SYLLABUS FOR SEMINAR PLUS
Term: Spring, 2000 (992) (January 10 - April 19, 2000)
Course Number: Arts & Sciences 101A
Instructor: Kathleen C. Galovic
Office:
Office Phone:
E-mail: kgalovic@hotmail.com
Home Phone(optional): 219-942-9922
Office Hours:
Course Time: Monday and Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Course Description:
This course is designed to assist new students in adapting to the pressures and problems facing college students today. Topics to be covered include everything from reading the current college catalogue to how to get in touch with your professor.
Prerequisites: None
Textbooks and Materials: 1. BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT David Ellis
2. CALUMET COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH 1998-1999 CATALOGUE
3. Composition notebook
4. Selected Biography
5. Dictionary
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.
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
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. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar 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 219-4734259. 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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
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).
Class Policy on Attendance:
Attendance (5% of grade) - because so much material is discussed, and because this course is designed to
create successful students, attendance is extremely important.
Students missing between nine and eleven hours of contact time will receive a lowered grade.
Students missing more than eleven hours will be asked to drop this course
Course Objectives:
Students in this course will:
1. To build confidence in speaking before a group.
2. To design and deliver an effective speech.
3. To improve listening skills.
4. To give constructive criticism.
5. To take initiative and work independently.
6. To develop a positive attitude toward public speaking.
7. To continue to develop effective speaking skills after the course ends.
Grading Scale:
Final
Students will not receive letter grades for their speeches but may inquire about their progress at any time. Failure to complete any assignment will lower a student’s final grade one (1) letter. Late speeches will be docked one (1) letter grade.
Format for Written Assignments:
Students are expected to prepare outlines for all extemporaneous speeches according to guidelines given in class.