The Undergraduate Center...a great place to start!

Department Joint Syllabus, Fall 2009
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Package
Speech/Sociology/Philosophy

This Joint Syllabus is for the three "Undergraduate Center" classes which meet 9-11:50 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each syllabus will cover about four weeks at a time, and will keep you up to date on what you need to know.  

Check here to see what you should read before class, when the next test is, what the instructor's objectives are, etc. Because all three instructors plan the assignments to connect with each other, and because they often" team teach" together, you will notice that some of the reading assignments are the same for more than one class, or that you will use a written assignment in more than one class. That's one of the advantages of The Undergraduate Center! And since these three classes are a "package," you will notice that there won't be three big mid-term tests on the same day!

You will notice that some of your classes are "BlackBoard Enhanced." That means there is material on the Internet in support of the class, and you may even be able to use the internet to do some of your assignments. When you "log in" to the BlackBoard course, you will need to use as your User name = last eight digits of photo ID number and your
Password = last four digits of Social Security Number
all lower case, and with no spaces or dashes between the numbers. 

Click on the individual icon for each of the classes below to log into the BlackBoard support for this class.

Or go to the Triton BlackBoard Course server at this address: http://blackboard1.triton.edu/

Click on "Log In" and enter your "USERID" and "PASSWORD," and you will see the classes to which you have access.      


[Speech]
Speeech
[Psychology]
Sociology

[Philosophy]
Philosophy


The semester is divided into several units; go directly to the unit you want by selecting from the list below.
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4



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 UNIT ONE OBJECTIVES:

[PHL101]Intro to Philosophy (PHL101)
  1. Explain the basic meaning of "philosophy" and the basic meaning of the terms "metaphysics," "ethics" and "epistemology."
  2. Explain, compare and contrast five different "ways of knowing" and be able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of each of the five ways.
  3. Give several different reasons for "silence" in class, and be able to compare them.
  4. Define what an "A.A." a "B.A." an "M.A." and a "Ph.D." mean in terms of "ways of knowing."
  5. Compare "separate" and "connected" procedural knowing, and begin to put "connected knowing" into practice in class.
  6. Be able to begin to answer the question "How should one live?"
[PSY100]Intro to Sociology (SOC100)
  1. Become acquainted with the history and roots of sociology and its interdisciplinary nature.
  2. Be able to discuss the varying viewpoints taken by professionals in the field. Who were the founders of the discipline and what did they contribute?
  3. Learn to differentiate and to apply the three theoretical perspectives, identified by American sociologists, which they believe guide research in the social sciences.
  4. Be able to answer the question "Why does each of these viewpoints remain viable in the field of sociology?"
[SPE101]Effective Speech (SPE101)
  1. Define terms essential to a study of speech communication including:
    1. Communication
      Interaction model of communication
      Interpersonal communication
      Action model of communication
      Intrapersonal communication
      Closure
      Self-Disclosure
      Noise
  2. Describe the differences between speech and writing;
  3. Identify the functions of the three parts of a speech;
  4. Begin to apply theory to practice by preparing and presenting your first speech.


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UNIT ONE DAILY SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

Monday, Aug. 24
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
Classes are shorter, with "ice-breaker" survey and refreshments at end. First class: 9 - 9:30. Second class 9:35 - 10:05. Third class 10:15 - 10:45. Icebreaker/survey assignment: 10:50 - 11:20. This will take place in RC-215. (This applies to today's schedule only.)
PHILOSOPHY "Fundamental Questions" introduction to course. (Ice-Breaker survey is due at 11:30 a.m. or earlier.)
SOCIOLOGY: Introduction to Course.  Please acquire text (Curry, Sociology for the Twenty-first Century) and read Chapter 1& 2  for Wednesday.  (Note:  in the new, 5th edition of this text, they separated the old Chapter 1 into two short chapters. I will continue to lump them both together, as if they were still just one chapter.)
SPEECH: Introduction to Course; Assignment -- Read Chapter 1 and take online quiz by 9 A.M., Friday, August 28. Take the quiz by going to http://blackboard1.triton.edu   and logging into the speech course. Your log in ID is the last 8 digits of your student ID number (which can be found on your student ID card. And your password is the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Wednesday, August 26
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in Unit 1 Hand-out "The Equality of Things" (Chuang Tzu). (Also available on-line in BlackBoard Enhanced PHL101 course website.) Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY: Continue introduction to sociology. Have read Chapter 1 & 2 in Curry, Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Speech communication--some theory and basic premises.
Friday, August 28
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Joint Philosophy/Sociology 9:00 to 10:20, R-213;
Speech 10:35-11:45 R-211
GROUP B--
Speech 9:00 to 10:20, R-213
Joint Philosophy/Sociology 10:35-11:45 R-211

