DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Human Ecology 268
Survey of Historic Dress in the Western World 2016 Syllabus
Instructor Julia Petrov, PhD Office: HEB 328
Email Address: [email protected] Office Hours: MWF 9:00-10:45
Term Winter
Classes MWF 0800 to 0850 h ECHA 2 150 Credits 3 credits
Course Description
Introduction to the historical development of dress in the Western World with contemporary applications in design, merchandising, arts performance, education and museums. Resources include the Clothing and Textiles Collection.
Course Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites None.
Course Format
Lecture classes with occasional visits to clothing and textile collections.
Student Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Upon successful 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
Required textbook: Phyllis G Tortora and Sara B Marcketti, Survey of Historic Costume, 6th ed., Fairchild Books, 2015.
Please purchase the latest edition of the textbook; the study guide and Studio resources are not mandatory.
E-Class
PDFs of lecture slides, assignment guidelines, and announcements will be posted on eClass. If you are absent, it is recommended that you ask a fellow student to share their notes.
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 2015/2016 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.
“The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.” (GFC 2003)
Professionalism and Classroom Rules of Engagement Classes start promptly at 8 am.
Phones are to be silenced during lectures and field trips.
Regular attendance is not mandatory, but necessary; it is your responsibility to receive, complete, and return assignments, as well as to participate in discussions and visits to the Clothing and Textiles Collection. Marks are not assigned for class participation, although group discussions are strongly encouraged to complement learning.
Please respect your fellow students, instructor, guest lecturers, and learning environment through demonstrating appropriate behaviour and attitude. Electronic devices such as laptops
are permitted for note taking, except during examinations; recording lectures in whole or in part is strictly forbidden.
You are encouraged to keep class work for the portfolio required in HECOL 408 to demonstrate skills and competencies in your future job search.
Marking and Grading
Item Percent
Group project on textiles in fashion 20%
Written sources in-class quiz 10%
Visual sources in-class quiz 10%
Material sources in-class quiz 10%
Methodology essay 30%
Final film response paper 20%
There is no final exam.
Guidelines for assignments will be posted on eClass; quiz content will be discussed in lecture time.
Assignments will be graded on clarity of argument, presentation, and effective use of sources.
Marks will be deducted for inadequate editing and referencing, as well as lateness (at 1 mark per day to a maximum of two weeks). Assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the class when they are due. You must make arrangements in case of absence (for acceptable medical or personal reasons) to avoid penalties, as electronic versions by email or eClass are not accepted. Written work must be in hard copy: typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, in Times New Roman font, size 12. Please do not include a title page or presentation folder for your work. Make-up quizzes will not be scheduled in the event of a failed quiz, nor will additional assignments for extra credit or an improved grade be accepted.
Evaluation of assignments will be expressed in raw marks throughout the term. This course is graded cumulatively: all possible marks add up to 100. Grades will be assigned only to the final distribution of total marks for the full course. Assignment of grades will be based on a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in this class. The overall performance required to earn various grades can be described as follows:
Excellent:
The student has
demonstrated excellent understanding of course content.
A+ Outstanding: The student has demonstrated an extraordinary grasp of the course content and performance reflects creativity and innovation, in addition to a high level of analytical ability.
A Excellent: The student has demonstrated superior understanding of the course content and a high level of analytical ability.
A- The student has demonstrated superior understanding of the course content, but has not shown the same level of analytical ability as students receiving an A.
Good:
The student
B+ The student has demonstrated a sound understanding of course material, with superior understanding being evident in some topics.
has
demonstrated
a sound understanding
of course content.
B The student has demonstrated a uniformly sound understanding of course material.
B- The student has demonstrated a generally sound understanding of course material, but there are some areas in which depth of understanding is limited.
Satisfactory/
Adequate:
The student has
demonstrated awareness of course
content.
C+ The student has demonstrated adequate awareness of course content with sound understanding of some topics.
C The student has demonstrated adequate awareness of all of the central dimensions of the course.
C- The student has demonstrated adequate awareness of most central dimensions of the course, but lacks knowledge of one or two topics.
Poor D+ The student has demonstrated a lack of knowledge in one or more of the central dimensions of the course, and has very superficial understanding of most topics.
Minimal Pass
D The student’s performance is only minimally acceptable due to a lack of understanding of several central dimensions of course content.
Fail F The student has demonstrated a lack of knowledge of most of the course content.
The historical mean for second-year Undergraduate courses is a 2.9 GPA (between a B- and B)
Due Dates
The group project must be presented on February 8 in class.
Likewise, quizzes must be completed in class; if you miss a quiz, its weight can be transferred onto the next quiz. Make-up quizzes will not be scheduled in the event of a failed quiz, nor will additional assignments for extra credit or an improved grade be accepted.
For the term paper, marks will be deducted for lateness (at 1 mark per day to a maximum of two weeks). Papers more than 2 weeks late will not be accepted. Extensions will be granted only in extenuating circumstances, with appropriate documentation; any requests require 48 hours notice before the deadline. Acceptable reasons may include illness or bereavement, and unacceptable reasons include social events, leisure activities, or travel arrangements. You must make arrangements in case of absence (for acceptable medical or personal reasons) to avoid penalties, as electronic versions by email or eClass are not accepted.
The final paper must be submitted in hard copy to the HECOL office by 12 pm (noon) on April 13; late assignments will not be accepted.
The following are important due dates:
January 20 Written Sources Quiz February 8 Group Project
February 26 Visual Sources Quiz March 14 Material Sources Quiz March 30 Methodology Essay
April 13 Final Paper
Tentative Schedule
Lectures and discussions will follow a chronological timeline of the development of Western costume, although emphasis will be placed on the period after 1750, to consider the resources within the department’s Costume and Textile Collection. Roughly, themed units will be divided thus:
Beginnings: The Ancient Middle East Foundations: The Classical World
Progression: The Middle Ages (Early and Late)
Development: The Renaissance (Italian and Northern) Expansion: Baroque and Rococo
Industrialisation: The Nineteenth Century (case studies) Democratisation: The Twentieth Century (case studies)
Critical theories, issues, and methods of analysis will be introduced where applicable.
Recording: No voice recording, video recording or photographic activities are permitted during classes, field trips and exams. Recording is permitted only with the prior written consent of the professor or if recording is part of an approved accommodation plan.
Students 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: This Course Outline is subject to change; alterations will be announced in class and posted on eClass.
