: See Critical Compare/Contrast Essay and Cultural Development Essay sections below
 Midterm and Final: See Midterm and Final Exams section below
Threaded Discussions
Students are also expected to make meaningful contributions to weekly threaded discussion topics on the required
reading material assigned by the instructor. There will be a total of TEN Threaded Discussions due throughout the
semester. Topics may also be based on video material or applicable, credible Internet blogs and articles.
 Students will be active participants in threaded discussions by analyzing, creating, and evaluating information
presented within external readings. Contributions and responses to these discussions should address all
questions posed and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topics presented in the content for that
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 Students should be able to discuss the context of the readings with respect to major stylistic periods and their
respective masterworks covered in your textbook. Students must also demonstrate critical thinking through
creative application of information presented in the module to the respective threaded discussion
 Students should also incorporate critical art historical analysis (formal/iconographic/contextual analysis skills
covered in Module 1) and appropriate art historical terminology (outlined in the key terms list for each module)
when discussing works of art
 Students should also be able to discuss how the material of the reading relates to events or trends in art and
society of our own contemporary time. The idea here is to bridge the “distance” between students and distance
learning.
As previously mentioned, online courses can often seem like a one-way transmission of information. In this course, we
will strive to attain a better understanding of the material by exploring the opinions and viewpoints of others in the class.
A meaningful contribution to a threaded discussion topic should:
 Respond 350-700 words (more is permissible and preferred) well-organized, grammatically correct sentences
divided into logical paragraphs responding to the questions posed. Some topics will require a longer response
than others.
 Cite and analyze at least TWO specific examples of art and architecture unless otherwise specified to support and
connect to your arguments, using proper art historical terminology and critical analysis. Refer to works in your
book by their proper caption, noting the title, location, culture/artist, and approximate date
 Answer all questions posed by the instructor and may include both the author’s opinions and factual references
to the text in order to support theses/arguments. Your responses must demonstrate a thorough understanding
of the readings and topic, and may include specific quotes and/or outside research
 Thoughtfully respond to AT LEAST 2 of their classmates’ answers, sparking a provocative yet respectful
conversation between intellectuals. You should not just simply agree with their post, but provide new information,
a new perspective or ask a question. “I think your post was really well-written, and I agree with your opinion that
X is related to Y” is NOT an appropriate response. You should also respond to the instructor’s comments about
their work.
Midterm and Final Exams
Students will take a midterm exam and a final in this class, both of which will be posted to Canvas and will require students
to use Respondus Lockdown Browser. There is no cumulative “final exam” at the end of this course. The two online exams
will consist of a combination of multiple choice, image identifications and essay questions that will assess the following
learning outcomes:
 Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the major topics, movements, and terms/vocabulary presented in
each module by answering multiple choice and essay-based questions
 Students will demonstrate their skills of critical thinking and critical art historical analysis in connecting broad
historical/conceptual themes of the class to specific artists and works of art in well-organized responses to essay
questions
 Students will identify works of art by title, artist/creator, style, and time period, and use them as examples to
support your arguments in response to essay-based questions.
Additional Exam Information
 In order to access the exam, you will need to download Respondus Lockdown Browser. I will provide additional
information regarding how to download and access the exam two weeks before the examination period.
 The required readings from the textbook and the works of art and architecture found in the “Essential Works
PowerPoints” from each Chapter will be the primary source of exam question. However, supplementary content
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 Please note that STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TAKE EXAMS LATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Once
an exam expires, there is nothing the instructor can do to cater to a “late” individual’s needs. Resetting one exam
will reset the entire exam for the entire class.
 Internet connection issues will not be an acceptable excuse for an incomplete exam. If you receive an error
message at any point during the exam, or if your answers will not “save,” you must contact me immediately after
to avoid receiving a zero on your exam
Critical Comparison Essay: Due Sunday, September 27th
@ 11:55 pm
In this paper, you will conduct a traditional art historical analysis. This assignment is designed to satisfy your Cross-Cultural
Awareness competency, which requires that you “demonstrate the ability to critically compare two or more world
cultures.” Therefore, you will choose two works of art or architecture (at least one that we have covered in the course)
from two different cultures or periods to compare and contrast in three areas:
 Students will conduct a formal analysis using the formal elements and appropriate art historical vocabulary/terms
 Students will also conduct iconographic analysis discussing the visual content or symbolism (art) or architectural
structure and details (architecture)
 Students will research and discuss historical/cultural context, function, and significance and connect/relate this
information to the visual and iconographic analyses
Menkaure and Queen (Egyptian) vs. Anavysos Kouros (Greek)
The essay should:
 Include information about the artist/architect/creator if applicable (biography, cultural background, etc.)