PHILOSOPHY: Have read through p.34 in hand-out Women's Ways of Knowing (13 pages). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY:  Same assignment as Wednesday.
SPEECH: Interpersonal encounter group activity. Assignment -- Read handout Interpersonal Encounter and the Five Levels of Communication by Powell (available online by going to: http://blackboard1.triton.edu   and logging into the speech course). Take online quiz by 9 A.M., Wed., Sept. 2.
Monday, Aug. 31
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Joint Speech/Philosophy 9:00 to 10:20, R-211;
Sociology 10:35-11:45 R-207
GROUP B--
Sociology 9:00 to 10:20, R-207;
        Joint Speech/Philosophy 10:35-11:45, R- 211

PHILOSOPHY: Have read through p.34 in hand-out Women's Ways of Knowing (13 pages). Quiz. (See Speech)
SOCIOLOGY:   Chapter 1 & 2 in Curry, Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Interpersonal and Intrapersonal communication processes; Self-disclosure. Discuss hand-out, Interpersonal Encounter and the Five Levels of Communication by Powell. (See Philosophy). Speech Assignment 1 will be distributed and discussed.  Assignment -- Read Chapter 10 in text. Take online quiz by 9 A.M., Friday, Sept. 4.
Wednesday, Sept. 2

PHILOSOPHY: Have read through p. 51 in handout Women's Ways of Knowing (17 pages). Quiz. 
SOCIOLOGY: Have read Chapter 1 & 2 in Curry, Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.  (See Philosophy).
SPEECH: How to introduce and conclude a speech presentation. Creating the speaker's outline. 
Friday, Wednesday, Sept. 4
PHILOSOPHY: Have read through p. 75 in handout Women's Ways of Knowing (24 pages). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY: Read Chapter 3 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Outlining Lab Session. Assignment: Do your first writing assignment online by going to:  http://blackboard1.triton.edu   and logging into the speech course. Click on September 4 Writing Assignment  Due: Monday, September 7


Monday, August 7 LABOR DAY No Classes.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in handout Women's Ways of Knowing through p. 119 (31 pages). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY: Continue with Chapter 3 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Speech Presentations.
Friday, Sept. 11
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in handout Women's Ways of Knowing through p. 235 (34 pages). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY: Conclude Chapter 3; begin Chapter 4 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Speech Presentations.
Monday, Sept. 14
PHILOSOPHY: Discussion and in-Class Exercise on Women's Ways of Knowing. Counts as 5 quiz grades.
SOCIOLOGY:   Conclude Chapter 3; begin Chapter 4 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Speech Presentations.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in unit 1 hand-out: The Gospel of the Buddha. Quiz. (Also available on-line in BlackBoard Enhanced PHL101 course.)
SOCIOLOGY:  Chapter 4 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century. Bring your questions by way of review for the exam this coming Friday.
SPEECH: Speech Presentations.
 
 


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UNIT TWO OBJECTIVES:

[PHL101]Intro to Philosophy (PHL101)
  1. Develop several answers to the question "How should one live?" and begin to compare and evaluate those answers.
  2. Be able to explain the meanings of the terms "happiness;" "virtue;" "vice;" "karma;" "Atman;" "Yoga;"  "Categorical Imperative;" "Utilitarianism;" "Will to Power" and "just caring."
[PSY100]Intro to Sociology (SOC100)
  1. What is deviance?  Is it just another word for "pervert"? What does moral socialization have to do with deviance?
  2. Understand the various theories about causes of deviance, especially Merton's Typology of Individual Adaptations to anomie. How does strain cause deviance?
  3. Is there any relationship between deviance and how we are socialized?
  4. Can the culture I have been socialized into affect whether or not I am defined by sociologists as deviant? For example, if I am a Kwakiutl and I sacrifice my slave to show off at a potlatch, is that murder, or just a routine aspect of ritual?
  5. What can counteract the forces of deviant socialization?
  6. What are the kinds of interactions, groups and organizations? What are some consequences of bureaucracy?
[SPE101]Effective Speech (SPE101)
  1. Identify a variety of ways to participate in group discussion;
  2. Identify a variety of ways to develop a discussion by using supportive information;
  3. Explain the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication;
  4. Acquire "power" listening skills as well as techniques to help others effectively listen to us;
  5. Acquire skills in utilizing electronic databases to find supportive information;
  6. Apply theory to practice by preparing for and engaging in group discussion as both participants and evaluators 


