Course Syllabus

The Great War: WWI – A War of Firsts                                                                                           Syllabus
Instructor: Goodhue    COURSE: The Great War – HIST104              PROGRAM: Visual Communication

Course Description

Throughout this course, students will learn about the human aspects of WWI. Students will gain an understanding of causes of WWI, weapons of WWI and the personal affects that the Great War had on humanity. With poster design and interactive community of practice discussions students will move along the timeline 1914-1918 to experience WWI and propaganda through graphic design.

Course materials are accessible via the student LMS.
Performance Objectives:                         

• Comprehension of WWI Casualties
• Exploration of Historic Trends in Warfare During WWI
• Knowledge and Exposure of Personal Accounts of WWI Casualties
• Designing and Implementing Graphic Art Trends of WWI

Instructional Materials Needed:
Textbook: To be announced

Equipment / A-V Materials Needed:
Adobe CC, Garage Band

Instructional Methods:
Video Narratives, Interactive Graphics, Quizzes, and Projects

Discussion:
Students will participate in threaded and graded discussions

Lab Activities:
Module 3.1 – WWI Recruitment Poster | Module 3.2 – Folk Song Exercise

Grading Scale                                                                                                                                    

Modules

This class is divided into several modules.  You will not be able to access the online quizzes and assignments until each previous module is satisfactorily completed.  In addition to the modules, there is also a final exam covering all course content.

Attendance and Lateness:

Participation in lectures, discussions, and other activities is an essential part of the instructional process. Students are expected to attend ALL classes; those who are compelled to miss class meetings should inform their instructors of the reasons for absences. Missing more than 1 class, or being late frequently can negatively impact your grade.

Professionalism:

Students will be expected to conduct themselves as professionals in the field of education. As such, students will be expected to:

• attend class punctually
• inform the instructor of lateness or absence due to illness or extenuating circumstances
• be prepared for each class session
• participate in class discussions and activities, including those on Canvas
• refrain from unnecessary technology use that is unrelated to course. Our class is interactive and does not lend itself to multitasking.

Examinations:

A student who must miss an examination should notify the instructor. If the absence is justifiable, the instructor may permit a deferred examination.

Academic Integrity:

“Violations of academic integrity and ethical conduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, unapproved multiple submissions, knowingly furnishing false or incomplete information to any agent of the school for inclusion in academic records…” For full policy and misconduct proceedings, see the school policy handbook.