AL 101 (sec.3)
Intro To Higher Education: Strategies for Success
FALL 2011
CSULA
Professor JIM OVELMEN
jim@jimovelmen.com
Jim.Ovelmen@calstatela.edu
This class has an appointment at the JFK Library on 10/10/2011 at 11:40AM for the research instruction done by the library.
Meeting Time M/W 11:40am-1:20pm
Office FA 223
Office Hours* T/TH 10:30am-12:30
Phone Ext. 3-4033
Class Location Rm. FA 223, Fine Arts Building
1) COURSE DESCRIPTION
A. CATALOG DESCRIPTION. Orientation to thinking strategies applicable to lifelong problem solving in academic, social, and personal life. Introduces critical thinking, information literacy, university resources, and academic planning for student success. Satisfies Freshman IHE and GE Block E requirements. Does not meet GE Block A3 requirement. Graded ABC/NC.
B. ADDITIONAL COURSE
INFORMATION. Arts and Letters 101 introduces students to the departments and curricula of the College of Arts and Letters through exploring the concept of "canons." The course orients students to what it means to be a major in the College of Arts and Letters and helps them become aware of ongoing activities and opportunities within the college. During the term, students will complete assignments designed to familiarize them with university resources and to help them learn strategies for success such as academic planning. Students will also work on skills such as critical thinking, information literacy, critical reading, and writing that are essential to help students attain their degree objectives. As such, the course helps students develop skills and strategies applicable to lifelong problem solving in academic, social, and personal life.
2. PROFESSIONAL STATEMENTS.
A. STATEMENT OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. The Arts and Letters faculty
fully support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The members of
the faculty will provide reasonable accommodation to any student with
a disability who is registered with the Office of Students with Disabilities
(OSD) who needs and requests accommodation. The faculty may wish to contact
the OSD to verify the presence of a disability and confirm that accommodation
is necessary. The OSD will arrange and provide for the accommodation.
Reasonable accommodation may involve allowing a student to use an interpreter,
note taker, or reader; accommodation may be needed during class sessions
and for administration of examinations. The intent of the ADA in requiring
consideration of reasonable accommodation is not to give a particular
student an unfair advantage over other students, but simply to allow a
student with disability to have an equal opportunity to be successful.
B. STUDENT CONDUCT. The instructor of this course assumes that all students
will conduct themselves as mature citizens of the campus community and
will conduct themselves in a manner congruent with university policies
and regulations. Inappropriate conduct is subject to discipline as provided
for in Title 5, California Code of Regulations (see "Student Conduct"
in the CSULA University Catalog). ACADEMIC HONESTY is expected of all
students in accordance with University policy. There are established university
reporting procedures if a student is suspected of committing an academically
dishonest act. For more information see "Academic Honesty" in
the CSULA University Catalog and at the following link: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/senate/handbook/.
C. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY. In this class we will sometimes discuss
controversial issues, and various viewpoints will be explored. The environment
we create as a group should reflect an attitude of open-minded curiosity
and interest in one another's points of view. As we work to create this
agreeable environment, inflammatory racist, homophobic, sexist and discriminatory
language or behavior will not be tolerated.
3. STUDENT OUTCOMES.
A. IHE Learning Outcomes.
1. Students will understand what it means to have a major in the college
of Arts and Letters and be able to process all course materials through
the framing logics of the arts and humanities (more broadly) and the perspectives
of their individual majors (more narrowly).
2. Students will be able to navigate successfully the various rules, policies,
and deadlines of the University.
3. Students will be able to identify appropriate resources of the University
relevant to dealing with particular issues and challenges they may encounter
during their academic careers.
4. Students will be able to develop an academic plan for GE and their
respective majors.
5. Students will be able to identify a problem; to search for information
useful in analyzing and understanding the problem; to effectively evaluate
gathered information in relation to the problem; to systematically organize
the gathered information; to utilize the information in order to arrive
at a conclusion/solution to the problem; and to present cogent arguments
about the problem with proper citations.