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UNIT TWO DAILY SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

Friday, Sept. 18
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: DIFFERENT SCHEDULE TODAY!
GROUP A--
Philosophy  10:35-11:45 R-211
GROUP B--
Philosophy 9:00 to 10:20 R-211

PHILOSOPHY:  PHILOSOPHY: Have read in unit 1 hand-out: The Apology (PLato). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY:    FIRST EXAM : SEPT. 18 !!   It covers Chapters 1, 2, 3.  Good luck to all !   There will be no formal class held today. Instead, go into the  "Discussions"  area of Sociology homepage on BlackBoard, and participate in most recently added discussion. For  next week, continue discussion of Chapter 4 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century, but also have read Ch. 5.
SPEECH: No classroom session. Instead, do assignment online. Go into the online speech course, and click on Sept. 18 in the course menu on the left. There, you will find an online writing activity regarding listenting and a writing assignment. Due: September 21. Also, QUIZ -- Read chapter 4 and take online quiz by 9 A.M., September 23.
Monday, Sept. 21
PHILOSOPHY: Have read pp. 1-9 in unit 2 hand-out, first part of Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle).
SOCIOLOGY:   Have read Chapters 4 & 5 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century. 
SPEECH: Introduction to group communication. Read Chapter 19 in text and take online QUIZ by 9 A.M., September 30.


Wednesday, Sept. 23
PHILOSOPHY:  Have read pp. 10-17 in unit 2 hand-out, second part of Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle).  (Hand-out chart "Aristotle on the Virtues" to accompany the text reading is also available on-line here.) QUIZ.
SOCIOLOGY:  In class we will finish Ch. 4 and continue our discussion of Chapter 5 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH:  Speech assignment will be given out, and discussion groups will be formed.
[Last day to make up incompletes from previous semester]
Friday, Sept. 25
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: DIFFERENT SCHEDULE TODAY!
GROUP A--
Philosophy 9:00 to 10:20 R-213
Speech  10:35-11:45 R-211
GROUP B--
Speech 9:00 to 10:20 R-211
Philosophy 10:35-11:45  R-213
SOCIOLOGY:   Online Assignment today in BlackBoard.
PHILOSOPHY: Have read pp. 18 - 27 in unit 2 hand-out Bhagavad Gita. QUIZ.
SPEECH: How to conduct and evaluate research on the Internet.
Monday, Sept. 28
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in pp. 28 - 34 unit hand-out We Are All Related (Eagle Man).
SOCIOLOGY: Conclusion of Chapter 5. Please have read the first 10 pages of Chapter 6 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Reminders about discussion assignment. Group planning for the group discussions and in-class outlining assignment.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY ALSO!
GROUP A--
Joint Sociology/Speech 9:00 to 10:20 MEETS IN THE COMPUTER LAB IN THE "M" BUILDING
Philosophy 10:35-11:45 YOU CAN USE COMPUTERS IN THE COMPUTER LAB OR THE IDS OFFICE OR ANY OTHER PLACE.

GROUP B--
Philosophy 9:00 to 10:20, YOU CAN USE COMPUTERS IN THE COMPUTER LAB OR THE IDS OFFICE OR ANY OTHER PLACE
Joint Sociology/Speech 10:35-11:45 MEETS IN THE COMPUTER LAB, "M" BUILDING
PHILOSOPHY:  Independent Web Research in Philosophy. (Counts as 5 quiz grades.)
SOCIOLOGY: Joint class with Speech. Do Internet research. (See Speech).
SPEECH:  Joint class with sociology. Do Internet research. (See Sociology).
Friday, Oct. 2
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Philosophy 9:00 to 10:15, in R-211
Sociology 10:35-11:50 in R-207
GROUP B--
Sociology 9:00 to 10:20, R-207
Philosophy 10:30-11:50 in R-211

