Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | INT-1050-VO10 - Dimensions of Self & Society

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Kate Dailey
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jennifer Gundy

General Education Requirements

CCV 1st Semester Seminar

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

In this interdisciplinary first-semester seminar, students make the transition to college-level academic culture. This seminar is designed to help students develop the learning skills and habits of success that will support them throughout their college experience and as they consider career pathways. Reading, writing, and discussion are central to developing an understanding of academic and societal responsibility. Students critically examine the relationship between societal values, individual beliefs, ways of knowing, and cultural worldviews.

Essential Objectives

1. Interpret, analyze, and evaluate a text and its sources.
2. Demonstrate foundational information literacy, research skills, and academic honesty necessary for academic writing.
3. Demonstrate effective written communication skills, including active engagement in asynchronous online discussion.
4. Apply effective strategies for building new knowledge and skills through reflection on learning preferences, challenges, and goals.
5. Identify possible career goals and educational pathways.
6. Examine social issues through the lens of the individual and society.
7. Examine personal assumptions and biases, and ethical impacts of decision making and participation in society.
8. Consider issues from multiple perspectives and discuss, debate, and defend ideas with clarity and reason as part of a respectful learning community.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Integrated: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges the use of AI is an essential skill in today's world. By using genAI for specific purposes, students become equipped with relevant skills and tools necessary to thrive in a technology-driven society. Emphasizing the mastery of generative AI should empower you to harness its potential, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and preparing you for future challenges and opportunities. Be aware, however, that any time generative AI is used at any point in the assignment without attribution it may be considered a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

We will do a lot of reading, writing, and thinking about our reading and writing this semester. More specifically we will:

• engage in group discussions each week
• engage in analysis of reading materials through discussion posts and short essays
• respond to one another's ideas in writing
• listen to and respond to works of literature and commentary
• develop critical inquiry skills through research project
• apply research findings to larger course project

Evaluation Criteria

This courses uses a total points system to calculate final grades.

• Weekly discussion posts on prompts related to reading assignments and course assignments (10-15 points each as specified in individual assignments)
• Short Essay "My Name" -- 15 points
• Educational Autobiography -- 25 points
• PowerPoint -- "Taking a Position: Identity and Inclusion" -- 25 points
• Short Essay "Private Voice to Public Voice" -- 25 points
• Reading Worksheet "Danger of a Single Story" -- 25 points
• Project -- "Single Story Investigation Project" -- 50 points
• Career Assessment -- 15 points
• Course Wrap-Up and Synthesis: Rethinking "My Name" -- 15 points

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

I expect students to engage with our course throughout each week. To that end, it will be important to:

• Read/view/listen to all the assignment materials when they are assigned.
• Take your discussion posts seriously thinking carefully through the prompts, responding in well developed paragraphs, and providing meaningful responses to your classmates. Posts should demonstrate college-level writing and thinking, and go beyond quick opinions.
• Seek clarification for anything that is unclear to you so that you can engage with the discussion prompts with confidence.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Assignments are due on the dates specified on the course syllabus. Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days following a due date with a reduction of 3 points per day late. If you are uncertain about an assignment, my expectations, or what resources to use, PLEASE contact me early so that we can talk through your questions. Uncertainty about an assignment is not an excuse for late work. You can call or text me anytime at 216-408-2716 or you can email me at kxd00151@ccv.vsc.edu.
• In addition to emailing, texting, or calling me, Canvas is your greatest resource for this course. All due dates and expectations are provided in your Canvas shell.
• If you know in advance that you will not be able to complete an assignment (health issues, military service, etc.) please contact me prior to the due date to discuss options for completing that work.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity