liba 110 syllabus fall 2014

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COTTRILL | LIBA 110 Syllabus

Subject to change. All changes will be announced in class and on Blackboard. Students are responsible for all changes.

LIBA 110: First-Year Seminar

The Pursuit of HappinessTuesday/Thursday 11:3012:50

(LAPT 010)

Instructor: Dr. Brittany Cottrill

Email:[email protected]

Office: 101 Jensen

Office Phone: 263-2906

Office Hours: M/W 10-12; T 1-2; an

by appointment

Course Librarian: Dan Chibnall

Email:[email protected]

Location: GV University Library

Phone: 263-2879

Writing Center: Rasmussen Room 2

Writing Center Phone: 263-2855

This 3 credit class takes an interdisciplinary approach to a course-specific theme while allowing students to explore person

development, intellectual growth, and what it means to have a liberal arts education. The First-Year Seminar is designed t

introduce students to the standards of academic rigor while providing them with the knowledge to make informed

decisions in their transition to college. Students will compose a variety of projects that demonstrate critical inquiry and

information literacy skills.

Course Theme: The Pursuit of HappinessWhat makes people happy? How do they create happiness in their lives? How does our understanding of happiness

depend on religion, culture, economy, politics, and wellbeing? This seminar will explore what it means to be happy while

negotiating the complex boundaries of society.

You will. Activities demonstrating learning

1. Generate a body of work that engages critical inquiry, information

literacy, and written communication in an academically rigorous manner.

Short papers, happiness project, final portfo

reading logs

2. Evaluate and synthesize information to create and critique how

knowledge is made and valued.

Library instruction, annotated bibliography

and essay, happiness project, informal

homework and writing

3.

Discover your strengths, interests, and passions through participating in

class and campus activities.

Final reflection, LIBA 111 (Spring)

4. Develop the skills and understanding to support critical, self-directed

learning and to utilize campus resources for academic and personal

success.

Papers and portfolio, class discussions and

activities, reading logs, use of resources,

speakers, events on campus, LIBA 111 (Sprin

5. Examine who you are as a whole person and how that impacts your

potential as a leaner and responsible citizen.

Papers and portfolio, final reflection, LIBA 11

(Spring)

Course Descri tion and Prere uisites
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LIBA 110 and LIBA 111 are both seminar

classes. This may be different from what

you are used to in school. A seminar is a

type of class where learners come

together and discuss a topic in a smallgroup. This course is student centered,

and your instructor will act as a

facilitator, resource, and co-learner along

with you. The focus of a seminar is to

explore and inquire into a topic, but that

inquiry may not necessarily be to a

specified end (such as learning the facts

for a test or mastering an experiment).

Instead, this class will ask you to think,

analyze, synthesize, and engage with

issues, ideas, and questions as a way toimprove your thinking and

understanding. The conversations will

build on previous classes, so you will be

expected to make connections. The goal

of a seminar is for students to take

ownership for their learning and to

create an environment built on trust,

respect, and investigation.

What you will learn Activities demonstrating learningCritical InquiryThis course will provide you with multiple opportunities to practice applying discipline

specific approaches to investigate, research, assess, and generate knowledge. Students

will practice critical inquiry in relation to course readings and issues related to course

themes. We will work to evaluate and generate knowledge specific to our course theme.

Readings

Reflection activities

Classroom discussions

Short papers

Happiness project

Information Literacy

This course will offer you multiple opportunities to analyze questions and problems,

collect and evaluate information from an assortment of sources, and produce significant,

evidence-based responses and projects using a variety of academic resources.

Library instruction (including visits, discussion

board posts, annotated bibliographies, etc.)

Evaluation of academic sources and appropria

internet resources

Short papers, happiness project, and portfolio

using significant research from a variety of

academic resources

Written CommunicationThis course is designed to allow you to have the opportunity to practice the writing

process, form your ideas for specific audiences and purpose, and develop effective written

communication skills. One way we will do this is through rough drafts. You will participate

in peer review, submit rough drafts for instructor feedback, and revise essays. In addition,

you will be required to submit completed rough drafts to me. I will provide feedback with

suggestions for revision before your final essay is due. This feedback will give you

suggestions on how to improve your essays before your essay receives a grade.

