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HON 110-302  Human Nature/Evolution of Behavior Course Calendar

Be sure to check this page often to keep up-to-date

Readings and assignments are in red.
Large group meetings are in blue.
Hotlinks for more information are in teal.
Student-led discussion days have pink background.

 Tuesday  Thursday
  Aug 21 KI 101 Introduction
Aug 26 DO 205 Overview, Theme discussion, Workshop choices

Individual PowerPoint presentations
Items assigned 8/21

 Aug 28 DO 205 Syllabus Overview

Begin Discussion of Never Let Me Go

Individual PowerPoint presentations continue

Sep 2 DO 205 What is a seminar? Critical thinking, evaluating information and participating fully.  How critical are you when evaluating news, claims, sources of information?  How do you and people you know fall victim to failure to critically analyze the statements of others?  
 
Introduction: Thinking Critically
 Piccioto, Madeleine


Bring Explore these sites:
   http://www.rythospital.com/
   http://www.dhmo.org/        
   http://www.snopes.com/college/college.asp 

3 typed questions total from the reading and the sites to discuss in class
Bring in 3 typed questions for the Chancellor (see her Bio..)

Bring in a New York Times paper

Bring in ONE example of a source (newspaper, magazine, internet, scientific article, book) that discusses our Human Nature Theme in some way

Individual PowerPoint presentations continue

Continue Discussion of Never Let Me Go
 

 Sep 4  KI 101 Chancellor DePaolo

Read Chancellor DePaolo's bio and CV online: http://www.uncw.edu/chancellor/biography.html

Portfolio/Express Yourself topic A due today  

 

Sep 9 DO 205 History of the University
Introduction to Dream Job Assignment

Read both:   Aydelotte: "The Oxford Stamp"  
Tompkins: "The Day I Walked Out of Class"

Bring 3 typed questions from the readings to discuss in class
Look for an article on higher education in the NYT

Sep 11 DO 205 Time Management

Fox: "Time Management..."
Nichols: "Get Time on Your Side"
Bernstein: "Getting It Done..."

Bring 1 typed question from each reading to discuss in class

Start Time Diary with link to calendar template

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic B due today

Sep 16 TBA Workshops

Readings/assignments:  TBA

 Sep 18 TBA Workshops

Readings/assignments: TBA

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic C due today

Sep 23 DO 205 Theme Day:  Read NYT articles on both About Death and The Next Little Thing

Bring in 1 paragraph typed response to either reading. Your choice.
 

 Sep 25

DO 205

 Workshop Presentations in class

Turn in 1 paragraph typed reaction to each workshop you attended

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic D due today with Time Diary

Sep 30 DO 205 Theme Day:  Brain   &     Phobia Animal Emotions

Leaders:  Daniel, Chelsea and Liz

Bring in typed response to readings.

 Oct 2 DO 205 Theme Day:  Evolution of Creativity and Creative Sleep?

Leaders:  Jenn, Lacey, Rachel  

Bring in typed response to reading. and take this quiz:

http://www.creax.com/csa/   Write down your creativity type and score.  Bring to class.

Dream Job Review - Bring in the name of your interviewee and when your interview is set.

2 Cultural/Service reactions due (2 total)

Oct 7    FALL BREAK / LYCEUM
 		 Oct 9 KI 101 Honors Advising Discussion

Review your Honors Student Handbook

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic F due today

Oct 14 DO 205 Dream Job Presentations

 

 Oct 16 DO 205 Dream Job Presentations
Oct 21 DO 205 Dream Job Presentations

Dream Job paper due today

Bring 2 questions related to study abroad options

 Oct 23 KI 101 International Programs: Dr. Denise DiPuccio
Oct 28 DO 205 Civic Engagement/Altruism

Assigned Articles in email.

Bring in typed response to readings.

 Oct 30 KI 101 Civic Engagement: Dr. Stephen Meinhold
Nov 4 DO 205 Introduction to Albert Schweitzer & The Schweitzer Award

Schweitzer, A. (1926.) Chapters 1 & 2 In On the Edge of the Primeval Forest. (on e-res)

http://home.pcisys.net/~jnf/

http://www.schweitzer.org/english/aseind.htm

http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/schweitzer.html

Bring in typed response to one of the readings above.

Also- Bring a humanitarian to class- bring in the name of a person you admire as a humanitarian and why.  Please do not choose a family member.  Type this as part of your response.  You are welcome to check out our award recipient:  Jean Beasley.

 Nov 6 KI 101 Schweitzer Award: 
Nov 11 DO 205

Mountains Beyond Mountains

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic G due today

 Nov 13 DO 205  

Mountains Beyond Mountains

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic E due today

Nov 18 DO 205 Theme Day:  Mate Choice/Attraction

Bring in typed response to reading.

 Nov 20 DO 205 Mind's Big Bang
Nov 25 DO 205 Theme Day:  Friendships/Relationships

Portfolio/Express Yourself  topic H due today

Please turn in more cultural/service reactions!

 Nov 27   Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 2 DO 205 Wrap up: 
Reflective Essay due
Final Cultural/Service reactions due		 Dec 5
Friday		   Final Exam Gathering; 9:30 - 11:00
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!  Food :-)