1. COR 110 The Global Experience

2. COR 110: A COURSE ABOUT SOLVING PROBLEMS — Viewpoints determine our actions. But how often do we think about where our views come from? This course will ask you to examine whether your beliefs are grounded in evidence and reason. That’s crucial if you—the next generation of leaders—are going to solve the problems facing our world. Course description: This first-year seminar examines personal and social responsibility in domestic and global contexts. In developing their own view of the world and its many peoples, societies, and environments, students will evaluate the complex relationships that may both promote and obstruct human interaction. The course emphasizes critical thinking and creativity focused on contemporary and salient issues as informed by their historical contexts. The seminar is inquiry-based, writing intensive, and taught from a variety of perspectives.

3. Course themes SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY What is our responsibility to others? Are there limits to social responsibility? How do we act upon our responsibility to others? DIFFERENCE What is meant by “diversity?” Does diversity matter? In what ways? How do we respond to difference in the world?

4. What you’ll learn PERSPECTIVES Learn to view issues from multiple perspectives and to understand how your views are formed. EVIDENCE Learn to base judgments on evidence, understand what counts as valid information, and understand research purposes and methods. CLEAR WRITING Learn to write in a way that is clear, organized, and thorough and demonstrates critical thinking.

5. DAILY JOURNAL due 8:00AM >400 words can skip up to two Optional: print & turn in for ungraded feedback. TWO WORKS IN PROGRESS PAPERS Due as indicated in schedule. Feedback & grading via rubric on blog. Bonus: 5 points each for self-analyses. Available only if your original grade was below 85. See form on blog. Deadline is the class period after you get your work back from me. TERM PAPER Due during exam period. Grading via rubric on blog. DAILY CLASS DISCUSSION ungraded THREE REACTION PAPERS Due as indicated in schedule. Late papers earn a zero. Topics: One must be a speaker/event on campus. One must be an opinion column/essay in a major news outlet. See link on blog. The third may be either of the above or a TED talk (TED.com). Feedback & grading via rubric on blog. Your reaction paper grade is the point total on all three papers divided by 14. Bonus: ½ point each for self-analyses. Available only for the 1st and 2nd papers. See form on blog. Deadline is the class after you get your work back from me. How we’ll go about that learning

6. Expectations RESPECT o Speak respectfully to others. o Listen respectfully when others are speaking. o Digital devices are for notes or research. RESPONSIBILITY o Complete assignments thoroughly. o Turn in work promptly. o While there is no attendance requirement, there is an expectation of attendance. Perfect attendance earns 3 points on the final grade. o Notify me in advance of any absences, with explanation. Doctor’s notes are appreciated. INTEGRITY o Intellectual dishonesty ruins careers. Be honest and submit work that is your own. o If you want help from other people, consult me first so we can talk about boundaries. o I’ll handle violations according to Elon’s judicial code.

7. I want you to succeed. That means I will: o Challenge you. o Help identify where you need improvement. o Celebrate progress. o Make clear the purpose of assignments and activities. o Judge your work on quality, not whether I agree. o Explain evaluation criteria. o Provide feedback within two weeks. o Be available to meet outside class. o Reply to emails within 48 hours. o Treat you fairly and with respect. I will NOT give extra credit, because it does nothing to help you learn, nor drop your lowest grade, because I provide opportunities for formative feedback. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF ME

8. FINAL GRADE daily journals three reaction papers two works- in-progress papers semester paper 10% 20%10% 60% A: superlative work B: above-average work C: good work D: deficient work F: unacceptable work How your grade is calculated

9. Dr. Scott Windham swindham@elon.edu 336.278.5841 (o) 919.370.4340 (h) Carlton 336 office hours MWF by appointment