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These courses are designed to address the many challenges an incoming student may face:

social and academic skills development, the Lincoln tradition, the meaning of liberal arts,

attending lectures, recitals, and convocations offered throughout the semester as basis for

class discussions, library research/computer literacy, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.

Gardner, J. N., Jewler, A. J. & Barefoot, B. O. (2009). Your College Experience: Strategies for Success (8th edition). Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning or Bedford/St. Martin's.

1. Listen and effectively communicate ideals through written, spoken and visual means

2. Think critically via classifying, analyzing, comparing, contrasting, hypothesizing, synthesizing, extrapolating and evaluating ideas.

3. Apply information literacy/research skills to assist their systematic process of critical thought; articulating the problem; gather information from multiple sources and venues; evaluating the accuracy/thoroughness/timeliness of the collected data, and determining when/if the problem has been satisfactorily resolved.

8. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills by adhering to the principles of freedom, justice, equality, fairness, tolerance, open dialogue and concern for the common good.

2. Describe significant events in the history and tradition of Lincoln University.

1. Listen and effectively communicate ideals through written, spoken and visual means

2. Think critically via classifying, analyzing, comparing, contrasting, hypothesizing, synthesizing, extrapolating and evaluating ideas.

8. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills by adhering to the principles of freedom, justice, equality, fairness, tolerance, open dialogue and concern for the common good.

Course SLOs	Direct Measures	Indirect Measures
1. Identify and demonstrate effective social and academic skills.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
2. Describe significant events in the history and tradition of Lincoln University.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
3. Explain the concept of liberal arts education.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
4. Demonstrate appreciation of lectures, recitals, and convocations.	Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
5. Conduct library research and demonstrate computer literacy.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports	Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
6. Communicate effectively through writing.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
7. Communicate effectively through speaking.	Class discussion participation	Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
8. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
Core SLOs	Direct Measures	Indirect Measures
1. Listen and effectively communicate ideals through written, spoken and visual means.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
2. Think critically via classifying, analyzing, comparing, contrasting, hypothesizing, synthesizing, extrapolating and evaluating ideas.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
3. Apply information literacy/research skills to assist their systematic process of critical thought.	Course and homework assignments Examinations and quizzes Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals
8. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills by adhering to the principles.	Term papers and reports Class discussion participation	Course evaluations Grades that are not based on explicit criteria related to clear learning goals

Mid-term grade will be determined by a mid-term exam and semester grade determined by final examination (50%), midterm exam (30%), term paper evaluating the readings and applying those readings to your college experience (10%) and class participation/presentation (10%) minus absences or lack of attendance and/or poor participation -- unless stated otherwise on supplementary details. Unless you officially withdraw or formally request an incomplete (in writing) and submit appropriate documentation before the end of the semester, you will receive a passing or failing grade based on performance and attendance. Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, D=69-60, F=59-0 or for difficult exams A=100-80%, B=70-60%, C=50-40%, D=30-20%, F=10-0%. (+/- determined by curve.)

Day	Date	Discussion Topic/Learning Opportunities
Wed	08/24/2011	Prologue: Introduction.
Fri	08/26/2011	Read A Brief History of Lincoln University - Handout before today's class.
Mon	08/29/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Wed	08/31/2011	Read Chapter 1 "Exploring Your Purpose for Attending College" before today's class.
Fri	09/02/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	09/05/2011	LABOR DAY: NO CLASS.
Wed	09/07/2011	Read Chapter 2 "Managing Your Time and Money" before today's class.
Fri	09/09/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	09/12/2011	Read Chapter 3 "How We Learn" before today's class.
Wed	09/14/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Fri	09/16/2011	Classwork 1: Quiz on Text and Classes.
Mon	09/19/2011	Read Chapter 4 "Critical Thinking" before today's class.
Wed	09/21/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Fri	09/23/2011	Read Chapter 5 "Listening, Note-Taking, and Being Engaged in Class" before today's class.
Mon	09/26/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Wed	09/28/2011	Read Chapter 6 "Reading Strategies" before today's class.
Fri	09/30/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	10/03/2011	Read Chapter 7 "Learning to Study, Comprehend, and Remember" before today's class.
Wed	10/05/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Fri	10/07/2011	Read Chapter 8 "Taking Exams and Tests" before today's class.
Mon	10/10/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Wed	10/12/2011	Comprehensive Midterm Exam.
Fri	10/14/2011	MIDTERM BREAK: NO CLASS.
Mon	10/17/2011	Read Chapter 9 "Effective Writing and Speaking" before today's class.
Wed	10/19/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Fri	10/21/2011	Read Chapter 10 "Research and College Libraries" before today's class.
Mon	10/24/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Wed	10/26/2011	Read Chapter 11 "Majors and Careers: Making the Right Choices" before today's class.
Fri	10/28/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	10/31/2011	Classwork 2: Quiz on Text and Classes.
Wed	11/02/2011	Read Chapter 12 "Relationships" before today's class.
Fri	11/04/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	11/07/2011	Read Chapter 13 "Diversity: Appreciating Differences among Us" before today's class.
Wed	11/09/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Fri	11/11/2011	Read Chapter 14 "Staying Healthy" before today's class.
Mon	11/14/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Wed	11/16/2011	Read Handout on "The Concept of a University" before today's class.
Fri	11/18/2011	Discussion or Guest Speaker.
Mon	11/21/2011	NO CLASS: Thanksgiving.
Wed	11/23/2011	NO CLASS: Thanksgiving.
Fri	11/25/2011	NO CLASS: Thanksgiving.
Mon	11/28/2011	Read Handout on "Whether College is Worth It" before today's class.
Wed	11/30/2011	Review or Discussion.
Fri	12/02/2011	Epilogue.
T-F	12/06/11-12/09/11	Final Exam may be on Friday 12/09/11 at 6 pm. See Registrar's Exam Schedule. You cannot take it earlier than scheduled or with another class.

