ICE 1111
1. Each student develops critical skills. S/he will
a. articulate an understanding of a text (book, essay, poem, artwork, film, lectures, and discussion).
(5 - 8, 4A:1)
b. name the perspective or bias in a text. (5 - 12, 3A:14)
c. relate the significance of a text to personal experience. (5 - 8, 4A:1)
d. expand and deepen personal perspective by listening, reading, writing, and speaking. (5 - 12,
3A:9)
e. recognize how personal perspectives, prejudices, and biases, affect self and community. (5 - 12,
3A:14)
f.
stimulate personal creativity.
g. develop awareness of and critical response to political, social and religious issues in a variety of
situations.
2. Each student develops ability to communicate credibly and confidently. S/he will
a. be able to identify important characteristics and qualities of the audience with which one is
communicating. (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6, 8)
b. understand that any written or spoken communication is motivated by at least one purpose. (5 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6, 8)
c. utilize credible sources in the research paper and a persuasive speech. (5 - 12, 3A:12)
d. utilize library lab research skills in written and oral texts. (5 - 12, 3A:12)
e. spend time in prewriting activities both for written and oral communications.
(5 - 8,
4A:1)
f.
organize oral and written communications relevant to audience, purpose, and subject. (5 - 8,
4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6, 8)
g. compose and revise drafts and practice speeches. (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6)
h. read papers, listen to speeches, and offer written and verbal critiques of each other’s work.
i.
distinguish between revising and editing. (5 - 8, 4A:1)
j.
incorporate feedback when revising an oral or written communication.
k. use correct spelling and grammar, and appropriate syntax.
l.
complete a formal research paper. (5 - 12, 3A:12)
m. use interpersonal skills in group interaction as well as in task group function.
n. be aware of both the intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of communication.
(5 - 12,
3A:13, 14)
o. recognize and be attentive to the ways people use language. (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6)
p. appreciate the value and power of communication. (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6, 13, 14, 15)
q. take responsibility for one’s communication and its impact on others. (5 - 8, 4A:1)
(5 - 12,
3A:8, 13, 14)
3. Each student develops ability to be self-reflective. S/he will
a. recognize personal responsibility to the larger community
b. be aware of one’s personal spiritual resources and traditions, especially the Benedictine tradition
of sharing, extending hospitality, reverencing all of creation, embracing stewardship, and
pursuing peace and justice.
c. articulate the relationship between simple meditation practices, creative solutions to problems
and responsible living.
d. be attuned to the need for the care of self and others.
e. participate in and reflect on service activities in the larger community.
f.
recognize personality traits, gifts, and limitations and how they influence relationships,
communities and cultures.
g. recognize how individuals, communities, and cultures have the potential to transform the world.
Practice
Students write at least three essays (process approach with drafts, peer feedback, teacher
feedback) and a research paper with a minimum of five different sources, keep journals of their
community service activities, do topic and question focused writing reflections on at least six occasions
during the semester, and do bi-weekly journal writes in class. (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15)
Assignment/Assessment
Grades will be determined by:
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 Quality of 3 essays, the research paper, and 3 speeches (essays & speeches 100 points each,
research paper 200 points). (5 - 12, 3A:6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15)
 Completion of exercises: writing and speaking
 Writing reflections (5 - 8, 4A:1) (5 - 12, 3A:9, 14, 15)
 Large and small group attendance and participation including reflection sheets. (5 - 12, 3A:9, 15)
 Service learning and service learning journals. (5 - 12, 3A:15)
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