 Discuss materials used, title, date, dimension –what kind of information about the artworks can we extrapolate
from this information?
 Engage visual information provided by the works of art or architecture in the formal analysis using art historical
terms and vocabulary and relate them to the artist or movement’s style
 Identify the iconography/visual symbolism in each work
 Discuss the function of each work and its historical context—use the broader art historical themes and their
underlying concepts introduced in class
 Be written in clear and grammatically correct English.
Length and Formatting Requirements:
 1000-1500 words (about five paragraphs)
 single-spaced
 12 pt font
 one-inch margins all around
 Attach your image on a separate page with labels (artist, title, date, medium)
 You are further required to retain a digital copy of this assignment and to upload a copy of it to a digital portfolio
prior to the end of the semester for the purposes of your Gen Ed assessment.

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Cultural Development Essay: Due Sunday, November 22nd
@ 11:55 pm
Students are to choose a stylistic movement, period, artist, or a major work of art/architecture and relate it to a major
cultural, historical, technological event or development (i.e. religion, politics, science, mathematics, engineering,
technology, literature, music, drama, or dance, etc). This paper WILL require outside research!
In this essay, the students will argue for a connection between art and a major societal/cultural/historical development
or event, providing detailed analyses, examples, and outside research. The idea here is to relate significant artistic
movements to major developments that changed the world and use the critical art historical skills of analysis you have
developed throughout the semester to present your argument. This assignment will satisfy the Arts and Humanities
requirement in which you will “demonstrate an understanding of the arts and humanities in historical and cultural
contexts." You will also demonstrate your ability to apply all three of the main course learning outcomes outlined in the
syllabus.
Ex: Hausmannization and Impressionism
A map of the Haussmannization of Paris Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877
The purpose of the paper is for you to:
1. Identify and form an argument for the connection between a significant cultural development (historical, political,
scientific, technological, etc.) and its influence on a specific art movement, style, artist or work of art (This will be
your thesis statement)
2. Use your research findings and art historical analysis of specific examples of art or architecture to support your
argument (convince your audience of this strong connection)
You basically need to investigate both the "ART" and the "HISTORY" of a selected time period to prove that this significant
development or series of developments influenced both the arts and society of that time. You will use your research and
powers of art historical analysis to support this argument by identifying and analyzing specific works of art as well as
relevant historical information from your sources.
Use of at least two academic/scholarly sources is required for this paper, so you may need to pay a visit to the library or
use the research databases to find sources.
Paper requirements:
This assignment should be completed in the following essay format:
 single-spaced
 1500-2500 words
 12 pt. Times New Roman or Cambria font
 one-inch margins all around
 Choose a unique/engaging title for your paper
 in-text citations (parenthetical or footnotes)
 bibliography/works cited page in MLA or Chicago format
 Figures page with images of all art works cited with full captions
 Well-developed introduction, thesis statement making your argument with compelling, supportive evidence from
your research, and conclusion summarizing and connecting all of your main points
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 Use of proper art historical terminology throughout the paper
 Use of relevant examples of art/architecture to support argument as well as thorough art historical analysis of 2-
5 works of art or architecture to support your argument--discuss visual, iconographic/architectural,
and historical/contextual aspects of the work. How does the art show the influence of the event, or vice versa?
Be specific
 Upload in a Word/PDF file saved with your first and last name to the assignment link above! If anyone is unable
to do this, or if you are having trouble, don't hesitate to contact me!
Communicating with Your Instructor
Response Time: Instructor response time is 24 hours for questions posted in the Ask the Instructor Forum under
Threaded Discussions and sent via email. This response times excludes weekends, official University closures, and other
times as noted by the instructor. Should you need live assistance, email me to arrange an online or phone consultation.
You have numerous ways of communicating with your instructor: phone, email, the Ask the Instructor forum, and live
consultations by appointment.
