Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | INT-1050-VR02 - 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

Carol Tashie
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Collin Lee

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 low cost ($50 or less) textbook or resource class. ***

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Spring 2024 textbook details will be available on 2023-11-06. 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-VR02 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

This in-person class will involve a mix of the following:

• Readings
• Hands-on Learning Activities
• Videos
• Writing Assignments
• Small and Large Group Discussions
• Presentations

Flow of Semester

This Flow of the Semester and the Weekly Schedule (found further down on this page) are only guidelines and are subject to change based on the professor’s assessment of the interest and needs of the students.

• Section I: Discovering the Self
• Section II: Short Fiction and Non-Fiction
• Section III: : Plato’s The Allegory of the Cave
• Section IV: The Hate U Give
• Section V: Global Social Issues

Textbooks:

• The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas
• The Dimensions Reader, Deb Stewart

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation and Grading

• Attendance and Class Participation 15%
• Assignments (written, oral, quizzes, etc) 65%
• Discussion Posts 10%
• Final Portfolio 10%

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

Expectations:

• This is a college class and college-level behavior, attention, and engagement are expected of all students.
• Respect for all students, the instructor, and for all points of view and opinions are essential components of this class.
• Stretch yourself. This class is a foundation for the rest of your college career – the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.
• This is an in-person class and you will find all assignments on Canvas each week.
• Use of cell phones (for phone calls, texting, or social media) is not permitted in class. Students may use laptops or tablets but use is limited to relevant class work and material.
• Homework will almost always be posted on Canvas. Check Canvas soon after class so you will have time to ask for clarification if the assignment is unclear or you have questions. Email Carol (Carol.Tashie@CCV.edu) early in the week in order to receive a timely response.
• Canvas will clearly state how to turn in your assignment (online, paper copy, etc.). It is important that you submit your assignments as indicated on Canvas.
• Bring to each class: Notebook, USB memory stick, pen/pencil. You may use a laptop or tablet in class.
• You can email Carol (Carol.Tashie@CCV.edu) at any time if you have questions. You can also send Carol a message through the Canvas Inbox (found on the left side of Canvas in the green sidebar).

Attendance and Participation

• If you are absent from class, you are still responsible for the homework and the assignments from the missed class (homework will be on Canvas). Ideally, you will develop a buddy system with another student(s) to get missed assignments when needed. If you still have questions or need help, email Carol at Carol.Tashie@ccv.edu.
• Attention and active participation are expected of all students at all times. Active participation includes contributing to all small and large group discussions, assignments, learning activities, and group projects.
• Active participation in class discussions significantly contributes to your final grade.
• Attendance and Participation combined are worth 15% of your final grade.

Final Portfolio

Students are responsible for developing a portfolio of skills and accomplishments to be turned in at the end of the semester. The final portfolio is a compilation and thoughtful analysis of the work and achievements students have accomplished throughout the semester and the relevance to future classes. The final portfolio is worth 10% of your final grade. Complete instructions and the due date for the portfolio will be provided on Canvas, but may include some or all of the following skills:

1. 1. Engaging with classmates in meaningful ways

   2. Understanding learning strengths and needs

   3. Overcoming a difficulty or challenge

   4. Using the VSCS Library

   5. Accessing CCV supports such as Learning Center, Tutor.com, etc.

   6. Exploring Career and Educational Opportunities

   7. Meeting with your CCV Advisor and/or Financial Aid Counselor

   8. Communicating in a professional manner

   9. Getting out of your comfort zone

   10. Explaining one more thing you are proud to have accomplished this semester

Missing & Late Work Policy

1. All students should strive for submitting all assignments ON TIME.
2. The only way to get full points for an assignment is to submit it on time.
3. Anytime an assignment is not submitted on time, it will be marked with a zero (0) in GradeBook.
4. Once the assignment is submitted and accepted (based on the criteria below), a grade will replace the zero.
5. If you are absent from class, you are still responsible for the assignments from the missed class (assignments will be on Canvas). Ideally, you will develop a buddy system with another student(s) to get missed assignments when needed. If you still have questions or need help, email Carol at Carol.Tashie@ccv.edu.

Will Late Work be Accepted?

In the first half of our semester (week #1 through week #7), late submissions will be accepted only under these conditions:

• Email Carol before the due date to ASK if a late submission of an assignment will be accepted.
• If Carol agrees to a late submission for that assignment, a new due date will be assigned.
• If the late assignment is submitted on or before the new due date, it will be accepted but points will be deducted for lateness.
  
  • The number of points deducted will be based on how many days past the original due date the assignment is submitted
• If the late assignment is not submitted on or before the new due date, it will not be accepted at all.
• Decisions regarding acceptance of late work will be based on a student's circumstances and how often that student has asked for an extension before.
• A student who consistently submits late assignments may be denied a new due date for future assignments.

In the second half of the semester (week #8 through week #15), it will be much harder for a late submission request to be accepted. Decisions will be made based on a student's work in the first half of the semester and what extenuating circumstances the student is experiencing.

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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