CLA 1001
Schedule
Schedule
The following schedule is especially subject to change according to the needs of the class. I will announce any changes to this schedule should the need present itself.
| W | September 9 | Introductions: Why are we here? |
| M | September 14 | Visualizing the ideal UMD and understanding the real one TASK: The Ethical Self-Interest Survey Welcome Week response e-mail due. |
| W | September 16 | Group study practicum |
| M | September 21 | Learning Styles The Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education: "http://www.d.umn.edu/~clasa/cla1001/SA/learningstyles.htm" TASK: Complete the learning styles inventory in the New Student Guide and discuss results. |
| W | September 23 | Group study practicum |
| M | September 28 | Setting goals. TASK: Begin major exploration assignment. Formulate questions about majors and goals. |
| W | September 30 | Group study practicum Guest speaker: Janet Pribyl, Career Services |
| M | October 5 | Webpage topics workshop TASK: Form into small groups and identify topics related to UMD for discussion on the group's webpage. Cultural Event Response Papers are due. |
| W | October 7 | Group study practicum |
| M | October 12 | Webpage workshop TASK: Meet in Kirby Plaza 143 to get the basics on web-page development. |
| W | October 14 | Group Study Practicum UMD Major/Minor Expo in the Kirby Student Center |
| M | October 19 | Midterm Reflection
Major Exploration Presentations TASK: Provide an overview of and discuss experiences in classrooms, campus clubs, events, residence life. Apply these to webpage projects. Do you want to earn points for writing an Opinion Piece? Today is the deadline for letting me know and deciding on a topic. |
| W | October 21 | Group study practicum Guest Speaker: Lyndsey Anderson, International Education Office |
| M | October 26 | Major Exploration presentations and wrap-up Major exploration reports are due Web pages are due Opinion Piece is due |
| W | October 28 | Group study practicum |
There will be on additional class meeting or social event to be determined by instructors and students some time between October 28th and the end of the semester.
24 September 2009