NA129-Syllabus

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brimley, MI 49715

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:

NA129 - Native American Art and Artifacts: Cultural Interpretations

DEPARTMENT:

Native American Studies

INSTRUCTOR:

Darlene Clem

ON-LINE OFFICE HOURS:

Via email or telephone at any time:
Email: clemd@bellsouth.net
Telephone: 502/225-4488

COURSE CREDITS:

COURSE DURATION:

15 weeks from receipt of password

PREREQUISITES:

Ability to navigate the Internet; use the WebBoard Message Board, use a word processing program; communicate using email

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Student resources from affiliated tribe; resource material provided on class web site.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores the art and artifacts of Native American tribes of the United States. The means of exploration consists of virtual visits to online museum exhibits thus employing a visual method of learning, and research of affiliated tribe's art and artifacts. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the historical and contemporary Native American.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Explain historical and cultural significance of Native American art and artifacts.
Demonstrate an understanding of the method used by the Federal government to return artifacts to original tribes.
Summarize individual and global characteristics of the art and artifacts of tribal communities.

TRANSFER POTENTIAL:

For transferability information, please consult the Transfer Equivalency List located in the Registrar's Office – Telephone (906) 248-5580 or (800) 844-BMCC.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT:

Students will be expected to submit Weekly Reports to the instructor and post weekly WebBoard assignments. The Weekly Reports and Final Report are to be sent to the instructor via email at clemd@bellsouth.net. The Weekly Reports and Final Report will be submitted as attachments to the email. If a student is to miss an assignment, s/he must inform the instructor.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

You have fifteen weeks to complete the course from the time you receive your password.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING:

The instructor reserves the right to fail any student for cheating on any assignment or plagiarizing the work of others. The BMCC Administrative board may discipline students who cheat or plagiarize.

BMCC POLICIES:

It is very important that you click the following links and read about BMCC's policies and procedures: Drop Policy, Billing Procedures, Book Refund and Book Buyback Procedures.
Information about an outstanding bill and transcripts

STUDENT EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Evaluation will be based on a combination of Weekly Reports (12), WebBoard postings (14) and one Final Report. Refer to the Grading System Guidelines for additional information. Grades will be based on content, timeliness and grammar. A minimum of 150 words is required for each WebBoard posting (refer to Example). The Weekly Reports and Final Report are to be 1-2 pages in length, double spaced, using a 12-point font.

GRADING STANDARDS:

Weekly Reports (12)	60%
WebBoard postings (14)	20%
Final Report	20%

A	94 - 100%	C	74 - 76%
A-	90 - 93%	C-	70 - 73%
B+	87 - 89%	D+	67 - 69%
B	84 - 86%	D	64 - 66%
B-	80 - 83%	D-	60 - 63%
C+	77 - 79%	F	00 - 59%

RELATED INFORMATION:

Student Password: Contact Laura Parish (lparish@bmcc.edu) at Bay Mills Community College.

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