Rough drafts, peer review, and revisionopportunities

Practicing the writing process (pre-writing,

composing, and revising) for every project

Approximately 20-22 pages of polished writin

Ungraded and informal writing assignments

(journals, homework, in-class writings, discuss

board, etc.)

How the course will be taught


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REQUIRED BOOKS

yubomirsky, Sonja. The How of Happiness: A

New Approach to Getting the Life You Want.

New York: Penguin, 2008. (ISBN978-0-14-

11495-6)

ubin, Gretchen. The Happiness Project: Or

Why I spent a Year Trying to Sing in the

Morning, Clean my Closets, Fight Right, Read

ristotle, and Generally Have More Fun. New

ork: Harper, 2009. (ISBN978-0-06-158326-1)

OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

What is happiness?

What makes people happy?

Can one create happiness?

How does our understanding

of happiness depend on

religion, culture, economy,

politics, and wellbeing?

58.6%he percentage of institutions that require students to

ake a FYS.

Texts/Resources

Lyubomirsky, Sonja. The How of

Happiness: A New Approach toGetting the Life You Want. New

York: Penguin, 2008. (ISBN978-

0-14-311495-6)

Rubin, Gretchen. The Happiness

Project: Or Why I spent a Year

Trying to Sing in the Morning,

Clean my Closets, Fight Right,

Read Aristotle, and Generally

Have More Fun. New York:

Harper, 2009. (ISBN978-0-06-

158326-1)

Additional materials posted on

Blackboard or handed out in

class. You must print documents

on Blackboard and bring them

to class.

Technology Necessary

Access to a computer with

Microsoft Word, Internet accesa GV email account, and a GV

Blackboard account.

Students must sign up for eithe

Track Your Happiness,Mood

Panda,or some other method o

tracking their happiness. More

instructions will be given in clas

Other Supplies

A notebook and sticky notes

specifically for this class.

A data storage device (e.g., flasdrive, CDs, Google Docs accoun

etc.) to back up files. Please

dont just rely on your hard driv

computers fail.

Resources Necessary for Learning

Aquino, Lidyanne. "Study." Jun

21, 2009. Flikr. Aug. 9, 2014.

https://flic.kr/p/6zqXnf (CC

Attribution 2.0 license)

Tips to be Successful. . . .The most successful student will:

Believe in her/himself and her/his ability to be successful. You are here

because youve worked hard and deserve it. Meet with her/his instructors and advisor early and often. We are here to

help you, but you have to take the first step.

Not wait too long to ask for help. Visit the Writing Center or Math Lab, go

to your instructors office hours, ask your classmates, or visit study tables.

Be prepared to talk and work in every class, every day.

Write all due dates in her/his planner for all classes. If you dont use a

planner, put them in your phone, write them on sticky notes on your wall,

or anything else that will work for you. Put them down somewhere so you

know how to plan your time.

Track Your Happiness

Mood Panda
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Happiness Analysis(100 points) You will

write a short analysis about how happy

you are and what brings you happiness.

This paper may be used as you develop

your Happiness Project later in the

semester. Additional information will be

distributed in class.

Happiness Interview(100 points) You

will select a person to interview about

their perspective(s) on happiness as a

way to get a broader understanding of

how people see happiness. This paper

may be used as you develop your

Happiness Project later in the semester.

Additional information be distributed in

class.

Annotated Bibliography & Essay (100points) You will work with our embedded

librarian to learn about various research

strategies this semester. This assignment

gives you a change to apply your skills

and start to find connections between

research and your final paper. Additional

information be distributed in class.

Reading Logs(100 points) You will be

expected to keep either a physical

reading log or a digital reading log where

you will take notes on each reading wedo this semester. You must bring your

reading log to every classI will not

announce when I will collect them. Not

having a reading log on collection day

means you will not receive the points.

Additional information be distributed in

class.

Participation(150 points) You are

expected to be a present and an active

member in discussion, research, and

activities throughout the semester.

Simply being in class does not guaranteeparticipation points.

Information Literacy Homework

(points TBD) You will have a number of

assignments to help you develop your

information literacy skills. All of these

assignments are required. Additional

information will be distributed

throughout the semester.

