Introduction to Psychology



Fall 2014 SYLLABUS for FCSC 301Applying Critical Thinking to Discourse in Family and Consumer Sciences OrganizationsINSTRUCTOR: Maureen E. Kelly, Ph.D.CLASS TIME & LOCATION: MW 12:30 – 1:45; McClelland Park Room 207OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 2- 3 p.m., McClelland Park 203J; by appointment if necessaryCONTACT: mek@email.arizona.edu 621-7141. Please allow 24 hours for replies; email rarely checked on weekends/breaks. PRECEPTORS: Will Palmer, wpalmer@email.arizona.edu , Allie Pennington, apennington@email.arizona.edu , Chelsea Prazma, prazma@email.arizona.eduA. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis is a professional development course designed to provide students with the skills needed to be effective participants and leaders in retail and social service organizations. As pre-requisites, students should have completed ENGL 101+102 and FSHD 197A or RCSC 197A. B. PURPOSEThe purpose of this course is to help students develop critical thinking skills needed to conceptualize, apply, analyze, and synthesize oral and written presentations of ideas adapted to all levels of retail and social service organizations. This includes providing students with opportunities to practice, and thus improve, their formulation and presentation of ideas in different organizational communication contexts: one-to-one, one-to-many, in-person presentations, and concise written reports.C. COURSE OBJECTIVESStudent learning objectives Acquire and improve both oral and written communication skills to present well-reasoned written and verbal messages. Practice critical-thinking in adapting verbal and written messages to specific organizational audiences. Use critical-thinking techniques and evidentiary support to compose ideas for retail or social service organizations. Understand and assimilate the need for critical thinking and communication i.e. written and verbal interaction intended to enhance understanding, as opposed to manipulating or diminishing, others. Student skill objectives Recognize the difference between rhetoric and sophistry; structure messages (both orally and in writing) using the introduction - thesis statement, body, and conclusion format;use precise language versus vague terms in oral and written communication messages;construct claims supported with evidence that substantiate the thesis statement;adapt written and oral messages to the attitudes, values and beliefs of specific audiences;apply the above skills by writing and presenting descriptive and persuasive messages.D. TEXT (Required – found on D2L under course content)Wood, R., Kiesling, J. and Kelly, M. E. (2014) The Little Book: Finding Your Rhetorical Voice. San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing.**Course schedule may change at the discretion of the instructorE. COURSE OUTLINE RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RHETORIC AND SOPHISTRYDateCourse Content ReadingsAssignmentsPossible PointsWeek 1Monday, 8/25Wednesday, 8/27Course Overview/IntroDiscussion of Communication EthicsChapter 1Chapter 1 Quiz5 pts.Week 2Monday, 9/1Wednesday, 9/3Labor Day Holiday- No classRhetorical DietRhetorical vs. SophisticChapter 2Chapter 2 QuizCREATE Module 1Rhetorical Diet questionnaire5 pts.10 pts.Week 3Monday, 9/8Wednesday, 9/10Critical Thinking & LanguageCritical Thinking & PolicyChapter 3Chapter 5Chapters 3 & 5 QuizzesCREATE Module 210 pts.10 pts.STRUCTURING MESSAGES (BOTH ORALLY AND IN WRITING) Week 4Monday, 9/15Wednesday, 9/17StructurePresentation 1 Discussion and ExplanationPresentation 1 Discussion and ExplanationChapter 4CREATE Module 3Chapter 4 Quiz10 pts.5 pts.Week 5Monday, 9/22Wednesday, 9/24Presentation 1Outline evaluation – in classPresentations (3 rooms; 10/room)NoneBring printed outline to classPresentation 1 OutlinePresentation 110 pts.25 pts.CONSTRUCT CLAIMS SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE USING PRECISE LANGUAGEWeek 6Monday, 9/29Wednesday, 10/1Arguments, EvidenceWritten 1 discussionChapter 6Chapter 6 Quiz5 pts.Week 7Monday, 10/6Wednesday, 10/8Written 1 Outline evaluation – in classLanguage UsageNoneBring printed written 1 outline10 pts..Week 8Monday, 10/13Wednesday, 10/15(Group) Presentation 2 Discussion & PreparationAs group assignsWritten 1 & outline, Review Presentation 2 assignment 25 ptsWeek 9Monday, 10/20Wednesday, 10/23Group PresentationLotto Discussion & Article picksNoneOutline for Group PresentationGroup Presentation 10 pts. 30 pts.Week 10Monday, 10/27Wednesday, 10/29Discuss Written 2Plan & Advantage Structure; W2NoneReview WA2 assignmentWeek 11Monday, 11/3Wednesday, 11/5Lotto Presentation (3 rooms)Plan & Advantage workshopNoneLotto Presentation Outline Lotto Presentation 10 pts. 35 pts.Week 12Monday, 11/10Wednesday, 11/12Audience AnalysisAudience AnalysisChapter 7Chapter 7 quiz Written 2 Outline Written 2 5 pts. 10 pts. 25 pts.Week 13Monday, 11/17Wednesday, 11/19 Executive Summary/Policy Presentation DiscussionIndividual Mtg. with instructor/preceptorNoneReview Executive Summary/Policy Presentation assignmentBring draft outline final policy presentation Week 14Monday, 11/25Wednesday, 11/27Policy Presentations – 5No class-give thanks!Policy Presentation Outline Policy Presentation Executive Summary Work on Policy Presentation & Exec Summary 10 pts. 100 pts. 25 pts.Week 15Monday, 12/1Wednesday, 12/3 Policy Presentations – 10 (2 rooms)Policy Presentations – 6NonePolicy Presentation Outline Policy Presentation Executive Summary Week 16Monday, 12/8Policy Presentations – 6Policy Presentation Outline Policy Presentation Executive Summary FINAL (optional)Monday, 12/1(on d2l by 5 p.m.)Extra Credit 15 pts.F. ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONParticipation in Classroom Discourse (40 pts.): This course is designed to be participative. In fact, it is only successful when members of the class participate in discussions by providing their insight, feedback, voicing opinions and receiving feedback. (This is all part of discourse.) Points are calculated based on in-class discussion, quality of presentation peer evaluations, and attendance. During each presentation, you will be randomly assigned to evaluate and provide constructive feedback and encouragement of your classmate’s presentation. This feedback will help your classmates refine their presentation and rhetorical skills. These points will not be calculated until the last day of class. CREATE Modules (10 pts./module): The University of Arizona has designed modules to help students improve their writing. Access the modules through the CREATE site (). You must receive 80% or higher to “pass” (and receive 10 points). Modules must be repeated until successful completion. Regardless of the number of attempts, if successfully completed by the due date, all 10 points will be awarded. Chapter quizzes (5 pts. per chapter) The chapter quizzes are on d2l and must be completed as indicated in the syllabus.Written Assignment 1 (25 pts.): This writing assignment requires that you 1.) develop a thesis statement you could use for your policy speech, 2.) utilize an example of each of the three modes of proof (ethos, pathos and logos) demonstrating the status quo and need for change regarding your issue. In-text citations and references must be done in APA. Written Assignment 2 (25 pts.): This assignment is designed to be an extension of written assignment 1, and the in-class feedback you have received. (If you change your topic after any of these assignments, then it would not be an extension.) This assignment is the culmination of your work in 301 and will be content used in your final presentation, the policy speech. You are required to establish the policy (thesis statement), need for change (argument), the plan to address the need, and the advantage to this plan over others (with evidence). In-text citations and references must be done in APA. Outlines (10pts./outline): An outline for each presentation and written assignments 1 & 2 following the templates provided (on D2L) is due approximately one week prior to each assignment. Outline MUST be typed and printed to receive full credit. In-text citations and references must be done in APA. Reflections (5pts./reflection): Reflecting upon a learning experience allows you to develop new knowledge, by thinking about the experience, making meaning, and applying what was learned to new endeavors. After reading feedback and watching your Presentation 1, the Group Presentation, Lotto, and Written Assignment 1, you will reflect on what went well, what could be improved, what you learned and how you will apply this knowledge in the future. Reflections will be due as D2L discussion posts; group presentation reflection will be submitted to a D2L drop box.Written Assignment 3-Executive Summary (25 pts.): An executive summary is a 1-page document summarizing your policy presentation. It should communicate the status quo, need, your plan, and its advantages. You can get creative with the formatting! In-text citations and references must be done in APA. Presentation 1 (25 pts.): With this Rhetorical Act, you are seeking to share your experience with the audience and perhaps alter their perception. To do this, select a book or movie that you found compelling – not simply entertaining. A compelling piece had a powerful influence upon you, and most likely, caused you to change the way you thought or acted. In short, it altered your perception of an issue/idea. (Group) 2 Presentation (30 pts.): Groups will be assigned by the instructor based on your policy interest area; members will have the same major. Topics and position (for/against) will be pre-assigned. You will analyze the policy and identify the argument for advancing this policy: claim, reasoning, evidence. (Lotto ) Presentation 3 (35 pts.): Students will select an editorial OR be provided with an editorial from the Arizona Daily Star or other source. You will analyze the purpose, claim and evidence used to advance the claim. You will take a position on the issue, and support it with new evidence. All student selected editorials must be approved by instructor (send an email, please)(Final Policy) Presentation 4 (100 pts.): Each student is to prepare a 10-12 minute verbal presentation to be delivered to the class that meets the following objectives: 1) The topic should be an answer to a question of policy; 2) persuade the audience to change their beliefs and accept the rhetor’s alternative policy; 3) all points in the presentation should be supported by sound arguments and evidence; 4) motivate the audience to a specific action advocated by the rhetor. Extra Credit (5pts./reflection): At the completion of the course, you will evaluate your development of writing and presenting skills, and which course activities and assignments assisted. These reflections will be posted on D2L Discussion page, and are due by 5pm on December 15.G. GRADING PLANCoursework will be weighted as follows:ScoreTotalWritten assignments (3)2575Oral Presentations (3) 25, 30, 3590Policy Speech 100100Presentation Outlines (4)1040Written assignment Outlines (2)1020Chapter Quizzes (7) 3535Create Modules (3)1030Reflections (4)520Classroom