● If you have a question about an assignment or class procedure, consider posting it in the Ask the Instructor
forum so that other members of the class can benefit from it, too. A lot of learning can happen in this forum if
you use it, so please do!
● If you have a personal concern (such as a question about a grade), send a message to your instructor through
the online course site or through your Clemson email account.
● I am here to help you, so please ask questions and seek clarification as early and as often as needed. Delay will
only hinder your learning.
Receiving Grades & Instructor Feedback
I am committed to giving my students meaningful and regular feedback on assignments, papers, and exams. I believe
that analyzing instructor feedback is one of the most important parts of the learning process. Often times, the lack of
face-to-face contact poses a need for me to give you in-depth personalized feedback, so that you can take the most
away from your online experience.
I promise to answer any inquiry posted either in the Ask the Instructor Discussion Forum or sent through email within 24
hours, excluding weekends and university holidays. I am online regularly, and will often be able to answer your
questions within minutes or hours. With this being said, PLEASE check your syllabus and Canvas for answers to questions
about due dates and assignments before you consult me!
I am also committed to grading weekly assignments with feedback attached within one week of submission, and exams
and papers within ten days of submission. Please demonstrate patience in understanding that properly and fairly
assessing students' work takes time and effort on my part. I want to make sure I cover all of the bases so that you are
set up for success and able to achieve the best grade possible in the class!
Directions for completing course assignments are provided in the Modules area of the online course site.
Accepting Late Work
Late work will be accepted up to one week from the original deadline, but will be subject to a grade penalty of ten points
per day late after the due date. Late work submitted more than one week from the original deadline may receive a
failing grade. All work must be submitted by the last day of the course; no extensions or late work will be accepted
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Student Expectations
 Keep up with assigned course material--do not fall behind! I will outline tasks for you to complete in each
week’s module, so you should budget enough time in your week to complete these. Be aware of the deadlines
listed in the course schedule. This course moves along quickly and covers a great deal of material, so time
management is imperative to success in this course
 Students must have a working computer with Internet access in order to take this course. Lack of internet
access will not be accepted as a valid excuse for failing to complete an exam or assignment!! Ideally, students
should complete all work for this class on the same computer. This computer should not be a public computer
in a library, computer lab, or Internet café to which others have access. Rather, students should be using a
private computer, one over which they have full control. During exams, computers should be connected to the
Internet with an Ethernet cord. It is not sufficient to exclusively use Wi-Fi for testing. Computers should also be
plugged into a stable power source while students are taking exams.
 Check canvas and your email regularly. I will be sending out numerous updates about the course and directions
for assignments through email. It is your responsibility to check this regularly. Failure to check email will not
constitute a valid excuse for missing or incorrectly completing an assignment.
 Do not submit late assignments. Please submit assignments in a timely manner, as late assignments will be
penalized. Failure to plan ahead on your part does not constitute panic on my part, so please plan accordingly in
order to finish your assignments and exams before the due date. For every late assignment, 10 points will be
deducted from your grade for that assignment for every day that it is late past the due date. Please keep in
mind that 15/25 has a much more negative impact than 190/200.
 No academic misconduct will be tolerated. Cheating, plagiarism, or the violation of federal copyright laws of
any kind are prohibited and will be punished to their fullest extent. All student submissions will be submitted to
TurnItIn.com before grading to verify that no portions were plagiarized. Please refer to the Student Conduct
Process or the Student Handbook for more information. If you have any further questions about this, please
contact the instructor.
Course Calendar
Use the “tasks to complete” under each week’s module to see a breakdown of specific readings, content, and
assignments that are to be completed for that week’s topics.*
Week 1 Module 1: August 19- 23
 Introduction: What is Art? What is Art History?
