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Welcome to Art 311: Folk Art History. I am Dr. Randy Ulysses Kidden.
I will be your instructor and guide during this graduate course. I have placed copies
of the syllabus around the table, so please refer to your copy while I go over it with you.
There are 3 required texts for this class. I don't care whether you buy the textbooks or not.
What I do care about, though,
is that you do the readings.
Studies have shown that students who do the readings
make better grades, so
DO THE READINGS.
The books you will need to read are listed on your syllabus: American Folk,
The Flowering of American Art,
and American Anthem Masterworks. Oh, there's a typo on the syllabus.
>>Excuse me, Dr. Kidden?
When I went to the bookstore to buy the books for this class,
they said that you had not turned in your list of required books, so they don't
have these books there.
What do you suggest we do?
>>Well.
You're in graduate school. You should be able to figure this out.
Where else can you get books from besides the campus store?
How about online? The library? I'm sure you can figure this out.
Now let me get back to the syllabus.
There are 2 exams: a midterm and the final. The midterm is multiple choice, and the
final is oral.
We'll talk more about the exams when it's almost time for the exams.
>>What are the dates for the exams? I didn't see any dates on the syllabus.
>>I don't have the
dates, yet. That will all depend on how fast we can get through the content.
Now, if I may continue.
You will also neet to keep an online journal.
Each week I will post a selected piece of American folk art for you to identify
and write about.
You will be graded on your analysis of the piece and your writing skills. If you're unsatisfied
with the grade, you will need to
send an email detailing your dispute.
I will not discuss grade disputes in person.
Everything needs to be in writing. That also reminds me: if you need to contact me, you need to do so by email.
I do not keep regular office hours.
If you have a "disability," you may go to the Disability Services office.
I usually do not allow accommodations, but, as I said,
you are free to visit their office.
Hmm. Probably the most important thing you need to know on the syllabus is what my expectations are
for you in this course.
Basically, I expect you to conduct yourself as an adult. While I'm lecturing, I
demand respect.
Thus, you need to keep your cell phones put away. I also will not tolerate side
conversations.