HNPG 2W Syllabus 2019 - Description of class and assignments PDF

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SYLLABUS HNPG 2W: Principles of Civic Engagement: “Engaging Riverside” Fall 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:00 – 6:20 pm; MSE 104

Discussion location: Skye Hall 381M Professor in Charge: Richard A. Cardullo, University Honors Director (pronouns: he, him, his) Professor office: 381 Skye Hall (Honors Suite) Professor contact: [email protected] Note: Emails received on weekends may not be returned until Monday; please plan accordingly. Go to http://www.wikihow.com/Email-a-Professor for guidelines on how to appropriately email a professor. Instructor’s office hours: By appointment Teaching Assistants: Todd Luce, PhD Candidate, History, [email protected] Maxwell McCoy, PhD Candidate, Philosophy, [email protected] Aran Park, PhD Candidate, English, [email protected] Miranda Steege, PhD Candidate, English, [email protected] Course description: 4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; workshop, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 001B with a grade of C or better; admission to the University Honors Program. Aims to cultivate, enhance, and facilitate interest in social change. Bridges the academic and personal life by providing knowledge and tools for civic engagement. Fulfills the third-quarter writing requirement for students who earn a grade of "C" or better for courses that the Academic Senate designates, and that the student’s college permits, as alternatives to English 001C. Satisfactory(S) or No Credit(N/C) is not available. This course is designed to involve you as a civically engaged citizen consistent with the second pillar of University Honors: Cultivating a Culture of Contribution. Through presentations, readings, and workshops you will be challenged to become civically aware with a specific focus on the Inland Empire and, more specifically, the city and county of Riverside. Throughout this course you will be asked to reflect on what you believe and how you can effect meaningful change. As a “W” course, HNPG 2W will have regular written assignments based on various aspects of the course related to civic engagement. Throughout the course you will be introduced to a number of projects from individuals who want you to be involved. The goal is to have you become involved in projects that are meaningful to you and that may well continue beyond this quarter. Additional opportunities for Honors students exist in HNPG2B and HNPG 2C. Required books: Bernstein, Dan. Justice In Plain Sight. 2019. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 978-1-4962-0201-7 Brooks, David. The Road to Character. 2016. Random House. ISBN 978-0-8129-9325-7 Straight, Susan. Highwire Moon. 2001. Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4804-1985-8

Discussion Sections: Sections Day 021 Monday 022 Monday 023 Monday 024 Monday 025 Monday 026 Wednesday 027 Monday 028 Monday

Time 9:00 – 9:50 am 10:00 – 11:50 am 11:00 – 11:50 am 12:00 – 12:50 pm 1:00 – 1:50 pm 2:00 – 2:50 pm 3:00 – 3:50 pm 4:00 – 4:50 pm

Location Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M Skye Hall 381M

Teaching Assistant Maxwell McCoy Maxwell McCoy Miranda Steege Miranda Steege Aran Park Aran Park Todd Luce Todd Luce

Student Conduct Expectations: You are required to attend and participate in all lectures and discussions. Your TA also will assign a grade based on your level of participation. If you show up on time, have read the assigned material, have prepared your assignment, are ready to express your opinions, and have a positive attitude, you will receive credit for the session. On the other hand, if you are late, do not speak up, have superficial or no opinions, or display a poor attitude towards the course you will receive 0 points. Similarly, if your discussion leaders feel you are inattentive, sleeping and/or doing other work during discussion, you will receive 0 points. Assignments: Written assignments are due via iLearn by 4pm on the day for the date listed on the schedule. You should allow yourself ample time BEFORE the deadline for submitting your work on iLearn. Late assignments will be accepted only by arrangement with the professor and only in extraordinary cases; will be ineligible for an A grade (except under extreme circumstances); and must be received within one week of the original due date. Missing the iLearn cutoff time will not constitute an acceptable reason for accepting a late assignment. Submit only AFTER you are certain that you have completed the correct assignment, you have the correct electronic file on hand, and you have taken a deep breath. Exceptions will not be made for assignment submission problems associated with lack of familiarity with the system or incorrect submissions. If you use a Mac, it is reportedly better to use the Firefox browser than Safari for iLearn submissions. Phones are not recommended for iLearn transactions. The following assignments are required for HNPG 2W: 