 Starter Kit: Formal Elements of Art
 Chapter 1: Paleolithic and Neolithic Art
 Icebreaker Forum due Sunday, 8/23 @ 11:55 pm
Week 2 Module 2: August 24-30
 Last day to add/register class-- Tuesday, 8/25
 Chapter 2: Art of the Ancient Near East
 Chapter 3: Ancient Egyptian Art
 Threaded Discussion due Sunday, 8/30 @ 11:55 pm
Week 3 Module 3: August 31- September 6
 Last day to drop class without “W”-- Tuesday, 9/1
 Chapter 4: Ancient Aegean Art
 Chapter 5: Art of Ancient Greece

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Week 4 Module 4: September 7-13
 Chapter 6: Etruscan and Roman Art
 Chapter 8: Byzantine Art
 Chapter 15: Early Medieval Art in Europe
 Chapter 16: Romanesque Art
 Chapter 17: Gothic Art of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries
 Critical Compare/Contrast Essay Due Sunday, 9/27 @ 11:55 pm
Week 7 Module 7: September 28- October 3
 Chapter 18: Fourteenth-Century Art in Europe
 Catch-up/study week
Week 8: October 6-11
 Midterm Exam Window: Sunday, 10/4-Tuesday, 10/6
 Fall Break, Monday, 10/12-Tuesday, 10/13
 Chapter 19: Fifteenth-Century Art in Northern Europe
 Chapter 20: Renaissance Art in Fifteenth-Century Italy
 Chapter 21: Sixteenth-Century Art in Italy
 Chapter 22: Sixteenth-Century Art in Northern Europe
Week 11: October 26-November 1
 Tues, 10/27: Last day to drop/withdrawal from class
 Chapter 23: Seventeenth-Century Art in Europe
 Chapter 30: Eighteenth- and Early Nineteenth-Century Art in Europe and North America
Week 12: November 2-8
 Chapter 31: Mid- to Late-Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and North America
 Chapter 32: Modern Art in Europe and the Americas--Part 1

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 Chapter 32: Modern Art in Europe and the Americas—Part II
 Cultural Development Essay due Sunday, 11/22 @ 11:55 pm
 Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, 11/25-Friday, 11/27
Week 16: November 30- December 6
 Chapter 33: The International Scene since 1950
Week 17: December 8-13
 Final Exam Window: Sunday, 12/6-Wednesday, 12/9
*NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change this schedule at any time
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Secrets to Success in ART 2100
 Take personal responsibility for completing all readings and assignments on time and to the best of your
ability. Take pride in your work and your writing! Use the feedback I give you to improve your grades.
 Create a weekly calendar or to-do list to keep up with course material—use your smartphone or computer to
set up reminders to complete and submit discussion posts and assignments.
 Take notes on all readings and videos and use the guiding questions/topics to prioritize the important
information.
 Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the writing assignments early, and pick topics/artworks that
interest you. Contact me for ideas or guidance.
 Create notecards or outlines of the “Essential Works” and review the content on a weekly basis. My exams
cover a large amount of material, so having regular, weekly review sessions will keep this material fresh. You can
even create your own digital notecards!
o www.quizlet.com
o www.studyblue.com
 Utilize your resources! Your textbook has a vast array of supplementary resources both in the text and online.
Preview and make use of these tools, though registration for MyArtsLab is NOT required for this course. There is
a PDF posted in “ Syllabus and Resources” tab with directions on how to register with your access code.
 Communicate with me BEFORE a larger problem arises. If you are feeling confused or apprehensive about an
assignment or course requirement, make contact with me ASAP. I take special care to help those who have
foresight to ask for help before “crunch time.”
Submitting Work
Make sure you submit coursework according to the directions provided in the course. Here are general guidelines for
assignment submission:
● Post discussions threads and replies to the appropriate forum in the Discussions area.
● Submit written assignments and other project deliverables in their respective Module pages, using file
formats readable using Microsoft Office 2010 (.pdf, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, etc.).
● Complete the midterm exam
● Complete the final exam
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Attending Class
Taking an online course is a different style of learning for many people. You may think you will be learning on your own,
but you will soon discover many opportunities to work as a team with other students and to communicate with the
instructor of your online course. You will find the support you need and have a great learning experience.
Because you do not come on campus and sit in a classroom, attendance is determined by your active participation and
communication in the course. You will spend at least 9 hours each week completing course activities, participating in
online discussions, and otherwise interacting with your instructor, classmates, and course content. Log into the online
course site and check your Clemson email at least three times weekly. Successful online students keep a schedule just as
if they were attending class on campus, and they communicate with one another and their instructor frequently.
Attendance is vital to your success.
