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FYS101 43 First-Year Seminar: Looking for Shangri-La \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Syllabus and Schedule of Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Instructor:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. James R. Keating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JH 316 B<\/p>\n

Hours:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tuesday and Thursday 4:45-5:15.<\/p>\n

(Students are welcome to visit at any time, however, to discuss specific issues related to the course, I strongly urge making an appointment.)<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Office:\u00a0 940-9223 or 940-6400 Ext. 1<\/p>\n

Home:\u00a0 581-8860\u00a0 (Please leave message on V.M. if I am not there.)<\/p>\n

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e-mail:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jkeating@butler.edu<\/p>\n

(I check e-mail daily (except Sunday) and most days more than once.)<\/p>\n

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Seminar Topic:\u00a0 Looking for Shangri-La<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purpose:\u00a0 The purpose of this class is to examine the way writers viewed the human condition at various places and times in history.\u00a0 The idea is to study ways people look for ultimate meaning in life,\u00a0 passions which inspire and propel them to personal fulfillment, or even greatness.\u00a0\u00a0 We will read various books, fiction and non-fiction, and discuss issues that focus on this idea.\u00a0 I hope we will be able to identify and develop a fuller understanding of certain universal truths by way of what we read, consider, discuss, and write about in this class.\u00a0\u00a0 I hope you feel this happens.<\/p>\n

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Writing is an important part of this class\u2014it is one of the most important skills any college student can possibly have.\u00a0 Expressing yourself in writing is important because it is the way you will express yourself most often in your professional life.\u00a0 Good, high-quality, writing is the sign of a well-educated person.\u00a0 Never\u2014never<\/em>\u2014underestimate the value of good writing!!!<\/p>\n

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Public speaking is important too.\u00a0 It isn’t that we are all going to appear on television or give speeches as Yankee Stadium.\u00a0 Most of us won’t.\u00a0 But we are all called upon to make important comments in many venues, so having speaking skills is important and will be a part of this class.<\/p>\n

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Readings in this class are made up of both fiction and non-fiction.\u00a0 On the other hand, all of the essays we write involve expository writing\u2026a contradiction, apparently.\u00a0 However, I chose certain readings as a way to begin our discussions about great and important themes, which are so often expressed in literature.\u00a0 Such readings help us make discoveries about our own lives\u2014and thereby help us understand the world and our own places in it more fully.<\/p>\n

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CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS:\u00a0 Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc. and do NOT use such items during class time.\u00a0 Text messaging, surfing the net, talking on the phone and other such acts are not allowed during class time.\u00a0 It is disruptive and rude and is not tolerated in professional settings, including this one.\u00a0 If you forget to turn off the phone and it rings, simply silence it.\u00a0 Do not answer.\u00a0 I will do the same if it happens to me.\u00a0\u00a0 (A word to the wise:\u00a0 This kind of thing leaves a very bad impression with the instructor\u2026actually, it drives him nuts\u2026and this is not a good thing.\u00a0 Is this clear enough?\u00a0 If not, ask for a more strongly worded explanation.)<\/p>\n

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ATTENDANCE:\u00a0 University policy requires class attendance.\u00a0 I understand that absence is sometimes unavoidable; however, such occasions should be VERY infrequent.\u00a0 No student should miss more than three (3) classes because that amounts to almost 10% of the class meetings.\u00a0 I know that organizations have events and that there are many social functions that occur at the same time as our scheduled classes.\u00a0 But those activities are not to be considered as excuses for missing class.\u00a0 If your presence is absolutely essential at such a meeting or event, then the organization should reschedule its activity.\u00a0 However, if you feel you will miss more than four classes, then you should consider rescheduling the class.<\/p>\n