PHILOSOPHY: Have read pp. 35 - 41 in unit hand-out Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (Kant).
SOCIOLOGY:  Please continue discussion of  Chapter 6 in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: No classroom session. Instead, do assignment online. Go into the online speech course, and click on October 2 in the course menu on the left. There, you will find an online activity regarding speech critiques and a writing assignment. Due Oct. 7.
Monday, Oct. 5
PHILOSOPHY: Have read pp. 42 - 48 in unit hand-out "Utilitarianism" (Mill). In-Class EXERCISE on Utilitarianism.
SOCIOLOGY: Continue discussion of Chapter 6 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Group Discussion.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
PHILOSOPHY:  Have read pp. 49 - 56 in unit hand-out "Beyond Good and Evil" (Nietzsche). Chart on Nietzsche available on-line.
SOCIOLOGY:  Conclude discussion of Chapter  6.
SPEECH: Group Discussion.
Friday, Oct. 9
PHILOSOPHY: Have read pp. 57 - 68 in unit hand-out "Just Caring" (Manning).
SOCIOLOGY:  Out today, But please study  Chapters  4,5 & 6 for  next online exam  on Thurs.,  Oct.  16.   Check your calendar on your BlackBoard site.
SPEECH:
Group Discussion.
    
  

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UNIT THREE OBJECTIVES:

[PHL101]Intro to Philosophy (PHL101)
  1. Understand the following terms: "social contract," "creative tension,"  "non-violent direct action," "masculine/feminine," "consistency/coherence"
  2. Discuss several "details of daily life" with regard to how men and women are raised in our society.
  3. Explain how racial and sexual stereotypes are related to each other
  4. Explain the differences in "perspective" that individuals have on truth.
[PSY100]Intro to Sociology (SOC100)
  1. Chapter 9:     What is gender? Is gender just a function of biology, or does gender have anything to do with society in its various forms and structures?
  2. What are the various "gender" perceptions of social reality? What is the view of  each of the "Big 3" sociological paradigms about the significance of gender in our society?
  3. Is there a "pre-GST / post-GST" perception of gender?
  4. Chapter 13:     What is the family? Are families universal?
  5. What view of family is taken by each of the "Big 3" sociological paradigms?
  6. What societal forces influence the family?  How can you best protect your future family / marriage from some threats to the family which exist in the modern era?
[SPE101]Effective Speech (SPE101)
  1. Identify ways of organizing the body of a speech presentation.
  2. Utilize a variety of support material in a speech including visual aids.
  3. Utilize electronic databases and a variety of search tools to research a topic.
  4. Demonstrate skills in finding, testing, and citing sources of information for a speech.
  5. Apply theory to practice by preparing and presenting a library researched informative speech.


 


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UNIT THREE DAILY SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

Monday, Oct. 12
PHILOSOPHY: Have read first and second selection (pp. 1- 38) in Unit 3 Hand-Out "Crito" (Plato) and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (M.L. King). Quiz.
SOCIOLOGY:  Conclude discussion of Ch. 6. Have read Chapter 9,  "Inequalities of Gender," in 6th edition.
SPEECH: Introduction to unit. Read Chapter 14 and take an online quiz by 9:00 A.M., Friday, October 16.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
PHILOSOPHY: Continue discussing first and second selection (pp. 1- 38) in Unit 3 Hand-Out "Crito" (Plato) and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (M.L. King). Quiz. (Meet in R-213).
SOCIOLOGY:   Continue discussion of Chapter 9.   Bring  any questions  for  review  for  tomorrow's  test.
SPEECH: Organization patterns and transitions
  
