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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Human Ecology 268
Survey of Historic Dress in the Western World 2015 Syllabus
Instructor Dr. Anne Bissonnette
Assistant Professor, Material Culture and Curatorship 325 Human Ecology Building
Telephone: 780- 492-3604
Email Address: [email protected]
Office Hours: By appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Appointment requests via e-mail 48 hrs. ahead of time. Learners can usually expect a response within 48 hrs., not including weekends when I do not read e-mails.
Term Winter 2015
Classes MWF, 8:00 to 8:50 a.m., 2 150, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) Credits 3 credits
Course Description
Introduction to the historical development of dress with contemporary applications in design, merchandising, arts performance, education and museums. Resources include the Clothing and Textiles Collection and the Mactaggart Art Collection.
Course Pre-Requisites
None. Developed for individuals in Human Ecology, combined degree BSc Human Ecology/BEd and Education. Seating is available for students in other departments and degrees who are encouraged to enroll.
Course Format
Lecture classes with occasional guest speakers and visits to clothing and textile collections.
Student Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to identify the clothing and appearance of
individuals from the time periods and cultures presented. Using proper vocabulary, the learner will be able to name different garments, accessories and styles, describe their use, recognize their
components and explain their place in the culture from which they emerged.
References and Readings
Phyllis G.Tortora and Keith Eubank, Survey of Historic Costume, 5th ed. (New York: Fairchild Books, 2010). N.B. the student guide to this text book is not part of the required reading.
E-Class
Learners may find some materials on eClass but very rarely are entire lectures able to be posted there.
If a person is absent, it is recommended that he/she ask a fellow student to share their notes. If a lecture is not on eClass the instructor will not share her notes with students.
2 Plagiarism and Cheating
The University of Alberta is committed to highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students must be familiar with standards regarding academic honesty and uphold policies of the University.
Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
All students at the University of Alberta are subject to the Code of Student Behaviour, as outlined in the 2014/2015 University Calendar. Students should familiarize themselves with the current version of the code and ensure they do not participate in any inappropriate behaviour as defined by it. Key components of the code specific to this course include the following statements. Plagiarism: no student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the student’s own in any academic writing, essay, thesis, project, assignment, presentation or poster in a course or program of study.
Cheating: no student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the student’s own work. The most recent version of the Code of Student Behaviour can be found on line on the University of Alberta web site.
Students should speak with the course instructor about any questions or concerns about the code.
Students should be particularly aware of the code as it pertains to internet and library research, use of previous class notes, reclamation plans of former students and interviews or discussions with others.
Professionalism and Classroom Rules of Engagement
Classes start promptly at 8 am. Phones are to be silenced during lectures and field trips. Students are not to answer their phones in class (they must leave the classroom to answer calls).
Exams
Your student I.D. (Onecard) is required at exams to verify your identity. Students will not be allowed to begin an examination after it has been in progress for 30 minutes. Students must remain in the exam room for at least 30 minutes from the time the exam commences. No electronic equipment is allowed during exams. Phones are to be silenced and placed in front of the room and cannot be accessed until a student hands-in her exam copy. Only two pencils, an eraser and the student’s Onecard are allowed during exams.
Recording: No voice recording, video recording or photographic activities are permitted during classes, field trips and exams. No photography, video-taping and audio-taping during class. Recording is
permitted only with the prior written consent of the professor or if recording is part of an approved accommodation plan.
Student with Disabilities
Students who require accommodation in this course due to a disability are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support & Disability Services (2-800 Students’ Union Building, University of Alberta, North Campus).
Academic Support Center
Students who require additional help in developing strategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills should contact the Student Success Center (2-300 Students’ Union Building, University of Alberta, North Campus).
Policy about course outlines can be found in §23.4(2) of the University Calendar. Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to change and will be announced in class. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and takes precedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.
3 Marking and Grading
At the end of the term, a student’s numbered grades (raw scores) for all examinations will be given the percentage weight assigned to each test. The accumulated number will be converted into a letter grading system with a four-point scale of numerical equivalents for calculating grade point averages.
last day to add/drop winter term course is Jan. 16
last day to withdraw from a winter term course is April 1.
Item Percent
TEST 1: Preface to end of 13th century (January 26) 20 TEST 2: 14th century to 1700 (February 23) 25 TEST 3: 1700 to 1900 (March 16) 25 TEST 4/Final exam: 1900 to 21rst century (April 13-25: to be announced) 30
Due Dates
A student who cannot write any of the first three exams at the scheduled dates cannot do so at a later date. The student may petition the instructor to obtain an excused absence to have the percentage weight allotted to the missed exam(s) added to the percentage weight allotted to the final exam. As noted in the academic calendar “Approval for an excused absence from term work (e.g., classes, assignments, quizzes, term papers, reports, etc.) or term exams is at the discretion of the instructor. To apply for an excused absence, a student must present supporting documentation pertaining to the absence to the instructor within two working days following the scheduled date of the term work or term exam missed, or as soon as the student is able, having regard to the circumstances underlying the absence.” Excused absence for is not automatic and is granted at the discretion of the instructor (in the case of the first three exams) or the student’s Faculty (in the case of final exams). Acceptable reasons for an excused absence may include illness or bereavement, and unacceptable reasons include weddings, travel arrangements or being on vacation. The University policy on deferred exams can be found in Section 23.3.2 of the University Calendar. It is important to state in writing what is required of students.