6. Students will be able to utilize various skills related to successful
learning such as note-taking, studying, test-taking, and time management.
B. General Education Block E Student Learning Outcomes.
1. Students will have a basic understanding of various arts and humanities
approaches to how human beings shape—and are shaped by—their
cultural, social, and physical environments.
2. Students will have a basic understanding of various
arts and humanities approaches to human nature in regard to issues such
as personal relationships, sexuality, diversity, aging, and death.
3. Students will gain a lifelong basis for "educated thinking"
because of a stronger understanding of the diverse disciplinary and interdisciplinary
perspectives, methods, and approaches found in the arts and humanities.
4. Students will know basic arts and humanities approaches to understanding
themselves and their actions in relation to a diverse and changing global
environment.
FOR ITEMS 4, SEE GRADING
5. REQUIRED TEXTS AND SUPPLIES.
· Thinking Critically by John Chaffee· Create an Student Account in APLIA (Cengage) -see week1
· Current Schedule of Classes
· Current University Catalog
· Calendar (Paper or Electronic to plot and monitor class assignments)
· Notebook for taking handwritten notes.
· Composition notebook (for Writing Log)
MON-9/26
Topic: Professor Introduction
Course Introduction
Join CENGAGE for Class Template:
-go to http://login.cengage.com
-go to "create a student account" at right
-enter EV6A-YLVV-MR3U
This will give you an account until 10/16/11. You MUST purchase this course before this date or the GRACE PERIOD will expire (not be able to access course)*
when you are already logged in and have entered your email and account info:
-go to "payment options" (it is $70 for the online course, $10 for the -printed book, (the printed book is optional)
*even if you buy after the Grace period, you will not lose you quiz scores and information, once you purchase it will be retained. If you want to drop this course, then do NOT pay anything!
Purpose and Goals of Course
What does it mean to be a student majoring in the College of Arts and
Letters?
Writing Assignment [draft in class, revise later for submission]: Write a narrative (minimum 500 words) about how and why you decided to attend college and why you chose your particular major.
Assignment: Activate
NIS account and send an email from your university account to Jim.Ovelmen@calstatela.edu
WED-9/28
Topic: Thinking critically
you must use your NIS account throughout your time at CSULA, so get used to checking it and using it everyday!
Writing Log Assignment: Using the five step method for making decisions (Page 24), revisit your narrative about why you decided to attend college and why you chose your particular major. Following the model of "Thinking Activity 1.4", Page 25 analyze your decision and draw up conclusions for your best choice of major. Be prepared to show your writing log to your classmates and discuss this in class!
Find an open lab location to do your work
Due next Monday at beginning of class:
-Read the first Chapter: Chaffee pp. 1-11, 17-22
-Revised Narrative (Why Your Choice of College and Major) (typed) at least 500 words (double spaced) Printed on paper!
-include on paragraph on what has changed since your first draft.
-complete Practice Assignment on Aplia: "Introduction to using Aplia Assignments"
MON-10/3
DUE BY THE START OF CLASS:
-You have Read the first Chapter: Chaffee pp. 1-11, 17-22
-You have Revised Narrative (Why Your Choice of College and Major) (typed) at least 500 words (double spaced) Printed on paper!
-You have included on paragraph on what has changed since your first draft.
-You have complete Practice Assignment on Aplia: "Introduction to using Aplia Assignments"
Assignment: Go to the Tutorial Center website at http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/tutorctr/ and read the "Study Skills" documents on "Textbook Study-Reading" and "Lecture Note-Taking."
ASSIGNED TODAY, DUE WED.