 Thursday, Oct. 15
EXAM  POSTPONEDThe second  exam  has been postponed to next Tuesday, Oct. 20. Please see the calendar posting for that day.
Friday, Oct. 16
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Philosophy/Speech 9:00 to 10:15, in R-211
Sociology 10:35-11:50 in R-207
GROUP B--
Sociology 9:00 to 10:20, R-207
Philosophy/Speech 10:30-11:50 in R-211
SOCIOLOGY:  Continue discussion of Chapter 9.
PHILOSOPHY:  Joint discussion of "Critical Thinking"
SPEECH: Joint discussion of "Critical Thinking"
Monday, Oct. 19
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Philosophy/Sociology 9:00 to 10:15, in R-211
Speech 10:35-11:50 in R-213
GROUP B--
Speech 9:00 to 10:20, R-213
Philosophy/Sociology 10:30-11:50 in R-211
PHILOSOPHY:Have read first half (pp. 39-57) of third selection in Unit 3 Hand-Out  "Excerpts from The Manipulated Man" (Vilar). Quiz.  (meet in R-213)
(This book, while out of print in the U.S., is available from the British publisher  Pinter and Martin  at http://www.pinterandmartin.com/themanipulatedman.htm  (ISBN: 0749004258)..
SOCIOLOGY: Discussion of Vilar's "Excerpts from The Manipulated Man."  Apply concepts from Chapter 9 of Sociology for the Twenty-first Century to Vilar.
[Second 7-week classes begin]
SPEECH: Speech Assignment will be given/discussed
Tuesday,  Oct. 20:   

       Sociology:    Second Major Exam today over Ch. 4, 5, 6.  Online.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
PHILOSOPHY: Continue Discussion of Vilar hand-out "The Manipulated Man"
SOCIOLOGY: Discussion of Vilar hand-out "The Manipulated Man". Apply concepts from Chapter 9 of Sociology for the Twenty-first Century to Vilar.  Conclusion and review of Ch. 9 for  EXAM on Friday, Oct. 31. Assignment :  statistical research on gender roles.
Speech: Finding and creating presentation aids. The Internet and PowerPoint. Meet in R-211.
Friday, Oct. 23
PHILOSOPHY: Finish reading in Unit 3 Hand-Out "The Manipulated Man" (Vilar)
SOCIOLOGY: Please have read Chapter 12, "Marriage and the Family".
SPEECH: Visual aspects of speech delivery; Pros/cons of various presentation aids

 
   Monday, Oct. 26
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--
Joint Sociology/Speech 9:00 to 10:20 MEETS IN THE COMPUTER LAB IN THE "M" BUILDING
Research on Family and/or Gender- Related Issues
Philosophy 10:35-11:45 Review for Exam. Meets in R-211.
GROUP B--
Philosophy 9:00 to 10:20, Review for Exam. Meets in R-211.
Joint Sociology/Speech 10:35-11:45 MEETS IN THE COMPUTER LAB, "M" BUILDING Research on Family and/or Gender- Related Issues

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Wednesday, Oct. 28
PHILOSOPHY: TEST over all material to date.
SOCIOLOGY:  Continue discussion of Ch. 12.
SPEECH: Reminders about speech; Review of outlines and research.
Friday, Oct. 30
PHILOSOPHY:  Have read fourth selection (pp. 84-94) in Unit 3 Hand-Out "In A Grove" (Akutagawa). IN CLASS EXERCISE (QUIZ).
SOCIOLOGY: THIRD MAJOR EXAM TODAY over Chapter 9 only. Taken online, on BlackBoard.
Continue discussion of Ch. 12.
SPEECH: No classroom session. Instead, do assignment online. Go into the online speech course, and click on October 30 in the course menu on the left. There, you will find an online activity and a writing assignment. Due November 4.
Monday, Nov. 2
PHILOSOPHY: Discussion of "In a Grove." QUIZ.  (meet in R-213)
SOCIOLOGY: Continue discussion of Ch. 12.  Please have read and be ready to discuss the PowerPoint display about the Family, available if you click on "UNIT 3" on the Home page of the SOC 100 BlackBoard site.
SPEECH: Speeches. (meet in R-211)
Wednesday, Nov. 4
PHILOSOPHY:  (meet in R-213) Have read in Unit 3 Hand-Out selection #5 (pp. 95-111) "Deliverance from Error" (Al Ghazali). (meet in R-213)
SOCIOLOGY:  Continue discussion of Ch. 12.
SPEECH: Speeches. (Meet in R-211)
Friday, Nov. 6
PHILOSOPHY:  Have read in Unit 3 Hand-Out reading #6 (pp. 112-129) Descartes' "Meditations." (meet in R-213)
SOCIOLOGY: Conclusion and review of Chapter 12 for next week's FOURTH MAJOR EXAM on Chapter 12 only.
SPEECH: Speeches. (Meet in R-211).