Participation4040450Determination of Class GradesPercentageScoreGrade90-100%405 - 450A80-89%360 - 404B70-79%315 - 359C60-69%270 – 314D59% and below0 - 269EH. Class Policies:It is expected that students may disagree with the research presented or the opinions of their fellow classmates. To disagree is fine but to disparage others views is unacceptable. All comments should be kept civil and thoughtful.If you are late to class, please be quiet when arriving. Consistent tardiness to class will result in partial loss of attendance points. All cell phones are to be turned off. This is a courtesy not only to your instructor, but to you classmates as well. On presentation day, all phones and laptops must be put away (backpacks, purses, pockets). Any student with their phone out will lose all participation points for the day. Attendance is very important and you will be graded on both your attendance and participation.? You can miss one day of class with no penalty; after one absence, you will lose points.? The ONLY excused absences accepted are for religious holidays and dean’s excuses (as per U of A policy).? If you encounter a personal or health problem that interferes with your attendance, please see me ASAP.???Attendance on presentation days: The morning of presentations, student evaluators will be chosen at random for each presentation that day; points will be awarded for the quality of evaluation. If you are not in attendance the day you are chosen to evaluate, you will lose points (regardless of ‘courtesy absence’). In the absence of a dean’s excuse or a verifiable medical documentation, 5 points will be deducted from your final total class participation points for every unexcused, missed presentation evaluation. Late work: Late work is accepted for 3 days after the deadline for half-credit.Extra credit: There is one chance to earn extra-credit, an end-of-course reflection. Please see the D2L Discussion posts. If you read this sentence by 9/1/2014, email the instructor for 2 bonus points.Useful writing and APA links:? (choosing appropriate sources for purpose and audience)? (searching data bases and finding library materials)?(Constructing references and citations in APA style) (for references) Disruptive Behavior:This class runs under university policies regarding disruptive behavior. that are considered disruptive in this class include, but are not limited to: talking during lecture, reading newspapers or materials unrelated to the course, sleeping, answering/making phone calls, text messaging, web browsing or emailing during student presentations.Missed Classes or Exams Policy:Students will be allowed to make-up an exam or presentation only on rare occasions for justifiable, extenuating circumstances. Students need to submit a written request attaching supporting documentation (e.g. doctor’s verification). Students will not be allowed to make-up exams or presentations for non-academic reasons (e.g. family vacation, early holiday travel). Students will not be allowed to make up in class discussions. Incomplete Grade Policy:Incomplete grades will be given only in special circumstances as outlined in university policy as stated in “The University of Arizona Record General Academic Manual.”Academic Integrity:Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and application of course materials. However, all graded work/exercises must be the product of independent effort unless otherwise instructed. Students are expected to adhere to the UA code of Academic Integrity as described in the UA General Catalog. See: of Copyrighted Materials:Students are advised that all lecture notes, lectures, study guides and other course materials disseminated by the instructor to the students, whether in class or online, are original materials and as such reflect intellectual property of the instructor or author of those works. All readings, study guides, lecture notes and handouts are intended for individual use by the student. Students may not distribute or reproduce these materials for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the instructor. Students who sell or distribute these materials for any use other than their own are in violation of the University’s Intellectual Property Policy (available at ). Violations of the instructors copyright may result in course sanctions and violate the Code of Academic Integrity.Confidentiality of Student Records: . Students should have read and be aware of federal regulations regarding the privacy of their academic records. Special Needs Policy:Students needing special accommodations or special services should contact the Disability Resources Center, 1224 East Lowell Street, Tucson AZ 85721, (520)621-3268, FAX (520)621-9423, email: uadrc@email.arizona.edu, . Resources/CDRR (621-5227). You must register and request that the center or DRC send the instructor official notification of your needs as soon as possible. Please plan to meet with via phone or office hours to discuss accommodations and how this course’s requirements may impact your ability to fully participate. The need for accommodations must be documented by the appropriate office.Course WithdrawalStudents withdrawing from this course must notify me prior to and must execute drop or withdrawal procedures in accordance with the UA General Catalog (see for official dates).Subject to Change StatementInformation contained in the course syllabus, other than the grade policies, may be subject to change with reasonable advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructors. ................
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