The following schedule is subject to change according to the needs of the class. I will announce any changes to this schedule should the need present itself.
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September 3 |
Introductions—Who's in the class? |
| M |
September 8 |
Introduction—The big picture: UMD's place in the world. CLA's place at UMD. |
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September 10 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
September 15 |
Getting started: Life in the college classroom. How is it different from high school?
TASK: Map out a web-page project. |
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September 17 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
September 22 |
Who are your teachers?
TASK: Divide into groups for the web-page project and brainstorm topics/approaches. |
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September 24 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
September 29 |
Preparing for midterms
TASK: Discuss successful and unsuccessful study strategies. |
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October 1 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
October 6 |
Setting goals.
TASK: Begin major exploration assignment. Formulate questions about majors and goals. |
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October 8 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
October 13 |
Writing and critical thinking.
TASK: Develop arguments and apply them to web-page and major exploration assignments. |
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October 15 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
October 20 |
Self-presentation.
TASK: Develop a look for the web-page project. |
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October 22 |
Group study practicum |
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October 27 |
How do we define success?
Major presentations.
TASK: Prepare for debates. |
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October 29 |
Group study practicum |
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November 3 |
Debate day |
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November 5 |
Group study practicum |
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November 10 |
Debate day, continued.
Submit drafts of web-page reports for peer review. |
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November 12 |
Group study practicum |
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November 17 |
Meet the professors. |
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November 19 |
Group study practicum |
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November 24 |
Meet the professors, continued. |
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November 26 |
Group study practicum |
| M |
December 1 |
The home stretch, reflections on the first semester.
TASK: Finishing touches on the web page. |
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December 3 |
Group study practicum |
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December 8 |
Evaluation and review.
The web pages must be completed by this date. |
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December 10 |
Group study practicum |