Read in Chapter 1
· Chaffee pp. 30-32, 43-48
Read: "Student Conduct" (Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes , go to: Policies and Procedures>Standards for Student Conduct
Complete "Thinking" Assignment in APLIA (see your APLIA account) worth 20 points
WED-10/5
DUE BY THE START OF CLASS:
-You have read first Chapter: · Chaffee pp. 30-32, 43-48
-You have read tutorial Center Material
-You have read: Standards for Student Conduct
-You have Completed "Thinking" Assignment in APLIA (see you APLIA account)
IF YOU HAVE ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT APLIA, PLEASE CONTACT APLIA SUPPORT, call 800-354-9706, Option #5
-first go to the website www.cengage.com/support
-create a case number
-call above number with case number
EXAMINED LIFE Avital Ronell and Peter Singer
Assignment: Schedule an on-campus musical or theatrical performance and an on-campus art exhibition that you will attend during the quarter (see the handout and sign up with the professor). Make sure to schedule the events so that you will attend them before the relevant discipline is discussed in class. Also note that you will have to give an in-class presentation on two of the events you attend. event calendar.
In Class: Discussion of critical reading, active thinking, and note taking (highlighting, using page markers, identifying theses, identifying key concepts, prioritizing, stopping to ask questions, going to office hours)
Possible Discussion/Writing Log Topic: What does the "Student Conduct" section of the Schedule of Classes tell you about CSULA's values and priorities? What dispositions and modes of behavior are seen as acceptable and unacceptable for students as they develop into an "educated person"? Why do you think some of these rules are in place?
ASSIGNED TODAY, DUE MON.
-Read in Chapter 2
· Chaffee pp. 51-57, 60-73, 81-86
-Complete "Thinking Critically" Assignment in APLIA (see your APLIA account) worth 24 points
-schedule an on campus performance event, and and exhibition, event calendar.
MON-10/10
MEET IN THE LIBRARY TODAY (see below)
DUE BY THE START OF CLASS:
-You have Read in Chapter 2
· Chaffee pp. 51-57, 60-73, 81-86
-You have Completed "Thinking Critically" Assignment in APLIA (see your APLIA account) worth 24 points
JFK Library on 10/10/2011 at 11:40AM for the research instruction done by the library.
Scott Breivold, Art Librarian, is conducting your session
Location: Library, Library North, Room B526 (one floor below the Reference Desk).
http://www.calstatela.edu/library/tutorial/new
take library quiz at end of the tutorial , you must print your "certificate" for class credit.
Assignment: Visit the Tutorial Center web page and review the "Study Skills" section on "Time Management." Download a schedule (blank two-page 18-hour weekly schedule), print it out, and bring it to class.
WED-10/12
turn in your "certificate" from the Library Tutorial
The University Catalog now online: click here for online University Catalog.
Find:
· "The University," "The California
State University International Programs" Look
for International Programs under "The University" category
here.
· "Academic Calendar" (Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes
) Find and click Academic Calendar
in the top yellow bar of the website.
Search: In the first dropdown menu, you can select an option: Courses, Program, Colleges and Departments, Other Content, and Entire Catalog.
Then write a keyword and click "GO"
Create a Portfolio of all the items you are interested in. Create at least 10 items. It will ask you to create an account and password first.
Research Discussion/Writing Log:
· What is the mission of the University, and how does it relate
to your own educational goals? What educational opportunities does the
university provide through its international programs? Which international
program(s) might provide an educational opportunity that suits your educational
goals? Where place would you go on campus for detailed career counseling?
What kind of Scholarships are available? Which ones apply to your department?
What are on Campus Scholarships, what are off-campus scholarships? What
should you be careful of? Do you need to apply for financial aid every
year? RANDOM BONUS QUESTIONS: Who is the
president of the University? Who is Provost? Who is Vice-President of
Student Affairs? What is ASI? How many CSU campuses are there? Are
most of the CSU campuses on the quarter system or the semester system?
What is CSULA's school code? Give one example of a "Service Learning"
course. What is the recommended full-time study load for undergraduates?