Meeting Deadlines
Assignments are due by 11:55 pm, Eastern Time on the day specified unless otherwise stated. Plan ahead for the
unexpected! You are accountable for staying on schedule should technological or other problems arise. You should
immediately contact the instructor if an emergency may affect your ability to meet course deadlines.
An online course gives you the flexibility to do your coursework when it best fits your schedule, as long as you meet
deadlines set by your instructor. Do not let this flexibility be your downfall. Set aside time in your schedule to participate
online and to complete your assignments. You will have frequent deadlines to keep you on track. Do not fall behind.
Playing catch-up causes stress, and stress reduces learning.
Many students juggle school, work, family, and other life responsibilities all at the same time. If a serious life issue
prevents you from staying current in your coursework, contact your instructor as soon as possible to explain your
circumstances. Do not let school or life responsibilities overwhelm you. The faculty and staff at Clemson are aware that
students face challenges, and we are committed to your success. Often, we may be able to help you see a way to deal
with your circumstances and still complete your courses. We have a lot of experience. Give us the chance to help you.
Learning
What matters most in any course is what you actually learn. Online learning allows you many different ways to learn,
such as reading your textbook, following the hands-on practice in your assignments, communicating with your
classmates and your instructor, and discovering other resources across the Internet. If you actively participate in your
course, you will get constructive feedback to help you with your learning. Stay active in your course and focused on your
learning to get the most out of it.
Changes
Occasionally, circumstances require the instructor to change the syllabus. Should the instructor find a change necessary,
you will be notified as soon as possible. You might print this syllabus for ready referral.
Agreement
If you disagree with any of the policies or procedures spelled out above or cannot accept the demands of the course
(i.e., the amount of time and work required), you need to drop the course as soon as possible. By staying in the course,
you agree to comply with all the policies and procedures described in this syllabus.
Reminder

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Your instructor should be your first point of contact and support for any questions or concerns you have about this
online course. If you cannot resolve your questions or concerns through your instructor, contact the Clemson Online,
206 Sikes Hall, at ClemsonOnline’s email: (online@clemson.edu) or 864-656-3978.
Academic Grievances
Academic grievances are handled by Dr. Jeffrey Appling in Undergraduate Studies or Dr. Frankie Felder for Graduate
Studies. Students are advised to visit the Ombuds Office prior to filing a grievance.
Minimum Technical Skill Requirements
Students are expected to have a minimum working knowledge of computers and a word processing program to be
successful in an online class. You must be comfortable with your computer system and willing to deal with any problems
that may arise. Lack of technical knowledge can greatly interfere with your learning a new subject. If you do not have
these skills, consider taking a short computer course prior to enrolling in an online course.
 Get your password and login to your class before the semester begins (if available)
 Attach files to email messages
 Compose written documents in a Word processor such as Microsoft Word
 Word processing tasks (type, cut, paste, copy, name, save, rename, etc.)
 Download information from the Internet
 Use of a Web browser
 Completing online forms
 Backup your files
 Install and maintain anti-virus and other software
Students are expected to be comfortable accessing the online course site and downloading files such as Microsoft Office
documents, YouTube videos, and PDFs. In addition, students should be able to use Microsoft Office to compose written
documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
For technical assistance with the online course site, students should contact ithelp@clemson.edu or visit CCIT's website:
(http://www.clemson.edu/ccit/help_support/).
General Policies & Procedures
Students are expected to adhere to all policies and procedure outlined by Clemson University at: University Policies:
(http://www.clemson.edu/administration/student-affairs/student-handbook/universitypolicies/index.html)
Academic Integrity
Coursework must be documented appropriately in Chicago format, based on your major. Content from previous classes
may not be submitted.
The Clemson University Academic Integrity Statement
As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson’s vision of this institution
as a “high seminary of learning.” Fundamental to this vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and
responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic
dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in
any form.
A simple definition of plagiarism is when someone presents another person’s words, visuals, or ideas as his or her own.
The instructor will deal with plagiarism on a case-by-case basis. The most serious offense within this category occurs
when a student copies text from the Internet or from a collective file. This type of academic dishonesty is a serious
offense that will result in a failing grade for the course as well as the filing of a formal report to the University.
See the Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy website for additional information about academic integrity and
Clemson procedures and policies regarding scholastic dishonesty.

