Assignment
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the historical development of the humanities from the prehistoric era to the present.
o Identify significant cultural developments from a variety of historical eras.
o Assess the influence of past expressions of the humanities on present-day life.
• Competency 2: Examine the forms of expression that instantiate the arts and humanities.
o Describe the forms of expression that instantiate the arts and humanities.
• Competency 3: Integrate the humanities with everyday life.
o Explain how the arts and humanities affect everyday life.
o Assess the role of philosophical, religious, and aesthetic values in everyday life.
• Competency 4: Communicate effectively in forms appropriate to the humanities.
o Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Instructions
For this assessment, complete the following in an 8-10-page essay:
• Compile a list of twenty significant cultural developments from the past. You may use the Personal Significance interactive media piece (linked in the assessment resource activity) to help assemble this list:
o Describe the cultural developments you noted and then evaluate their applications to modern life.
o Notice any compelling themes. Are there any common themes or persistent forms of expression, or especially vital historical periods, among your choices? Think about what the items you selected say about who you are and what gives your life meaning.
• Consider how these developments impact your everyday life in a personal way. The cultural background of humanities disciplines provide some structure, of course, but what really matters are your own feelings, perceptions, thoughts, and decisions.
o How does an understanding of the humanities impact your life?
o How do you integrate the philosophical, religious, and aesthetic values of the humanities into daily living?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.