Happiness Project(250 points) Your

final project for the semester will be your

own mini happiness project, much like

what Gretchen Rubin does in her book

The Happiness Project. You will focus on

one of the definitions or ideas behind

happiness that we read, attempt toimplement it into your own life, and then

reflect on the effectiveness or lack

thereof. This project will require the use

of 8-10 scholarly resources (which will

likely come from your annotated

bibliography and essay) in addition to

your own experiment. Additional

information will be distributed in class

early in the semester.

Happiness Activities Presentation (75

points) Each of you will be assigned aspecific happiness activity from the

reading to become an expert on.

Additional information will be distributed

in class.

Additional Homework(points TBD) You

may be asked to complete additional

activities, reading quizzes, and homework

assignments throughout the semester.

Final Portfolio(250 points)

You will create either a digital or paper

portfolio for your final project. Thisproject asks you to select four of your

earlier project (or more) that you believe

represent what you have learned this

semester. You will revise them to be the

best they can be and include a reflection

piece where you discuss, reflect, and

comment on your unique process of

completing this class. This reflection

should include a total of 6 credible

sources. Part of your grade is presenting

your portfolio during our finals time.

Earning Your GradeA(outstanding): A paper that receives an A(90-100%) meets and exceeds the criteria

of the assignment, maintains a

sophisticated focus throughout the work,

and demonstrates mastery of major

rhetorical principles of audience, purpose,

thesis, organization, development, etc. The

essay captivates readers with sophisticated

writing style from start to finish, makes

clear and smooth connections between

ideas, and approaches the subject in a

unique way so the reader enjoys and lea

from the essay.

B (above average): A paper that receives

B (80-89%) clearly meets all criteria of th

assignment. The essay has a focused

purpose throughout and demonstrates

solid command of major rhetorical

principles. The subject matter is present

in an original and interesting way, thoug

is not as sophisticated as the A paper. Th

essay makes clear and smooth connectio

between ideas and is thoroughly

developed. The essay is free of all but a

minor sentence-level errors.

C (average): A paper that receives a C (7

79%) meets all the criteria of the

assignment and maintains a controlling

purpose, though at times the essays focmy drift. The essay demonstrates adequ

control of major rhetorical principles an

adequate command of the subject matt

The argument/perspective may not be

original and/or as completing as the A o

level work. The essay may contain

sentence-level errors, but not sever eno

to interfere with communications.

**Note: many students are surprised to

receive a C when theyhave done

everything listed on the assignment shee

Simply meeting the minimum requiremeconstitutes a basic passing grade; to g

B or an A, you must exceed those

minimum requirements through more

sophisticated execution.

D (below average): A paper that receive

D (60-69%) meets some of the criteria b

not others. The purpose may be weak o

unclear. Perspectives presented may no

original or truly argumentative.

Connections between ideas may be roug

or confusing. The essay may contain

patterns of sentence-level errors that ar

severe enough to interfere withcommunication.

F (not acceptable): A paper that receives

F (0-59%) fails to meet more criteria of t

assignment than it meets.

Course Requirements


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A final word . . . I hope that you will find our class to be a place where you can receive help developing as a student, critical thinker,

and writer. This can be challenging and uncomfortable at times for students, but I am here to help you make this transition and be a

support throughout the process. I encourage you to take advantage of the resources around you and to keep in touch with me as

we go through the semester. If you have any questions about the classroom policies or other class matters, as well as issues that

arise across campus, please feel free to talk to me. I look forward to working with you and helping you transition to Grand View.

Attendance

Attendance in this class is mandatory.

Your preparation, participation, and

performance are critical to your success

in this class. Absenteeism and tardiness

compromises your ability to succeed

because you will miss opportunities toparticipate in-class activities/assignments

that contribute to your development. I

realize, however, that sickness or

emergencies can occur; should you need

to miss class, please be sure to contact

me, preferably beforehand, to discuss

what might be done to assist you with

getting back on track. Similarly, if you

must miss class for a University-

sponsored event, it is your responsibility

to inform me beforehand. Missing class

(or being absent by being unprepared

to participate) will result in a loss of 5

points from your participation score

regardless of the reason for your

absence. Missing more than four classes

may result in failing the course.

Revision Policy (optional but

encouraged)

Because writing is a process, and most

writers find that a work must go through

multiple revisions, you may choose to

revise your graded essays and projects.

