assignment week 9 Hum111

Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report

Due Week 9 and worth 100 points

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom,
computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural
activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your
experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and
get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students
should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should
be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual
one), that this activity fits the HUM 111 class well, and that the
activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two
(2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note:
This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the
same report) as done for another class, like HUM 112. For instance, one
might go to the same museum as done for HUM 112, but this HUM 111 report
will focus on entirely different works and displays.

1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater or musical
   performance before the end of Week 9. The activity (museum or
   performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun
   doing this.
2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.

• • Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
  • Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.).
  • Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
  • Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are
    fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should
    include connections you make between things observed in your activity
    and things learned in the course and text.

Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the
instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even
better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make
your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide
your town/state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.

Visiting a Museum

• It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler
  approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is
  available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are
  currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest
  you.
• If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see
  it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at
  other things in the museum.
• Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that
  has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 111 class and
  book. Since HUM 111 covers from ancient times to the 1500s AD, it makes
  more sense to focus on items from that time frame. In general, museums
  with artistic cultural artifacts and fine arts work better than history
  museums.
• Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course
  and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the
  student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity
  outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by
  disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally,
  we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved
  activity.
• Take notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or
  pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote
  anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts
  may help to refresh your memory later.
• The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time
  you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you
  actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two
  (2) or three (3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then
  considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even
  have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
• If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write
  about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting
  suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you
  most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two
  (2) particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

• Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost
  performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of
  almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost
  much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not
  meet this requirement.
• A performance that is relevant to a HUM 111 course is more difficult
  to find than a performance that would be relevant to HUM 112 (which
  covers from 1600 to the present). However, our course does cover
  Shakespeare and Greek tragedy and drama, so any performances of those
  will work. Note: One can sometimes find music performances of music from the Renaissance or Reformation period, or even earlier.
• Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course
  and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the
  student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside
  the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or
  distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not
  expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
• Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people
  attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
• Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered
  by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or
  after the performance.
• Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use
  your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it
  safe, turn the phone off.
• Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission.
  If the lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance is about
  to begin.
• Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece
  of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time)
  which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to
  take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things
  which are not enjoyable.

If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due
to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will
recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend”
online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who,
due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event /
activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or
have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and
activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will
often see students from other universities there on similar course
projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many
museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often
available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your
instructor to help with finding low-cost options. If you believe that
you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you
must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be
considered.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
  one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA style format.
  Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for reference).
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
  page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
• Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and
  socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
• Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

Alternate Assignment: I know that for some people,
attending a cultural event may be problematic for a variety of reasons.
If you cannot attend a live museum tour, concert, or play, here is the
alternative assignment. You can watch this play, and adaptation of the
show ‘Amadeus’ and write your paper based on this show. Now, this is
not a Broadway show, it is a community theater presentation from a local
university near where I live (I actually taught most of the people in
this show). Just pretend that you are going to this play at the
theater, get some popcorn and watch (the show is over two hours, so
relax and enjoy), To brief you a bit on this show it presents the
dilemma of the composer Antonio Salieri (played by Robert Kowalewski), who is good at his work and well known, but then he meets the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (played by Logan Williams)
and he realizes his own mediocrity compared to the true genius of
Mozart. Salieri then schemes to destroy Mozart, while at the same time
being the only one who fully understands the true magnificence and
brilliance of his rival. For your assignment, watch the show (just
click on the video links below, I would not recommend trying to view
this on a phone or tablet, it will work best on a computer) and then
write a 2 page essay in which you tell me about the play, describing the
plot and flow of the show (so I know you watched it) and then critique
the show; did you like it? Did you enjoy the actors? etc. Remember,
this is just a local community theater show, and you should assess it
accordingly. Please make sure you watch it (you do not need to do any
outside reasearch), using Google or Wikipedia will not help you with
this assignment since their production is unique and different. Just
enjoy a fun evening of watching live theater and write your paper on the
show:

Watch Video

Name: AMADEUS_Part 1 01:26:07 Description: Tags:

Watch Video

Name: AMADEUS_Part 2 Duration: 01:20:27 Description: Tags:

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Template for Museum or Concert:

Introduction

(This
is easy, just one sentence) The purpose of this paper was to
experience the world of Humanities beyond a classroom setting that
additionally involves a visit to a museum or live play/performance
(please list your choice)

The Event

(This is easy) Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and
your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.

Two Items

Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.). Provide
as many details as possible. Help me to feel and see the moment.
Describe the décor, the ambiance, and the electricity of the atmosphere.

(This is too easy) First Piece, or Song, or Performance

.

(This is too easy) Second Piece, or Song, or Performance

Conclusion

(Now I’m Done) Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event. Your
report should include connections you make between things observed in
your activity and things learned in the course and text.

References

Sayre, H. M. (2015). The humanities: Culture, continuity & change, Volume 1 (3rded.). Upper Saddle

River, NJ: Pearson Education

* Please
use your own words: please note that quotes and info from sites like
Course Hero, Wikiliks, the Internet , and copying and pasting more than
one sentence per paragraphs is automatically detected by Stayer
software.

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