Course Syllabus

Summer 2023 | INT-1050-VR01 - Dimensions of Self & Society

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Faculty

Brad Houk
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Collin Lee

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 (both in class and online) are central to developing an understanding of academic and societal responsibility. Students will start by analyzing personal beliefs and styles of thinking and then begin to look at how others and society view core concepts such as power, dissent, alienation, oppression, and freedom.

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 oral and written communication skills in both online and classroom settings.
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.

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 course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Summer 2023 textbook details will be available on 2022-11-28. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

INT-1050-VR01 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

The course objectives will be met through a variety of teaching methods and strategies that will address a diversity of learning styles and Habits of Mind which may include, but not be limited to: online class and small-group discussions, group and individual projects, film clips, literature readings, essay writing, presentations, speaking, teaching, collaborating, and other relevant assignments and fun activities.

Evaluation Criteria

Points (5–200) will be awarded for contributions and responses to: 1) Posts, threads, and discussions on readings, videos, and films; 2) Responses to classmates in online threads; 3) A research project; and, 4) Other relevant assignments, exercises, and projects. Be sure to always follow the instructions for each assignment. Complete all assignments by their due dates. If you miss the due date, move on to the next assignment and take the loss. DO NOT EXPECT LATE WORK TO BE ACCEPTED but always find a way to turn in your work no matter how late it might be without any expectation that will change your grade. Other rules include: 1) NEVER GIVE UP; 2) THINK DEEPLY ABOUT THINGS THAT MATTER; and, 3) ALWAYS DO COLLEGE-LEVEL WORK. Meanwhile, for a general understanding of letter grades, please read the Letter Grade Criteria.

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

Class attendance and participation is essential and required. All students are expected to participate fully and respectfully and in a timely manner. To participate, students must complete all reading, writing, listening, and viewing assignments by their respective due dates. Our assignments and classes build on each other, therefore, it is important to keep up with the work. Do not fall behind. I expect everyone to try, to push themselves, to take risks, and to create a safe, nurturing, respectful classroom environment for everyone equally.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Late work is not accepted as a general rule. Meet the deadlines. Our in-person class relies on well-thought-out, group discussions in our weekly threads. Failure to due the readings, listenings, viewings of the literature, videos/films, or podcasts/broadcasts undermines the spirit of the class and growth from the course. Keep up with the work. Meet the deadlines. And contribute to our discussions so the whole class can learn together.

However, if you want me to see your late work, email it to me or show me in class.

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.

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