Who is the Dean of Arts and Letters? What are the different Departments
in the College of Arts and Letters? What day does Spring Quarter start
in 2011? What is the full name of the Speech Language Clinic at CSULA?
UNIVERSITY CATALOG QUIZ (do during class with a partner in a computer lab)
click for Online Catalog Tutorial
In Class: Discussion of the academic calendar and
time management (class, studying, writing, working, commuting,
personal sanity)
ASSIGNED TODAY, DUE MON:
Complete the Assignment"Solving Problems" in APLIA (see your APLIA account) worth 30 points
MON-10/17
DUE TODAY
-You have Completed "Solving Problems" Assignment in APLIA (see your APLIA account) worth 30 points
-Begin to scheduled an on-campus or off-campus art/theatrical or performance event, or exhibition, event calendar. You may have to search for events off-campus for more art-related ones. Email me the full-desription of the two events. I will give you some extra time to do this.
Research Log: this week you will begin a RESEARCH LOG. This will be a log that you will build upon over the quarter (just like your writing log).
Begin your Research Log:
Find scholarly resources (books, journals, google-scholar, peer reviewers articles, artworks, plays, theatrical, films) which represent the CANONS of your chosen field in College. List the full and proper style of bibliographic documentation. (consult the Library if you need help on this). Note the scholarly resources themselves can be CANONS or they can refer to a specific canonical work, like an painting or a theatrical play. Find 12 or more works that are considered CANONS of your chosen field. These can be books, or article that talk about the CANONS, or the books themselves could be Canons. I am looking for resources that tells what the Canon is. The canon must be determined by a reliable educated or peer-reviewed sources. Talk to people who actually work or are considered experts in the field.
What is a Canon??
A CANON is a body of rules, principles, or essential examples of works that determine or govern a field of study. (look up the full definition).
Write an analytical bibliography on how these works are crucial to studying and understanding your field.
Find a Professor on campus that is teaching in your chosen field. Make an appointment and/or send him/her an email. Ask the Professor to help get you started. Ask which scholarly or artist works do they consider "Canons" of their field.
Find a professional OUTSIDE this University who works in the field you are interested in. Ask that person what works do they consider essential to the field.
Begin this assignment immediately and put into your Research Log. You will build upon you research log over time. You will turn in your entire Research Log for a grade in week 8. You will need to show evidence of all your research.
Assignment: Schedule an appointment with an advisor in your department to develop an academic plan.
Model weekly schedule
allocating time for class, studying, writing, work, and personal commitments.
This should be on a calendar
(paper or electronic) and planned until the end of the quarter. Whatever
the type of calendar you use, you need to bring to class and show me that
you started one.
WED-10/19
-You have scheduled an appointment with an advisor in your department to develop an academic plan.
-You have made a calendar (show me) of your weekly schedule allocating time for class, studying, writing, work, and personal commitments.
-You have begun your Research Log on CANONS
click here for an example of an Animation bibliography
For example: Here is a bibliography I put together on Animation.
Continue to look for on-campus or off-campus art/theatrical or performance event, or exhibition, event calendar. You may have to search for events off-campus for more art-related ones. Email me the full-desription of the two events. For of campus art exhibitions and events, start looking with PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. By Monday I want you to choose 2 unique locations.
Click here for ORAL PRESENTATION RESOURCES.
Due for Monday:
-read Chapter 5 pps 177-194, 199-208
-complete the Aplia assignment "Constructing Knowledge" on your Aplia account (worth 46 points)
IN-CLASS Exercise on facts/ beliefs / interpretation
Jeff Wall one, two, three, four, five, six
MON-10/24
DUE:
-You have read Chaffe Chapter 5 pps 177-194, 199-208
-You have completed the Aplia assignment "Constructing Knowledge" on your Aplia account
-You have chosen 2 Art exhibition performance realted events and have emailed me them
-You will submit the Writing Log for first review.
HELP WITH APLIA ACCOUNT? (CLICK)
What the Bleep do we know?, part 2
Dr. StrangeLove Bodily Fluids , Fluoridation
Discuss Reliability of Information:
Satire: The Onion
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"An Idiosyncratic History of the Color BLUE"
Group Project and writing Log:
An Idiosyncratic History of the Color PINK
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DUE for Wednesday:
Assignment: Visit the Writing Center webpage at http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/write/ and look at the "Online Resources" page. Download the "MLA Citation Guide" and the "Guide to Writing a Basic Essay." Be sure to read the "Guide to Writing a Basic Essay" before class.
WED-10/26
-You have visited: http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/write/ and looked at the "Online Resources" page. Download the "MLA Citation Guide" and the "Guide to Writing a Basic Essay." You have read the "Guide to Writing a Basic Essay" before class.
PRESENTATION FROM:
Cesar
GONZALEZ, Career Counselor
Career Development Center
Overview of Writing Center and MLA Basics.
Overview of article searches (keyword, author, subject, etc.), distinguishing between primary, secondary, popular, and scholarly sources. Overview of the research log assignment (also part of your Research Log due in Week 8).
In Class: Discuss primary, secondary, popular, and
scholarly sources. Discuss basic essay organization (introduction,
body paragraphs, conclusions) and writing from evidence.
Other Possible Discussions:
Discuss Guide to writing essays, view sample
Is tweeting making us twits? Can you find arguments FOR twitter?
Why do you think BLUE is "the idiosyncratic color" of the West, Why not PINK? How do eastern countries characterize color? Japan? India? China? How are colors like PINK, RED, YELLOW characterized in eastern nations versus the West?
DUE MONDAY:
-Read Chaffe Chapter 6 pps. 228-238, 251-259
-complete the Aplia assignment "Language and Thought" on your Aplia account
-go to MLA Citation Format, and printed out the PDF for your reference
-study and takes notes (put in your writing log) Guide to writing a Basic Essay
MON-10/31
DUE :
-You have Read Chaffe Chapter 6 pps. 228-238, 251-259
-You have completed the Aplia assignment "Language and Thought" on your Aplia account
-You have gone to MLA Citation Format, and printed out the PDF for your reference
-You have studied and taken notes (put in your writing log) Guide to writing a Basic Essay
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Your WRITING LOG #1 contents
Take and record the results from your Personality Test , turn this in on Wednesday.
IN CLASS LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT: Organizing Ideas, Using a Diagram and Creating an Outline.
Samples: Nuclear, Zoo, Satellites
Go to the library and complete 3 diagrams using 3 different topics.
DUE WEDNESDAY:
Read Chapter 7 in Chaffe, 227-288, 304-314
Aplia Assignment "Forming and Applying Concepts"
WED-11/2
DUE :
-You have Read Chaffe Chapter 7 pps. 227-288, 304-314
-You have completed the Aplia assignment "Forming and Applying Concepts"
PRESENTATION FROM CSULA HEALTH CENTER officials
IN CLASS LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT CONTINUED
(time providing)
DUE MONDAY:
Read Chapter 8 in Chaffe, pps. 322-328, 340-363
Aplia Assignment "Relating and Organizing"
Aplia assignment "Forming and Applying Concepts" (if not already finished)
MON-11/7
DUE :
-You have read Chapter 8 in Chaffe, pps. 322-328, 340-363
-Your have done the Aplia Assignment "Relating and Organizing"
In Class: Library session #2 (in final preparation for Research Log assignment due next week). Using your Research on the DIAGRAMS of 3 Topics, from last week, develop and OUTLINE from these. The Outline is the next step help you know how to prepare and organize an essay.
This will go into your RESEARCH LOG. Click for all the items that will go into your research log.
THEN, put your research FACTS into
a proper CITATION list. see MLA
style for citations. You must have 10
citations listed for your chosen sample topic. You may continue to work
on these citations on Wednesday.