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ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:\u00a0 Assignments are due and tests will be administered on the dates indicated.\u00a0 For papers written outside class and for readings, these are DEADLINES.\u00a0 That is, you may complete and submit written work early if you want.\u00a0 But the due date is the DEADLINE after which a penalty will be assessed, no matter what the reason for the tardiness.\u00a0 I strongly suggest that you complete the work ahead of time.\u00a0 Plan ahead.<\/p>\n

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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:\u00a0 When written assignments are given, your work should be typed, proof-read, and should reflect your best efforts.\u00a0 You must cite\u00a0all sources.<\/em>\u00a0 Do not make pencil or pen corrections.\u00a0 If you have to re-print entire paragraphs or pages, then do it.\u00a0 I want your papers to look like you are proud of your work, which you should be.\u00a0 Most likely you cannot possibly write a good paper with fewer than three drafts and a final document.\u00a0 This is not to suggest anything negative about YOU.\u00a0 I can\u2019t do it either.\u00a0 Almost no one can.<\/p>\n

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READING ASSIGNMENTS:\u00a0 You must read all assignments.\u00a0 Plan ahead and read ahead.\u00a0 This is essential for you to know what we\u2019re talking about in class.<\/p>\n

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PUBLIC SPEAKING:\u00a0 At least one assignment will include a public speaking component.<\/p>\n

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THE FINAL EXAM:\u00a0 University policy establishes the time for final examinations in all classes.\u00a0 Sometimes students want me to change the date or time.\u00a0 I cannot do this.<\/p>\n

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NOTICE:<\/em>\u00a0 It is the policy and practice of Butler University to make reasonable accommodations for students with properly documented disabilities.\u00a0 Written notification from Student Disability Services is required.\u00a0 If you are eligible to receive an accommodation and would like to request it for this course, please discuss it with the instructor and allow one week advance notice.\u00a0 If you have questions about Student Disability Services you may contact Michele Atterson, JH 136, ext. 9308.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Guidelines for Formal Paper Submissions<\/h1>\n

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  1. Each paper should be of the length listed in the schedule of readings.\u00a0 The page count does not include the title page, contents, abstract, or works cited pages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Papers you write at the college level generally need documentation.\u00a0 Whenever you quote,\u00a0 refer to, or rely on an outside source, it must be cited. \u00a0That is, if an idea you express in the paper came from somewhere else, the source must be cited, even if you do not directly quote the source.\u00a0 I have noticed that many students under-cite.\u00a0\u00a0 You should use many good references.\u00a0 The internet may be used as a source only one time in any paper.\u00a0 Encyclopedia and Wiki sites (or any other such bogus sources) may not be used at all.\u00a0 Neither may you use BrainyQuotes, QuoteMachine, or any other quotation generator. Databases, library books, scholarly journals, and periodicals may be used as often as necessary. You will be required to annotate sources with information about the author.\u00a0 Therefore, you may not use sources that lack a specific author.\u00a0 (I will say more about that when giving specific assignments.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Print on one side of the paper only.\u00a0 Do not use plastic or cardboard binders.\u00a0 Staple pages together with a single staple in the upper left hand corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Make a\u00a0photo-copy or spare printed copy\u00a0of your term paper as a precautionary backup.\u00a0 If, heaven forbid, I misplace your term paper, I want you to be able to give me the backup copy.\u00a0 Do NOT rely solely on a computer disc to do this for you.\u00a0 Make a paper backup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 The university provides an excellent Writing Studio for help in writing papers.\u00a0 I strongly urge you to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 use it and as incentive, I will give extra credit to students who use this wonderful source.\u00a0 I will explain \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 this in class.<\/p>\n

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                9.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The cover page of the paper should include your name and the assignment number.\u00a0 This page must also include the following statement\u00a0which you must sign.<\/p>\n

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                \u201cI hereby certify that the work included in this paper is my own and that all sources, direct or indirect, have been clearly and properly cited.\u00a0 I have not copied any sections of this paper, directly or indirectly from books, other students, or any electronic or other sources whatsoever, unless I have cited them properly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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