          



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UNIT FOUR

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UNIT FOUR OBJECTIVES:

[PHL101]Intro to Philosophy (PHL101)
  1. Explain and use rationalism and empiricism as theories of knowledge;
  2. Explain and use "Materialism," "idealism," "dualism" and "monism" as metaphysical theories.
  3. Understand the concepts of "Tao" and "yin/yang."
  4. Apply Plato's Allegory of the Cave as a metaphysics, as a theory of knowledge, and as a picture of your Intro to Philosophy class;
  5. Explain several views of the nature and origin of evil;
  6. Explain death as a friendly enemy.
[PSY100]Intro to Sociology (SOC100)
  1. To examine the relationship of economy and society. .
  2. How is the economy structured, and how do individuals find their places and roles within it?
  3. Why is religion the subject of such intense interest in our society?
  4. What is the role of religion in society?
  5. Reach some final conclusions about the value of  the sociological perspective in our lives.
[SPE101]Effective Speech (SPE101)
  1. Identify types of reasoning and faulty reasoning;
  2. Compare and contrast strategies for audience analysis;
  3. Utilize ethos, logos and pathos in developing a persuasive speech;
  4. Continue to demonstrate skills in finding and citing sources of information for a speech;
  5. Apply theory to practice by preparing and presenting a researched persuasive speech.
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(Dr. Salzman would like to go on record that he resents the above cartoon, which was placed into the syllabus by a jealous professor of philosophy who shall go un-named.)
 


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UNIT FOUR DAILY SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

Monday, Nov. 9
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
 9:00 A.M. All classes meet in auditorium (Note: After film -- approximately 11:00 A.M. -- Any students who need to complete speech #3 meet in RC-211 to finish presentations)

ALL SECTIONS: See the film "Rashomon." All classes meet in the auditorium at 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

PHILOSOPHY: Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #1 excerpts from David Hume's  "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding."
SOCIOLOGY:  Have read Chapter 10 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century, pp. 268-295.
SPEECH: A problem-based approach to influence; Read Chapter 5 and take quiz online by 9 A.M., Monday, November 16

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Friday, Nov. 13
[Last day to drop with a W for 15 week classes]


PHILOSOPHY: Continue discussing
in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #1 excerpts from David Hume's  "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding."
SOCIOLOGY:
FOURTH SOCIOLOGY EXAM covering Chapter 12.   For class, have read Chapter 10 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Power and Influence and Motivation; Online Writing Assignment -- Due Wednesday, November 18

Monday, Nov. 16

PHILOSOPHY: Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out readings #2: "Excerpts from Tao Teh Ching"
SOCIOLOGY: Have read Chapter 10 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Persuasive Appeals -- ethos, logos, pathos; Persausive speech assignment will be given out; Read Chapter 17 and take quiz online by 9 A.M., November 23
 
Wednesday, Nov. 18
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.
GROUP A--Joint Sociology/Speech 
9:00 to 10:15, in the "M" Building.   Philosophy 10:30-11:45 in R-211
GROUP B
--Philosophy 9:00 to 10:15, R-211; Joint Sociology/Speech 10:30-11:45 in the "M" Building


PHILOSOPHY:
Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #3 by Plato, the "Allegory of the Cave" from the "Republic"; Film.
SOCIOLOGY: Analysis of our research of religious institutions in our locality as an introduction to Chapter 14, "Religion,"  in Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.  (See Speech).

SPEECH: Joint class with Sociology. Research for final speech. (See Sociology).



Friday, Nov. 20

PHILOSOPHY:
Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #4: George Berkeley Excerpts from "The Principles of Human Knowledge." (Idealism). QUIZ. .
SOCIOLOGY: Conclusion of our discussion of Chapter 10. SOCIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT FOR WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28:   Between now and Wednesday, obtain the following information about religious institutions which you notice as you go about your normal daily routine:
  1. What is the usual "radius" of your daily activities in miles?  In other words, within how many miles do you travel around in a typical day? 
  2. How many religous institutions (just a raw number) did you see 
  3. What kinds -- by which I mean which faiths? If you know enough about them to sub-classify them them into churches, sects or cults, please do that. (Hint: this means you have to read Chapter 14 in the text.)
  4. What is the general address or street of each one? If you can create some kind of map pinpointing locations, with your home at the center of the map, please do that.
SPEECH: Speaker ethics and credibility; Final Online Writing Assignment -- Due November 30

Monday, Nov. 23
[!!!!!!!!!]NOTE: A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE OCCURS TODAY.