Tentative Schedule
Week Date Topic To Read 1 M: Jan 5 Outline, Expectations, Rules & Preface
W: Jan. 7 Chap. 1—Introduction: The Origins of Dress xx and 1-11 (12 p. of text)
F: Jan. 9 Part 1:Chap.2—AncientWorld:AncientMiddleEast&Mesopotamia(c.3500-600BCE) 13-30 (13 p. of text)
2 M: Jan. 12 Chap. 2—Egypt (c. 3000-300 BCE) 30-49 (13 p. of text)
W: Jan. 14 Chap. 3—Crete & Greece (c. 2900-300 BCE) 51-73 (16 p. of text) F: Jan. 16 * Chap. 4—Etruria & Rome (c. 800 BCE-400 CE) *Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses 75-97 (16 p. of text) Possible extra outing to be arranged: Early Chinese Silks in the Mactaggart Art Collection
3 M: Jan. 19 Part 2: TheMiddleAges(MA): Chap. 5—Early MA&Byzantium (339-1453) 99 to 121 (17 p. of text) W: Jan. 21 Chap. 5—Early MA in Western Europe (410- until the 10th cent.) **pt. 1 121-142 (18 p. of text) F: Jan. 23 Chap. 5—Early MA in Western Europe (10th to 13th century) **pt. 2
4 M: Jan. 26 TEST 1: Preface to end of 13th century (20% of final grade) (xx -142 = 105 p. of text)
W: Jan 28 Chap. 6—Late Middle Ages (14th century) 145-158 (12 p. of text)
F: Jan. 30 Chap. 6—Gothic to Renaissance (15th century) 158-172 (11 p. of text) 5 M: Feb. 2 Part 3: Chap. 7—The Renaissance: Italy (c. 1400-1600) 175-200 (15 p. of text) W: Feb. 4 Chap. 7—Renaissance: Northern Europe (c. 1500-1600) **pt. 1 (men) 203-227 (15 p. of text) F: Feb. 6 Chap. 7—Renaissance: Northern Europe (c. 1500-1600) **pt. 2 (women)
6 M: Feb. 9 Special topic class -- Dr. Rob Desjardins : The Burgundian Court
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W: Feb. 11 Part 4: Baroque and Rococo: Chap. 9—17th century fashion (1600-1700) **pt. 1 (SN) 229-263 (24 p. of text) F: Feb. 13 Baroque and Rococo: Chap. 9—17th century fashion (1600-1700) **pt. 2 (SN)
7 M: Feb. 16 Statutory Provincial holiday (Family Day); University Buildings closed: no classes W: Feb. 18 Winter Term Reading Week 17-20: no classes
F: Feb. 20 Winter Term Reading Week 17-20: no classes
8 M: Feb. 23 TEST 2: 14th century to 1700 (25% of final grade) (145-263 = 77 of text + special topic) W: Feb. 25 Part 4: Chap. 10—18th century (1700-1782) * * * PART 1 (history) 265-277 (11 p. of text) F: Feb. 27 Chap. 10—18th century (1700-1782) * * * PART 2 (men)
9 M: March 2 Chap. 10—18th century (1700-1782) * * * PART 3 (women) 279-293 (11 p. of text) W: March 4 Part 5: The 19th century: Chap. 11 (includes The French Directoire (1795-1799)) 295- 310 (11 p. of text)
F: March 6 Chap. 11—The Empire (1799-1814/15) 310-324 (11 p. of text)
10 M: March 9 Chap. 12—The Romantic Period (1820-1850) 327-350(12 p/text ≠kids&
slaves)
W: March 11 Chap. 13—Crinoline Period (1850-1869) 353-376 (14 p. text
≠kids)
F: March 13 Chap. 14—Bustle Period and the Nineties (1870-1900) 379-408 (16 p./text≠ kid/mourning)
March 13: extra outing: 18th & 19th century dress from the Clothing & Textiles Collection (Human Ecology Building) Sign up for: Group 1: 9:10-9:50 am / Group 2: 10:10 -10:50 am / Group 3: 1:10-1:50 pm
11 M: March 16 TEST 3: 1700 to 1900 (25% of final grade) (265-408=86p. text+special topic)
W: March 18 Part 6: 20th & 21st centuries: Chap. 15—Edwardian Period & WWI (1900-1920) 411-444 (17 p./text ≠kids) F: March 20 Chap. 16—The Twenties, Thirties & WWII * * * PART 1 (20s) 447-492 (27 p. of text ≠kids) 12 M: March 23 Chap. 16—The Twenties, Thirties & WWII * * * PART 2 (30s & WWII)
W: March 25 Chap. 17—The New Look & the Fifties 495-526 (18 p. of text ≠kids)
F: March 27 Chap. 18—The Sixties & Seventies * * * PART 1 (60s) 529-576 (28 p. of text ≠kids) 13 M: March 30 Chap. 18—The Sixties & Seventies * * * PART 2 (70s)
W: April 1* Chap. 19—The Eighties, Nineties & 21rst century* * * PART 1 (80s) *Last day to withdraw 579-650 (41 p. of text ≠kids) F: April 3 Good Friday. University buildings closed.
14 M: April 6 Easter Monday. University buildings closed.
W: April 8 Chap. 19—The Eighties, Nineties & 21rst century * * * PART 2 (90s) F: April 10 Chap. 19—The Eighties, Nineties & 21rst century* * * PART 3 (2000-2014)
April 10: extra outing: 20th & 21st century dress Artifactual Summary/Treasure Hunt at the Clothing & Textiles Collection (Human Ecology Building)
Sign up for: Group 1: 9:10-9:50 am / Group 2: 10:10 -10:50 am / Group 3: 1:10-1:50 pm April 13-25
Location: TBA TEST 4—Final Exam: 1900 to 21rst century (30% of final grade)
***Do not schedule a departure from campus prior to April 26: there will be no early tests for students leaving early for practicums, internships or job assignments***
(411-650 = 131 of text)
Copyright
Dr. Anne Bissonnette, Department of Human Ecology, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta (2014/2015).
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