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Email Communication
Because of privacy regulations, University faculty and staff may email students only through Clemson email. Therefore,
you must use your Clemson email account in this course for all email communications. Check your Clemson account at
least three times per week for important messages.
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services coordinates the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities in compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Reasonable and specific accommodations are developed with each student based on current documentation from an
appropriate licensed professional. All accommodations are individualized, flexible, and confidential based on the nature
of the disability and the academic environment. Housing accommodations for a disability or medical condition are also
coordinated through this office.
Visit the Student Disability Services website for location, contact information, as well as official policies and procedures.
To learn more information or request accommodations contact Student Disability Services (SDS) at sds-l@clemson.edu
or 864.656.6848 or visit SDS’s website: (http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-services/sds/about.html).
Academic Support Services
Students may access a variety of academic support services to support your learning in the online classroom. Here are
links to services available:
 Academic Success Center
 The Writing Center
 Clemson Online Library Guides
 Online Library Resources
 CCIT (Tech Support) website or CCIT (Tech Support) email (ithelp@clemson.edu)
 Academic Advising
 Registrar
Copyright Notice
The materials found in this online course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for purposes
associated with this course; they may not be retained or further disseminated. Clemson students, faculty, and staff are
expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all other copyright laws.
Privacy Policy
This course requires you to create a Tumblr or Pinterest account and share your blogs/boards with your classmates and
your instructor. Both Tumblr and Pinterest allow you to create and post content without publicly sharing your private
information (name, email address, etc.). Before you decide which platform works best for you, I would suggest reviewing
each company's privacy policy. (Tumblr's is available here; Pinterest's is available here.) Regardless of which platform
you choose, you should take care to acknowledge where your sources come from per the course's Academic Integrity
policy.
Adhering to Online Conduct
Appropriate academic conduct includes doing assigned work, meeting deadlines, participating in online discussions, and
completing all the required elements of the course. It also means following basic rules of netiquette.
Netiquette or Network Etiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. When you enter any new culture you're
liable to commit a few social blunders. You might offend people without meaning to. Or you might misunderstand what
others say and take offense when it's not intended.

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In general, there are two basic guidelines:
1. Don't waste people's time.
2. Don't say anything to a person online that you wouldn't say to face-to-face.
More specific guidelines for proper behavior in an online learning course are listed below.
● Avoid Flaming - using derogatory, obscene, or inappropriate language. This can either be on a discussion board
or in e-mail.
● Use emoticons to smooth online communication. Emoticons are keyboard produced pictorial representations of
facial expressions used in e-mail or discussion boards to indicate an emotion or attitude, as to indicate intended
humor [ :-) ].
● Don't SHOUT. Use of all capital letters and exclamation marks indicates SHOUTING.
● Avoid grammatical and spelling errors by using Spelling and Grammar checker tools when they are available.
● Do a quick check of the discussion board or course site before posting or e-mailing questions to see if the
question you are about to ask or the article you just read and were about to post has already been posted.
● Keep your posts on-topic and on the proper board. Keeping messages on topic will help with the organization
and readability.
● Share expert knowledge. Post resources on how you found information.
● Avoid sending large attachments through e-mail unless someone has specifically asked for it.
● When replying to an e-mail message, don't “Reply to All” unless it’s necessary. Also, only attach the portion of
the original e-mail that you are responding to. Do not attach the entire message when it’s not necessary.
Furthermore, appropriate academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect
and civility. All participants in Clemson online courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to these
standards of conduct:
● Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal.
● Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.
● Forgive other people's mistakes.
● Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or abusive language or actions.
Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct will be removed from the course. Repeated
misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the
course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to officials for appropriate action in
accordance with University policy. If you ever feel as though our online classroom is inappropriate or uncomfortable,
please first contact your instructor with your concerns.
The Clemson University Title IX (Sexual Harassment) Statement:
Clemson University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status,
genetic information or protected activity (e.g., opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in any complaint
process, etc.) in employment, educational programs and activities, admissions and financial aid. This includes a
prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972. More on Title IX policy (http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-services/access/title-ix/).
Mr. Jerry Knighton is the Clemson University Title IX Coordinator, and is also the Director of Access and Equity. His office
is located at 111 Holtzendorrf Hall, 864.656.3181 (voice) or 864.565.0899 (TDD).

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