Your revised projects may earn up to afull letter grade from the original graded

draft (for example, if your essay earned a

75% then you may revise the essay to no

higher than an 85%). It is not possible to

get a worse grade on a revision; however,

the extent to which the grade increases

depends entirely on the success of the

revision. If you choose to revise, you

must first schedule an appointment with

me to discuss your revision strategy

within one week of the original paper

being returned. Revisions will not be

accepted from students who have not

met with me.

Late Work

All assignments are due at the start of

class unless otherwise stated. If you know

you will be missing a class when an

assignment or paper is due you must turn

the assignment in early. Work submitted

after the due date will be penalized 10%

for each additional day. If you feel thatyou need extra time for an assignment

please come to me before the day it is

due. If you do not talk to me until the due

date I will not be able to discuss a

possible extension. Extensions will be

considered on a case-by-case basis

considering effort towards meeting the

deadline and are not guaranteed.

Courtesy and Integrity

Courtesy and integrity must be shown to

everyone in the class. Please be

respectful of others thoughts, opinions,and views. If you bring your cell phone to

class make sure it is turned off. Please do

not answer your cell phone in class or

text message. Food and drink are

acceptable in class as long as they are not

distracting and you do not leave a mess.

Laptops are also fine to bring to class as

long as all sound options are turned off,

you stay on task, and you close your

laptop when asked or when appropriate.

Academic Honesty

In addition to following Universitysanctioned policy, academic dishonesty in

this course will not be tolerated and will

lead to a failing grade on the assignment

and may lead to failing the course.

Contacting Me Online

Email is a wonderful communications

tool and I welcome the chance of using it

to help you with questions about your

writing or about assignments. Please

note, however, that email can be

unreliable. As a result, I cannot be

responsible for anyemail messages that

are lost or addressed incorrectly (and

is not an excuse for late work). I typic

respond to emails within 24 hours dur

the week. However, if you dont receiv

reply, this may mean I did not receive

your message and that you should

discuss the content of your email with

personally. Similarly, if you email me

right before class, I will not be able to

read your message until after class.*Note: No emails will be replied to

between 4:00 pm on Friday and 9:00

on Monday.

Resources

I am committed to the principle of

universal learning. This means that ou

classroom, virtual spaces, practices, an

interactions will be as inclusive as

possible. Mutual respect, civility, and t

ability to listen and observe others

carefully are crucial to universal learni

If you are a student with a documente

disability and would like to discuss spe

accommodations, you must contact m

during office hours or by email at the

beginning of the semester. If you think

you might have a learning disability, it

your responsibility to contact the

Director of Academic Enrichment and

Disability Coordinator and apply for an

requested accommodation. The direct

is Ms. Joy Brandt and she can be reach

at 263-2971. Additional support can bfound at theCareer Centerat 263-295

and at theCounseling Centerat 263-

2986. Academic support can be found

theTutoring Center(for all concerns

outside of writing and math), theMat

Lab,and theWriting Center.The

Tutoring Center is located on the seco

floor of the library. The Math Lab is

located in Elings, and the Writing Cent

is located at 205 Rasmussen.

Course Policies
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When a student is reported for a third incident of academic

dishonesty, the student will fail the course and will be

suspended from the University, and the suspension for

academic dishonesty will be noted on the students

transcript.Upon receiving notification from the instructor of

a violation, and determining that it is a third violation, the

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs must notify

the student about the incident. This letter will inform the

student of her/his failing grade and suspension. Copies of theletter will be sent to the students academic advisor, the

instructor, and the registrar. Should the student appeal th

decision, he/she will be allowed to complete the term dur

which the appeal is heard; if upheld, the suspension will

occur during the regular term following the appeal.

Students suspended for Academic Dishonesty must follow

the same procedures for readmission as those listed for

students who have been academically suspendedwith t

exception that they will not be required to enroll elsewhe

during their suspension.

When a student has returned to Grand View after being

suspended for a third violation and is subsequently reported

for a fourth incidentof academic dishonesty, the student will

fail the course and will be suspended immediately from the

University, and the suspension for academic dishonesty will

be noted on the students transcript. The suspension will

remain in force during the appeal process; if the suspension

is upheld, the student will be expelled from the University.

Netiquette (from Internet etiquette)

"Netiquette" refers to the standards for appropriate interaction

in an online environment. Students are expected to displayproper netiquette in their communications with their teacher and

with other students. This includes using proper written English,

being polite, by disagreeing agreeably when necessary, including

your name and other necessary identifiers on any

communication. If an email or discussion post ever concerns you,

please notify the instructor right away in a private manner.