WED-11/9
DUE :
-You have finished diagramming and outlining your 3 sample topics. You have chosen one sample topic and created 10 citations in MLA style.
-You have completed the Aplia assignment "Forming and Applying Concepts
In Class Reading:
'Building 58 is the Wrong Building' from the LA Times. Nov 4, 2011.
In class, read and analyze this article. Make notes, and circle the main points/ideas
Circle what you may think are the main ideas that explain the situation?
What are the most essential ideas that explain what happened?
How do your feel about this situation?
Read the Op-Ed article:
Do you agree with the author? How is this article different than the other article?
Using your diagrammatic format of circles create 3 different Diagrams, using the articles to fill in information:
One diagram that explains the event that happened in Afghanistan (inform)
One diagram that takes a position/opinion toward either continuing the use of drones, or abolishing the use of drones
Read the Chapter 9 article "The Singer Solution to World Poverty"
Read and answer the questions at the end in class. Put into your Writing Log.
In Class: Discuss the importance of citation, MLA citation, and how to write a basic essay (in preparation for the final paper).
DUE MONDAY:
Read Chapter 9 in Chaffe, pps. 369-385, 392-400
Aplia Assignment: "Thinking Critically About Moral Issues"
MON-11/14
DUE:
-You have read Chapter 9 in Chaffe, pps. 369-385, 392-400
-Answered Questions from "The Singer Solution to World Poverty" put into your Writing Logs
-You have done Aplia Assignment: "Thinking Critically About Moral Issues"
PRESENTATION FROM Marielena Becerra
Campus Involvement Coordinator
Center for Student Involvement
ORAL PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
WED-11/16
Read and Discuss in Class:
Reasoning:
Casual Fallacies: Questionable Cause, Misidentification,Post Hoc, Slippery Slope
Relevance Fallacies: Appeal to Authority, Tradition, Bandwagon, Pity, Fear, Pleading, Ignorance, Begging the Question, Straw Man, Red Herring, Personal Attack, Two Wrongs Make a Right,
David Brooks Op-Ed, New York Times, "Let's All Feel Superior"
Write 10 MLA citations for one of your "possible" Final Essay Topics:
DUE MONDAY:
Read Chapter 11 in Chaffe, pps. 456-467, 473-486
Aplia assignment "Reasoning Critically"
MON-11/21
DUE TODAY:
-You have Read Chapter 11 in Chaffe, pps. 456-467, 473-486
-You have done Aplia assignment "Reasoning Critically"
PRESENT ORAL REPORT ON ART EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE #1
In Class: Brief (6 minute) oral presentations of the first art exhibition or performance. Students break into three groups. Each student presenting to their group. Use the presentations as a springboard for further discussion.
ORAL
PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
WED-11/23
PRESENT ORAL REPORT ON ART EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE #2
In Class: Brief (6 minute) oral presentations of the second art exhibition or performance. Students break into three groups. Each student presenting to their group. Use the presentations as a springboard for further discussion.
ORAL PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
MON-11/28
Due: Research Log assignment.
Due: Writing Log
Due: Academic plan (signed by a departmental advisor) and a detailed schedule for next quarter (including second and third choices in case some courses are full). Put this in your writing log.
FINAL ESSAY IS DUE MONDAY DEC 5th
Possible Reading:
· "Residentially Chartered Centers"
(2009-2011 University Catalog, pp. 53-56)
Possible Discussion/Writing Journal Topics:
· What kinds of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research does
CSULA pursue through its various centers, institutes, and bureaus? How
do particular centers, institutes, and bureaus contribute to and advance
the mission of the University, and what opportunities exist for students
to participate in them?
WED-11/30
CLASS WILL NOT MEET ON THIS DAY.
USE THE TIME to work on your FINAL ESSAY.