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Three substantive writing assignments on an assigned topic. The first essay, due early in the quarter will be an essay on what you believe (related to the “This I Believe” project initially established by Edward R. Murrow in the 1950s). The second paper will be a response to a prompt on Highwire Moon by Susan Straight. The final paper will be a research paper on some aspect of civic engagement due the last week of class. Class Participation through individual or group work is a large part of this Honors course. Come prepared each week to engage in active discussions or other activities that are designed to guide you through the early phases of research and/or a suitable creative endeavor. You should expect to give at least one presentation in discussion during the quarter. Completing a Final Survey in class that summarizes your experiences in civic engagement.

Failure to complete any one of these will result in a student receiving an incomplete for the course (which will turn into a grade of F after one quarter and discontinuation from University Honors). On-time Attendance: On-time attendance in class is required and will be taken throughout the quarter. On-time attendance is necessary because your participation in this course is a defining feature of this course and defines a learning community. Each absence will result in a one-point deduction from the attendance grade. The maximum deduction will be 5 points. If you arrive after attendance has been taken (i.e., not on time), you will be considered absent. Signing the on-time attendance sheet for anyone other than yourself is considered cheating.

Grading: # of points On-time attendance in class: 10 Class Participation/Group Work 30 “This I Believe” essay 15 Paper #1 25 Paper # 2 35 Final Survey 10 TOTAL 125 If you wish to dispute a grade, you must put your request in writing and submit the request to your TA within one week of the grade’s initial assignment. Grades are based on performance, not effort or potential. Expected workload: According to university policy, for a 4-credit course such as HNPG 2W, students are expected to perform 8 hours of class-related work per week outside of class. Please adjust your life and expectations accordingly. Learning assistance: Students are encouraged to contact me when they need assistance, whether it be to clarify a point, review course requirements, discuss grading, or for another matter. No issue of concern is too large or too small, and no question is stupid. Students are also encouraged to avail themselves of support services offered by UCR’s Academic Resource Center, http://arc.ucr.edu/, (951) 827-3721. Disability or other accommodations: If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a disability or other condition, please contact Student Special Services, (951) 827-3861, [email protected] and inform me of your needs as soon as possible – ideally, prior to the first assignment due date. If you have other needs for accommodation (such as a preference for specific gender pronouns), please inform me as soon as possible. Technology use policy: Computer, cell phone, or other technological device use by students during class is prohibited. Students using technology in class will be asked to turn it off and/or leave the classroom. When possible, class notes should be taken by hand in writing to maximize their benefits. Please set your cell phones to vibrate and leave the room if you must take a call. Why this policy? Research shows that students who use technology in class are more distracted than those who do not and thus, perform more poorly in the class. Furthermore, students who don’t use technology in class are negatively affected by other students’ use of technology. See, for example, http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/back-to-school/laptops-in-classlowers-students-grades-canadian-study/article13759430/. A more recent example: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-learning-secret-don-t-take-notes-with-a-laptop/ Mental health & wellness: As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, depression, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. UC offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, consider utilizing the confidential mental health services available on campus. I encourage you to reach out to the Counseling Center for support (counseling.ucr.edu, 951-827-5531). An on-campus counselor or after-hours clinician is available 24/7. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: In the event of a disaster or other emergency during class, remain in the classroom (to the extent possible) and listen for official announcements about what to do. For more information, go to http://ehs.ucr.edu/services/emergency.html. UCR Policies: Students are responsible for reviewing and complying with all UCR policies (http://conduct.ucr.edu/Pages/default.aspx)....