Accommodation

Grand View University prohibits unlawful discrimination and

encourages full participation by all students within the university

community. When a student requires any instructional or other

accommodation to optimize participation and/or performance in

this course, it is the responsibility of the student to contact both

the instructor and the Associate Director of Student Success:

Academic Support and Disability Services and apply for any

requested accommodation. The associate director isMs. Joy

Brandt and she can be reached at 515/263-2971.

Class Attendance

Students are responsible for adhering to the attendance policies

as expressed by the instructor/department. Furthermore, the

Federal Government requires that students receiving financial aid

attend classes. Students, who are identified by the instructor as

not attending classes, will be reported. Students who fail to

return to classes may lose all or a portion of their financial aid.

Classroom Conduct

Students should conduct themselves as responsible

members of the University community respecting the

rights of others. Any student behavior interfering with

the professors ability to teach and/or the students

ability to learn constitutes a violation of the Code of

Student Conduct found in the Grand View Catalog. The

professor may ask the student to leave the classroom and that

student will be subject to disciplinary sanctions.

Appeal of Final Course Grade or Faculty Members Final Acade

Disciplinary Action

Students who wish to appeal a final course grade or other

academic disciplinary action of an instructor must complete at

least section I.A. of the Academic Appeal Form on-line within

fourteen calendar days after the published due date for the fin

grade submission of the academic term in which the issue of

disagreement occurred. Visit site below to complete first partthe form. https://secure/grandview.edu/gradeappealform.ht

This form must be submitted electronically to the Office of the

Provost. Nursing Students appealing a grade in a nursing cour

must follow the Nursing Division procedures.

Use of Blackboard and MyGrades

The MyGrades tool of Blackboard is intended to be a

communication tool and to facilitate information sharing

between instructors and students. The grades and feedback

posted on MyGrades are not to be interpreted as the final grad

submitted by the instructor. Discrepancies and mistakes can b

made in using and interpreting the technologyby both stude

and instructor. Refer to the grade policy in the syllabus for a funderstanding of how your grade is calculated. Students will f

their final grade on myView > myTools > Academic Profile >

Grades by Term.

Assignment of Credit Hours

With successful completion of this course, Grand View Univers

will award you a specified number of credit hours on your

transcript. Our accrediting body, the Higher Learning

Commission, as well as the US Department of Education have

standards in the definition of what counts as a credit hour (see

GV Catalog for a full definition)so that students receive the fu

educational experience we claim. This course will involve faceface class time and outside learning activities to fulfill credits

awarded.

The Unicorn Code1. Unicorns never cheat.2. Unicorns always lend a helping hand.3. Unicorns dont talk to strangers.

4. Unicorns respect the Earth.5. Unicorns are never late.6. Unicorns arent conceited.7. Unicorns dont judge people.8. Unicorns always give 100%.9. Unicorns graze on peace and love.

10. Unicorns dont do drugs. From:http://www.mcphee.com/blog/2010/02/15/creation-of-the-unicorn-code/
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* Subject to Revision

Week 1

Tues 8/26 Topic: Introductions and Expectations

Homework for following class:

Buy your supplies for the course if you havent so far.

Read the complete syllabus and write down what you believe to be the 5 most

important points

Read Lyumbomirskys Forwardalso available on Blackboard > Readings

Listen to The How of Happiness Song linked on Blackboard > Readings

Thurs 8/28 Topic: Introduction to Library Services; What is happiness?


Read Rubin Getting Started and Your Happiness Project

Week 2

Tues 9/2 Intro: Happiness Analysis

Topic: Introduction to happiness project and web portfolio


Read Lyubomirsky Chapter 1: Is it possible to be happier?

Read Rubin January: Boost Energy

Thurs 9/4 Topic: Is it possible to become happier? Boost Energy


Read Lyubomirsky Chapter 2: How happy are you and why?

What is Academic Honesty? online lesson

Week 3

Tues 9/9 Topic: How happy are you and why?


