Activity #1  Bring in and discuss current topics (magazines, internet news articles, newspapers, etc) relevant to each chapter of our text.

• Library research tip: there are several ways to find articles. The first way is to use the database called General Onefile. You will find this database by going to the Library homepage, to databases A-Z and to Academic Onefile. 
• The second way is to search reliable websites. Go to recommended websites.
   

Activity #2 You will visit a local art museum and write a report on your actual experience.  You will investigate a work of visual art OR compare two objects from different civilizations.  San Diego offers several free and student-discounted options which we will discuss in class. Go to San Diego Museum Directory.

 
Activity #3: Creative Project Report

You will develop a creative project of your own choosing and approved by me. The project will illustrate some movement, concept, style, form, medium, etc. from the history of Western or non-Western culture (i.e. a thematic collage; a work of art, literature or music in a distinctive style; a model showing a distinctive architectural style; a meal using recipes from a particular culture or period; a short scene from a piece of classical theater (collaboration will be permitted on some projects); etc.

You will write a brief (250-350 word, typed, double-space in 12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1" margins) explanation of your project, including a bibliography of research, detailing how the project exemplifies the style, movement, etc., that you have chosen. Go to Creative Project Library research tips and sources.