Students are responsible for proper conduct and integrity in all of their scholastic work. They must follow a professor's instructions when completing tests, homework, and laboratory reports, and must ask for clarification if the instructions are not clear. In general, students should not give or receive aid when taking exams, or exceed the time limitations specified by the professor. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Honesty in the classroom and in the preparation of papers is therefore expected of all students. Each student has the responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own. All of this work must be done in accordance with established principles of academic integrity. 1. Acts of Academic Dishonesty (Cheating): Specific violations of this responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following: * Copying, offering and/or receiving unauthorized assistance or information in examinations, tests, quizzes; in the writing of reports, assigned papers, or special assignments, as in computer programming; and in the preparation of creative works (i.e. music, studio work, art). * The fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports. * The use of unauthorized materials and/or persons during testing. * The unauthorized possession of tests or examinations. * The physical theft, duplication, unauthorized distribution, use or sale of tests, examinations, papers, or computer programs. * Any action which destroys or alters the work of another student. * Tampering with grades, grade books or otherwise attempting to alter grades assigned by the instructor. * The multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without the prior written permission of each instructor. 2. Plagiarism: If a student represents "another person's ideas or scholarship as his/her own," that student is committing an act of plagiarism. The most common form of plagiarism among college students is the unintentional use of others' published ideas in their own work, and representing these ideas as their own by neglecting to acknowledge the sources of such materials. Plagiarism includes downloads, copies and purchase of papers and essays from the internet. Students are expected to cite all sources used in the preparation of written work, including examinations. It is each student's responsibility to find out exactly what each of his/her professors expects in terms of acknowledging sources of information on papers, exams, and assignments. It is the responsibility of each faculty person to state clearly in the syllabus for the course all expectations pertaining to academic integrity and plagiarism. 3. Sanctions: A: Warning - A written notice that repetitions of misconduct will result in more severe disciplinary action. The warning becomes part of the student's file in the Office of the Registrar and, if there is no other example of misconduct, is removed at the time of graduation. B: Failure for project (exam, paper, experiment). C: Failure of course. For serious and repeat offenses, the University reserves the right to suspend or expel. Imposition of Sanctions: First Offense - A and/or B. Second and Subsequent offenses - B or C. Students failing a course because of an instance of academic dishonesty may not drop the course. The student may appeal a charge of academic dishonesty within ten days of receiving notice of same. The appeal will be heard by an Academic Hearing Board (AHB) consisting of the chairs of each division of study (or their designees). Files on violations of this academic integrity code will be kept in the Office of the Registrar.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPECTATIONS: (a) Classwork consists of in-class quizzes for which there is no make-up. If your name is not printed in capital letters throughout or your cell phone rings or is used in class, half-a-point (5%) or more will be taken off your final grade or score. When graded, papers or quizzes will be distributed at the end (not the beginning) of class. You are required to save all your quizzes and papers. If your attendance and participation are excellent, you may petition to use your classworks in place of your final exam. If you leave in the middle of a quiz or exam, for whatever reason, you will have to answer a different set of questions when you return. (b) Papers: All papers should explain the main question and evaluate the arguments on all sides and be submitted in both electronic and hard copies (i.e. printed on paper and also sent as e-mail). Papers should be typed and accompanied by an abstract (summary of main points, facts and arguments) and bibliography. Use "Save As" to save you paper as plain text and attach it to your e-mail with Philosophy in the subject line. E-mail attachments (in Microsoft Word or Works or WordPerfect or compressed or zipped) which are not in plain text (i.e. txt format) are unacceptable. Late extra-credit papers won't be accepted. Late required papers will be dropped by 1 letter grade. (c) Attendance: Signing the attendance sheet for someone else or missing a class, for whatever reason, may cost you up to 5% on your final grade for each occurrence. According to University regulations, 4 absences may result in a failure and 3 tardy arrivals or departures may count as an absence. (d) Extra-Credit: Extra-credit papers, if permitted, should be on an assigned project (see website), due in class on the day of the last quiz, and count as one quiz. At best, 3 philosophy club meetings (you must participate and sign attendance) or a class-presentation (which is an oral critique of a reading/topic, not used for paper, with a written abstract), if permitted, will push 1 classwork up by 1 letter grade.

CLASS/COURSE HOMEPAGE: http://www.lincoln.edu/philosophy/kwame/teachast.htm or https://philosophydepartment.tripod.com/ or http://www.kwame.50webs.com/ or http://kwame.atspace.com/ D2L: http://www.lincoln.edu/d2l/ To check your grade on the computer or internet, go to any one of the websites listed above and follow the instructions there. Note that some of the websites may be down and not updated.

Your semester grade will be determined by your class participation and exercises or quizzes and the final examination minus absences or lack of attendance and/or poor participation. If a term paper is required for this course (check syllabus), your semester grade will be determined by your class participation and exercises or quizzes and the final examination and a typed paper as specified by your syllabus, minus absences or lack of attendance and/or poor participation.

Note that students are expected to attend classes regularly and participate in class discussions. Hence, no special points are given for attendance or class participation. Points, however, are taken off for absences or lack of attendance and/or poor participation.

Extra-credits, if available for this particular class or course (check syllabus), are applied to your quiz grade or score i.e. added to your quiz grade or score and not your final examination grade or score.

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