Complete the strongest draft of your Happiness Analysis paper and submit it on

Blackboard before the start of the following class

Read Rubin October: Pay Attention

Thurs 9/11 Due: Happiness Analysis

Topic: Reading Scientific Articles; Paying Attention


Reading TBA

Week 4 * Global Vision Week *Tues 9/16 Intro: Happiness Interview

Topic: Happiness Visit #1 (Chibnall); Can you be happy if there is suffering?


You must attend the Global Vision Speaker

Reading TBA

Thurs 9/18 Topic: Meals from the heartland; Can you be happy if there is suffering?


Read Lyubomirsky Chapter 3: How to find happiness activities that fit your

interest, your values, and your needs

Course Calendar


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Week 5

Tues 9/23 Topic: How to find happiness activities that fit you

Critical Research Skills


Reading TBA Complete the strongest draft of your Happiness Interview and submit it on

Blackboard before the start of the following class

Thurs 9/24 Due: Happiness Interview

Topic: Introduction to Annotated Bibliography & Essay


Read your assigned happiness activities

Week 6

Tues 9/30 Topic: Happiness Activities Presentations


Thurs 10/2 Meet in library

Topic: Finding and Evaluating Sources (part 1)


Week 7

Tues 10/7 Meet in library

Topic: Finding and Evaluating Sources (part 2)


Thurs 10/9 Topic: Happiness Activities Presentations

Homework for following class: Read Rubin March: Aim Higher (p. 69-79, 82-89)

Additional reading TBA

Week 8 * Happiness Tracking (10/1211/1) *

Tues 10/14 Topic: Happiness and Goals: Aim Higher


Read Rubin Enjoy the Fun of Failure (p. 79-80)

Read Do you Want to be Happy? Dont Set Your Expectations Too High linked

on Blackboard > Readings

Thurs 10/16 Topic: How does failure impact happiness?


Complete your pre-advising activities and come prepared to your conference

Week 9 * Happiness Tracking (10/1211/1) *

Mandatory Advising Conferences


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Tues 10/21

Thurs 10/23

MANDATORY ADVISING CONFERENCESNo Class This Week

In place of meeting as a full class this week you will meet individually with me about

your scheduling for Spring and progress in class. These meetings are very important,

and you will have work to do independently throughout the week. Complete the

following homework:

Homework for Following Class:

Attend mandatory advising conference

Attend mandatory library conference with Dan

Continue tracking your happiness

Read Rubins July: Buy some happiness, November: Keep a contented

Heart, and August: Contemplate the Heavens

Complete two online activities related to readings

Homework to have done for Tues 10/28:

Read Rubin May: Be Serious About Play

Read Brains at Play on Blackboard > Readings

View Brains at Play on Blackboard > Readings

Week 10* Happiness Tracking (10/1211/1) *

* Freshmen Registration 10/2710/31*

Tues 10/28 Topic: Can play make us happy?


TBA

Thurs 10/30 Topic: Happiness Visit 2 (TBA)


TBA

Week 11

Tues 11/4 Topic: Using your research to write your essay


Read assigned pages from Rubrin July: Buy Some Happiness, August:

Contemplate the Heavens, November: Keep a Contented Heart, and

December: Boot Camp Perfect

Thurs 11/6 Topic: Money, Attitude, Eternity, and Happiness


Write: Complete the strongest version of your happiness project. Submit a

rough draft online before the beginning of the following class. Be sure to bring a

copy to class as well.Week 12

Tues 11/11 Happiness Project Rough Draft Due

Topic: Happiness Project Peer Review


Read Lyubomirsky The Five Hows Behind Sustainable Happiness


11/11



Thurs 11/13 Topic: The 5 Hows of Happiness


Read Rubin December: Boot Camp Perfect

Week 13

Tues 11/18 Topic: Finding Connections


TBA

Thurs 11/20 Topic: Finding Connections


TBA

Week 14

Tues 11/25 Happiness Project Due

Introduction to Final Reflection

Thurs 11/27 No ClassThanksgiving Break11/2611/30

Week 15

Tues 12/2 Meet in Krumm 28Computer Lab

Revisions and Portfolio


Complete the strongest version of your final portfolio

12/4 Meet in Krumm 28Computer Lab

Revisions and Portfolio

* * Portfolios must be finalized by the end of the day * *

Finals Week

Wednesday

12/10

10:20 am12:10 pm

We will meet in our classroom to present your final portfolios.

liba 110 syllabus fall 2014

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