Office: Room # 505

Office Phone: (219) 473-4254

Home Phone: (708) 895-8600

Office Hours: Monday, 4:00-7:00 p.m. (I am available to students during posted office hours or by phone at either office listed above.)

Course Time: Arranged

Course Description:

This course relates academic theory to work experience. It acknowledges our goal to be a “life long learner”. It is assessed by a supervising employer and the college coordinator who relate academics to employer.

About the Instructor:

James J. Adduci, B.A., JD. is a graduate of St. Joseph College, Calumet Campus (1969) and DePaul University (1974). He is a full-time instructor of the Paralegal Program and active in the Athletic Program at Calumet College of St. Joseph (since 1999) and a practicing lawyer in Illinois (since 1974). His main interest is in social justice, community affairs and government. He is active in community outreach projects and programs that assist those in need.

Hobbies: Horseback riding, Fly-Fishing, Antique Collecting and Civil War Southern History

Philosophy: "My hope is that we at CCSJ are able to instill in you the desire to be a life long learner and a competent responsible professional".

Prerequisites: None

Pamphlet: The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools

By: Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder
The foundation for Critical Thinking

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Learning Strategies:

This internship will use journaling, critical thinking analysis, paper writing communication and work related skills to relate academic information to the work experience.

Class Policy on Attendance:

MEETINGS WILL BE ARRANGED

Class Policy for Assignments:

1. The instructor will be available for individual or group counseling by appointment upon student request.

2. Any written work or written briefs must be typed (double-spaced) or written in ink on

8 ½ x 11-inch paper.

3. If for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of explanation to the registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your record.

A journal will be maintained by the student and turned in to coordinator and become the property of the college.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify learning opportunities in work place.

2. Relate academic theory to practical experiences.

3. Apply critical techniques to work problems.

4. Organize work experience into academic areas.

5. State social justice issues uncovered in job experience.

6. Describe action alternatives to social justice problems.

7. Describe the role of academics in your work experience.

8. Discuss the meaning of being a “life long learner”.

9. Students will be required to keep a journal documenting objectives of course.

10. Relate sponsor interests discovered in your work experience.

11. Demonstrate critical thinking techniques.

Assessment:

Evidence that the course objectives have been obtained will come from performance on presentations, written papers, journals and paper writing, evaluation of sponsors.

Grading Scale:

Grade	Points
A	100-92
A-	91-90
B+	89-88
B	87-82
B-	81-80
C+	79-78
C	77-72
C-	71-70
D+	69-68
D	67-62
D-	61-60
F	59 and below