{"id":59,"date":"2015-08-23T23:41:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T03:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storytellingidentityfall2015.wordpress.com\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2023-09-01T15:43:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T15:43:11","slug":"class-policies-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/storytelling2023\/class-policies-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Class Policies (Syllabus)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Storytelling and Identity: Fall 2023<\/h2>\n

LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/span><\/b>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our class has # learning objectives that the class is designed to help you achieve. \u202fA learning objective is something that, by the end of the class, you should know or be able to do. Students will:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Utilize writing as a tool for learning and reflection<\/li>\n
  2. Develop stories from memories; listen others into story; build a connection between other people through story sharing<\/li>\n
  3. Develop a robust writing process, moving from discovery to communication<\/li>\n
  4. Compose a college-level analytical essay<\/li>\n
  5. Create a useful and accurate annotated bibliography to aid in research<\/li>\n
  6. Effectively communicate orally<\/li>\n
  7. Become aware of the narratives that drive society<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some of these learning objectives will be achieved through a community-based learning opportunity. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What is Community-based Learning and why is it part of this class?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Community-based learning (CBL) refers to a broad spectrum of curricular activity that connects students to communities for the purpose of deepening learning.\u00a0 You can read more about this kind of class on the Center for Civic Engagement website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    In this class, we will interact with the community through a storytelling project with incarcerated youth, as well as by talking with class visitors who are community experts, and taking study trips to locations in Richmond.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The time spent on community-based activities is not “extra” time.\u00a0 Sometimes it will take place during our regular meeting times. When the project calls for time outside of class, that time is figured into the normal workload.\u00a0Generally, one unit should require 3 hours in class and 7- 10 out of class doing reading, writing and activities, etc.<\/p>\n

    NOTE<\/strong><\/em>: You had to indicate your acceptance of responsibility for off-campus experience by clicking “yes” or “no” on this:<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/b>https:\/\/engage.richmond.edu\/_common\/pdf\/cbl\/Consent_Release.pdf<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0when you registered for classes. If you clicked NO, <\/span>then you will not be permitted to participate in the community project.\u00a0 Please alert me so that I might give you an alternative assignment.\u00a0 You can check your status in Bannerweb on the Personal Information tab.<\/span><\/p>\n

    HOW THE CLASS RUNS<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

    In-person time: <\/span>\u00a0We met Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, usually in our library classroom.\u00a0 We may decide to occasionally have class over lunch in D-hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Note-taking: Every class, there is an assigned note-taker (see weekly schedule<\/a>) who captures what we talk about in class and posts it in our class blog, categorized as “class notes.” After class, the assigned responder for the day will comment on the notes with corrections, additions or just adding a different perspective. Students may swap days. Any student who misses a class should read the class notes to find out what was discussed, logistics changes, etc.<\/p>\n

    Outside of classroom time: students are expected to prepare for class\u00a0 (about 2-3 hours per class meeting) by following the weekly schedule\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>Before every class meeting, students should post a prep note in the class blog, tagged with both<\/strong> the student name and the category “prep note”<\/p>\n

    CLASS ATTENDANCE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Students are expected to attend all class meetings.\u00a0 If you miss more than 4 classes, you must communicate with\u00a0 Professor Dolson who will arrange a meeting with you and\u00a0 Dean Bohman or Dean Genoni to determine if and how you can make up the learning. The most important thing is to communicate with Professor Dolson when you have problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>CLASS GUIDELINES:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    To make this class the very best learning experience it can be for all involved, together in class we will generate and agree to guidelines for our discussion and participation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Below, by way of example, are the guidelines agreed to by students in past sections of this class:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n