I will be available during this time, in my office to answer any questions
THE FINAL ESSAY is due MONDAY, DEC 5th at 11:45am
NO LATE ESSAYS will be accepted
I will have FINISHED GRADING your essays by Wed, Dec.7th
I will have your FINAL GRADE in the class by no later than Friday, Dec. 9th
Check your APLIA ACCOUNT for your ESSAY SCORE and FINAL GRADE
On Dec 8th, I will put your graded essays in the Art Department Office for you to pick up. Room FA 327. (323) 343-4010
for your convenience: Final Exam Schedule for CSULA
4. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES.
A. ATTENDANCE.
Attendance is mandatory. Any absences not excused by a note from a doctor or a dean will negatively affect your participation grade (see participation below). I will take roll during every class. If you have an illness or family emergency that prevents you from attending class, you need to contact me as soon as possible (e-mail is usually the surest way). If you are late for class, it is your responsibility to make sure I don't have you recorded as absent. If you miss a class for any reason, whether excused or unexcused, it is your responsibility to contact someone from class to find out what you missed (do this before the next class meeting). You are also responsible for getting copies of any handout that was given out in your absence. After your second unexcused absence, any additional absence will knock 30 points off of your final grade (see Grade Scale below for the points scale for this class).
B. PARTICIPATION.
Overall, 75 points of your final grade are based on in-class participation. This does not mean simply showing up. Your participation will be evaluated using the following criteria:
-Doing the reading assignments before we discuss them.
-Turning in writing assignments on time.
-Active participation in all small-group work.
-Speaking in class discussions.
-Listening (in the active sense).
-Bringing the appropriate texts to class each day.
-Improving your writing in every regard, including your grammar and spelling.
Your participation grade will be negatively affected by any of the following (this is a short list):
-Leaving on your electronic devices. All laptops, cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices should be turned off and put away during class. This includes earphones and earpieces.
-Coming to class late and/or leaving class early.
-Failure to do the readings on time.
-Absences.
-Talking about non-course-related subjects during group activities.
- Talking during video screenings and/or while someone else has the floor.- -Putting your head down/falling asleep
D. RESEARCH, WRITING, AND OTHER ASSIGNMENTS.
You will have to complete several research and writing assignments (see below). All formal written assignments must be submitted by the due deadline and a hard copy must be brought to class on the date specified in the schedule. Students agree that by taking this course all required writing assignments may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. You may submit your papers in such a way that no identifying information about you is included.
Assignments:
· Personal narrative (why
College/Major) (25 points)
· Writing log (150 points)
· Research log (50 points)
· Final paper (350 points)
· Academic plan (10 points)
· Class Participation (75 points)
C. IN-CLASS EXAMS AND PRESENTATIONS.
· APLIA Assignments and Quizzes (290 points)
· 2 presentations in class worth a total of (50 points)
E. GRADE SCALE.
Your grade will be based on a 1000-point scale. You must complete every assignment to get a passing grade for this class. I will be happy to talk to you about how to improve your work before an assignment is due, as well as discuss with you how to improve for future assignments. However, all grades for this course are final: I will not listen to any arguments that your grade should be improved. The following is an approximation of the grade scale for this class:
925-1000 pts = A
900-924 pts = A-
875-899 pts = B+
825-874 pts = B
800-824 pts = B-
775-799 pts = C+
725-774 pts = C
700-724 pts = C-
675-699 pts = D+
625-674 pts = D
600-624 pts = D-
000-599 pts = F
As a courtesy you will find in-class assignments, projects in red, in the weekly outline above; readings are in blue. In-class Discussions and oral presentations in orange.
All due dates are subject to change per Professor's discretion.
for all APLIA related assignments, your due dates are clearly posted next to your assignment on the APLIA website. It is your responsibly to know and follow your due dates of each assignment on APLIA. failure to do so will directly effect your grade!
You are responsible for noting and remembering dues dates for all coursework and keeping on your own calendar. (see required supplies above)