ALL SECTIONS: See the film THE MATRIX. Classes meet in the auditorium at 9:00 A.M.


PHILOSOPHY:
Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #5 "Excerpts from THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY"  (both parts, #5A and #5B.)
SOCIOLOGY: Have read  Chapter 14 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.

SPEECH: View Matrix


Wednesday, Nov. 26, Thursday. November 27 and Friday, November 28:
   THANKSGIVING BREAK


Monday, Nov. 30
PHILOSOPHY: Continue to discuss reading #5  "Excerpts from THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY" in unit 4 Hand-Out.
SOCIOLOGY: See assignment for today that was given on Nov. 19. Also, have read  Chapter 14 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.

SPEECH: Audience analysis; Exam Preview/Review


Wednesday, Dec. 2
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #6: "Excerpts from Phaedo" by Plato.
SOCIOLOGY: Have read  Chapter 14 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Major Exam

Friday, Dec. 4
PHILOSOPHY: Have read  in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #7: "Jewish Faith and the Holocaust" (Fackenheim).OUT OF CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT GIVEN
SOCIOLOGY:  Have read  Chapter 14 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Major Exam covering all lecture notes from classroom and from writing assignments

Monday, Dec.  7
PHILOSOPHY: Have read in Unit 4 Hand-Out reading #8: "Some Notes On Death Existentially Considered." (Earle).
SOCIOLOGY:  Review and conclusion of  Chapter 14 in  Sociology for the Twenty-first Century.
SPEECH: Speeches (in R-211)

Wednesday, Dec. 9
PHILOSOPHY: Finish discussion of reading #8 "Some Notes on Death" (Earle) in unit #4 hand-out. OUT OF CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT ON EARLE DUE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FINAL EXAM
SOCIOLOGY: Final discussion and review of Chapters 10 & 14 in preparation for Friday's 5th major exam.
SPEECH: Speeches (in R-211)

Friday, Dec. 11
PHILOSOPHY: Review for Final Exam

S
OCIOLOGY: 5th MAJOR EXAM over Chapters 10 & 14.  Best of luck, and warmest holiday greetings to all!!!
SPEECH:
Speeches (in R-211)



Monday, Dec. 14 through Thursday,  Dec. 17: Final Exams.

TENTATIVE Final exam Schedule for Undergraduate Center classes

Course: Section: Class Time: Exam Date: Exam Time:
SPE101 Effective Speaking* 091 MWF 9-9:50 Mon. Dec. 14 9:00-10:50 a.m.
SOC100 Intro to Sociology* 091 MWF 10-10:50

PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 091 MWF 11-11:50 Mon. Dec. 14 11-12:50 a.m.
 
PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 092 MWF 9-9:50 Mon. Dec. 14 9-10:50 a.m.
SPE101 Effective Speaking* 092 MWF 10-10:50 Wed. Dec. 16 9-10:50 a.m.
SOC100 Intro to Sociology* 092 MWF 11-11:50

 
SOC100 Intro to Sociology* 093 MWF 9-9:50

PHL101 Intro to Philosophy  093 MWF 10-10:50 Wed. Dec. 17 9-10:50 a.m.
SPE101 Effective Speaking* 093 MWF 11-11:50 Mon. Dec. 15 11-12:50 a.m.
* -- Sociology does not have a Final Exam (consult your syllabus).   I will be available during the scheduled exam times for individual conferences with students.--Dr. Salzman
* -- Speech does not have a Final Exam (consult your syllabus).   We will meet as a class during our final exam time slots to complete final speeches.--Dr. Fencl

Keep in mind that in addition to the Joint Syllabus above, each course has its own individual statement of grading policy, course requirements, exams, etc. Clicking on the underlined course title links (like Intro to Philosophy) below (or anywhere else on this page) will take you to each of the individual course's requirements, individual faculty office hours, etc.

[PHL101]Intro to Philosophy (PHL101) Instructor: John Wager.
[SPE101]Effective Speech (SPE101) Instructor: Terry Fencl.
[Psychology]Intro to Sociology (SOC100) Instructor: Allen Salzman
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