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RC 100 Leisure in a Diverse Culture - 740 & 741 (8 weeks)
Spring 2013 (Online)
*(Subject to Change)
Instructors
Office
Office Hours
Telephone
Email
K.T. (Kyoung Tae) Kim
212 Parker Hall
Wed 2:00~3:30p.m. & Thurs 3:15~4:45p.m.
573) 651-2470
kkim@semo.edu
Textbook
Russell, R.V. (2005). Pastimes: The context of contemporary leisure (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL:
Sagamore Publishing.
General Aim of the Course
This course will discuss leisure and its impact on contemporary culture, diverse populations, and the
lives of individuals. It also will discuss trends in contemporary American society that are related to
leisure.
Course Objectives
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Define the concepts, theories of behavior, and philosophical implications of leisure, work, play,
games and recreation.
Understand the impact of cultural diversity on leisure.
Relate to the constraints to leisure felt by members of certain diverse populations.
Analyze major characteristics and trends in contemporary American society that are related to
leisure.
Analyze sociological and psychological perspectives of leisure as they apply to individuals and
groups.
Analyze the role of leisure in total wellness, especially stress management.
Describe the impact of the leisure industry on the American economy.
Articulate personal values and a life plan for leisure.
Describe the relationship between the natural world and people’s leisure choices.
Communicate effectively with others via written, verbal, and electronic means.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Students will be able to articulate the impact of diversity on leisure.
Students will analyze sociological and psychological perspectives of leisure as they apply to
individuals and groups.
Students will analyze trends in contemporary American society that are related to leisure.
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Course Policies
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Due Dates - Due dates for assignments are firm. Participation will be graded for each class unit. Units
are based on the chapters in the text. NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE GIVEN. If you are going to be
unable to participate due to a scheduled University activity, it is YOUR responsibility to notify the professor
PRIOR TO the day/time in order to make arrangements as deemed appropriate by the professor.
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Class Participation – Student are expected to attend and participate in class discussion. Students
are responsible for everything covered in class. Although this is course is 8 weeks long you will
still meet the requirements for a 3 credit hour course. Students should anticipate approximately 1
to 1 1/2 hours per day on the course. Weekend and evening work will be allowed, so plan wisely.
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Exams – Students are expected to be presented for all scheduled exams. Make up exams only be
made if the student contacts the instructor prior to exam of an unforeseen event or emergency.
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Papers - All papers and assignments will be professional in appearance; that is, they should be
word processed using 12 point Times Roman font with 1 inch margins and double line spaced. All
assignments that require citation of sources and references must be submitted in the proper APA
format (see: http://library.semo.edu/learn/citing.shtml). Please seek help from the Center for
Writing Excellence or Online Writing Lab (OWL) if you have extra challenges with writing (see:
http://ustudies.semo.edu/writing or http://ustudies.semo.edu/writing/owl.asp.).
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Technology
All written out-of-class assignments will be turned in using Drop Box. The course grade book will
be maintained online for student viewing using Grade Book. All of these may be accessed through
the course web site. All communication via e-mail will be sent to the student’ Southeast email
account, the student is responsible for checking this account regularly for class communication.
Instructor usually will respond to your email within 48 hours. Please give the instructor at least 48
hours (excluding weekends) to respond to it.
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Academic Honesty – Academic misconduct or dishonesty is inconsistent with membership in an
academic community and cannot be accepted. Violations of academic honesty represent a serious
breach of discipline and may be considered grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal
from the University. Academic Honesty Southeast Missouri State University has a very clear
definition of academic dishonesty and plagiarism which can be found in the University Bulletin at
http://www.semo.edu/bulletin/pdf/2009Bulletin.pdf. Additional information may be located on the
Judicial Affairs Web page at http://www6.semo.edu/stuconduct/
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Disabilities - Any student who has learning or physical disability should inform the instructor of
any accommodations they might require. Policies and services are available to students with
disabilities and more information may be located at http://www.semo.edu/cs/services/lec.htm.
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All questions regarding this class should be addressed to the instructor. If the student has further
queries or if their concerns are not addressed to their satisfaction they should contact Dr. Joe Pujol,
651-2197.
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Helpful University Resources:
Here are a couple of links to online resources that will help you with this class. If you have
questions go to these websites. They have lots of helpful information on the various aspects of
taking this course online and troubles that you might run into.
Southeast Online technical support page: http://online.semo.edu/help
Online student guidebook and demonstration course: http://online.semo.edu
Course Requirements and Grading
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Online Exams (3 exams & final exam)
Practice Exam
Personal Values Report
Recreation Activity Report and Presentation
Class discussion (Forum)
Time Analysis
Leisure and Recreation in the News Article
Total
Distribution of Points for Final Grades
Your grade will be based on the points you achieve.
Points
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
Course Contents
Meaning of Leisure
Having fun
Explanations
Leisure & Life Span
Leisure’s Anthropology
Common Culture
Taboo Recreation
Of time and Work
Grades
A
B
C
D
F
200 points
25 points
50 points
100 points
240 points
50 points
25 points
690 points