HON 110-303 (Atwill): Honors Freshman Seminar

Section Theme: Literature and/as Exploration 

Detailed calendar with assignments.

Assignments are DUE on the date as indicated- Journal and NYT assignments are "after class".

***THIS IS AN EVOLVING CALENDAR, SO EXPECT CHANGES TO IT IN FUTURE WEEKS***

Date	Location	Topic & Assignments Due
Aug 21	KI 101	Group introduction to HON 110.
Aug 26	MO 102	1.  Theme/course introduction—What is a seminar? Writing as Exploration Question:  How has this first week at university been? 2.  Review our section's syllabus.  Think about the workshops you want to sign up for. 3.  powerpoint miniproject introductions 4.  Sign up for your New York Times subscription.
Aug 28	MO 102	Summer reading—Never Let Me Go. Written response due 9/4: In what way can we read Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel as an exploration of medical ethics today? (2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced) Values Continuum Turn in Workshop choices
Sep 2	MO 102	Theme Day/ Dream Job overview 1.  Plotkin, M. “Through the Emerald Door” From Tales of a Shaman’s Apprentice 3.  Review Dr. DePaolo's Biography and Curriculum Vitae and bring in 2 written questions you'd like to ask her. 4. Read the Dream Job handout NYTimes 1:  Find an article related in some way to our Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your portfolio in a separate section.
Sept 4	MO 102	Meet a Professor: Chancellor DePaolo's Biography and Curriculum Vitae Write a brief reaction the session with the Chancellor.  What about the Chancellor's presentation or readings surprised you? Is UNCW what you expected, so far? How so, or not so? What questions do you still have? Hand in response to Never Let me Go Assignment: Read Aydelotte, F. “The Oxford Stamp,” Tompkins, “The Day I Walked Out of Class,” and Berry, W, “The Loss of the University”
Sept 9	MO 102	The Idea of the University-discussion of Aydelotte, Tompkins, Berry Written Response: Choose either a) Would you have thrived at Oxford?  Why/Why not?  Try to picture your life in 20 years... describe specific ways you think your college experiences will have shaped your life, or b) What did you think of Tompkins' class- teacher, students, syllabus?  Do you hope to have a similar class in college?  Why/Why not? NYTimes 2:  Find an article related in some way to issues in university life from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your portfolio in a separate section. Dream job topic due
Sept 11	MO 102	Time Management – Ocean Gildee READ:  Fox, G. Kick Ass in College. "Chapter 9: Time Management: The Cornerstone of Success"; Nichols, J. "Get Time on Your Side."; Bernstein, S. "Getting It Done: Notes on Student Fritters." Bring in 2 typed discussion questions related to any of the readings. Questions:  What is your relationship with time? Is it your enemy? Do you procrastinate? Why or why not? Can you think of a time when "getting it done" really paid off? When "putting it off" really hurt you? What time management strategies have worked for you? How is your daily schedule in college different from what you are used to? How will you use your awareness of your own energy cycle to set a study schedule? TIME DIARY : For one week, keep a diary of how you actually spend your time.
Sept 16	MO 102	Workshops:  Readings to be announced. Take notes and be prepared to describe workshop to the rest of the class who attended other workshops. Begin reading Mountains Beyond Mountain. List places where you feel Kidder is taking us on a narrative exploration of Haiti and of infectious diseases. NYTimes 3:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme and travel in underdeveloped countries. Write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your portfolio in a separate section. Dream job interviewee due
Sept 18	MO 102	Workshops:  Readings to be announced Choose one of the recommended topics to write about.
Sept 23	MO 102	Theme Day: Exploring South America with Humboldt, Darwin and NYTimes 4:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Sept 25	MO 102	Workshop Presentations JOURNAL :  Choose one of the recommended topics to write about.
Sept 30	MO 102	Theme Day: Dream Job Preparation JOURNAL 10:  Choose one of the recommended topics to write about. NYTimes 5:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Oct 2	MO 102	Theme Day: Dream Job Preparation
Oct 7		Fall Break:  Lyceum to Washington, D.C. NYTimes 6:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Oct 9	KI 101	Honors Advising Information- Review your Honors Student Handbook Dream Job papers Due
Oct 14	MO 102	Dream Job Presentations Dr. Richard Leakey, Oct. 13 NYTimes 7:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Oct 16	MO 102	Dream Job Presentations READ: Kidder, Mountains Beyond Mountains, Discussion on Chapters 1-17, pp. 1-158 Buckner Lecture: Mark Edmundson Fisher Center's Lumina Theater Turn in: 5 thoughtful questions related to these chapters. Typed
Oct 21	MO 102	READ: Kidder, Mountains Beyond Mountains, Discussion on Chapters 18-Afterword, pp. 159-301. Turn in: 5 thoughtful questions related to these chapters. Typed NYTimes 8:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Oct 23	KI 101	Mountains Beyond Mountains  Study Abroad Opportunities!  Meet a professor:  Dr. Denise DiPuccio, Associate VC for International Programs Bring: 2 thoughtful questions to ask about study abroad.  TYPED.  Turn in at session.
Oct 28	MO 102	Theme Day TBA Student Led Discussion NYTimes 9:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Oct. 30	MO 102	Meet a Professor:  Steve Meinhold
Nov 4	MO 102	Student Led Discussion- Meinhold lecture READ: . NYTimes 10:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Nov 6	KI 101	Schweitzer Award  (KI 101) & Reception (Special Collections)
Nov 11	MO 102	Theme Day Student Led Discussion NYTimes 11:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Nov 13	KI 101	Theme Day Student Led Discussion
Nov 18	MO 102	Theme Day Student Led Discussion NYTimes 12:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Nov 20	MO 102	Theme Day Student Led Discussion
Nov 25	MO 102	Theme Day Student Led Discussion NYTimes 13:  Find an article related in some way to Literature and Exploration theme from this week or last, and cut it out, and write a 2-3 paragraph reaction to it.  The NYT reactions go in your journals in a separate section.
Nov 27	No Class	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 2	MO 102	Theme Day Student Led Discussion Course Evaluations
Fri. Dec 5	Madeline Suite	Final Exam Gathering 9:30-11:00 Attendance is required!