COR 110 The Global Experience
COR 110: A COURSE ABOUT
S O LV I N G P R O B L E M S
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Viewpoints determine our actions. But how
often do we think about where our views come
from? This course will ask you to examine
whether your beliefs are grounded in evidence
and reason. That’s crucial if you—the next
generation of leaders—are going to solve the
problems facing our world.
Course description: This first-year seminar examines personal and social responsibility in domestic and global contexts. In developing their own view of the world and its many peoples,
societies, and environments, students will evaluate the complex relationships that may both promote and obstruct human interaction. The course emphasizes critical thinking and
creativity focused on contemporary and salient issues as informed by their historical contexts. The seminar is inquiry-based, writing intensive, and taught from a variety of perspectives.
Course themes
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
DIFFERENCE
What is our responsibility to others?
What is meant by “diversity?”
Are there limits to social responsibility?
Does diversity matter? In what ways?
How do we act upon our responsibility
to others?
How do we respond to difference in the
world?
PERSPECTIVES
Learn to view issues from multiple perspectives
and to understand how your views are formed.
What you’ll learn
EVIDENCE
Learn to base judgments on evidence,
understand what counts as valid information, and
understand research purposes and methods.
CLEAR WRITING
Learn to write in a way that is clear, organized,
and thorough and demonstrates critical thinking.
How we’ll go about that learning
D A I LY J O U R N A L
due 8:00AM
>400 words
can skip up to two
Optional: print & turn in for
ungraded feedback.
D A I LY C L A S S D I S C U S S I O N
ungraded
T H R E E R E A C T I O N PA P E R S
Due as indicated in schedule.
Late papers earn a zero.
Topics:
One must be a speaker/event on campus.
One must be an opinion column/essay in a
major news outlet. See link on blog.
The third may be either of the above or a
TED talk (TED.com).
Feedback & grading via rubric on blog.
Your reaction paper grade is the point
total on all three papers divided by 14.
Bonus: ½ point each for self-analyses.
Available only for the 1st and 2nd papers.
See form on blog. Deadline is the class
after you get your work back from me.
TWO WORKS IN PROGRESS
PA P E R S
Due as indicated in schedule.
Feedback & grading via rubric on blog.
Bonus: 5 points each for self-analyses.
Available only if your original grade
was below 85. See form on blog.
Deadline is the class period after you
get your work back from me.
T E R M PA P E R
Due during exam period.
Grading via rubric on blog.
Expectations
RESPECT
o Speak respectfully to others.
o Listen respectfully when others
are speaking.
o Digital devices are for notes or
research.
RESPONSIBILITY
o Complete assignments
thoroughly.
o Turn in work promptly.
o While there is no attendance
requirement, there is an
expectation of attendance.
Perfect attendance earns 3
points on the final grade.
o Notify me in advance of any
absences, with explanation.
Doctor’s notes are appreciated.
INTEGRITY
o Intellectual dishonesty ruins
careers. Be honest and submit
work that is your own.
o If you want help from other
people, consult me first so we
can talk about boundaries.
o I’ll handle violations according
to Elon’s judicial code.
WHAT YOU CAN
EXPECT OF ME
I want you to succeed. That means I will:
o Challenge you.
o Help identify where you need improvement.
o Celebrate progress.
o Make clear the purpose of assignments and activities.
o Judge your work on quality, not whether I agree.
o Explain evaluation criteria.
o Provide feedback within two weeks.
o Be available to meet outside class.
o Reply to emails within 48 hours.
o Treat you fairly and with respect.
I will NOT give extra credit, because it does nothing to help
you learn, nor drop your lowest grade, because I provide
opportunities for formative feedback.
How your grade is calculated
three
reaction
papers
20%
daily
journals
10%
A: superlative work
B: above-average work
C: good work
D: deficient work
F: unacceptable work
two worksin-progress
papers
10%
FINAL
GRADE
60%
semester
paper
Dr. Scott Windham
swindham@elon.edu
336.278.5841 (o)
919.370.4340 (h)
Carlton 336
office hours MWF by appointment