Dates |
Topic |
Guests / Special Notes |
Assignments/Readings/ Due Dates |
Week 1 |
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Friday, 28 January 2011 |
Introduction to the Course
Review of Syllabus & Course Calendar
Academic Policies |
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For Friday, 4 February:
Complete: First Feature Entrance Form
Read: www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/policies (including 29 sections under “Academic Policies”) |
Week 2 |
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Friday, 4 February 2011 |
Freedom & Responsibility |
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For Friday, 11 February:
Turn in: Syllabus Map |
Week 3 |
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Friday, 11 February 2011
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Community Service/ Service Learning |
Guest:
Maura Masterson,
Merrimack River Valley House |
For Friday, 18 February:
Read:
“Listening and Notetaking Skills” &
“Preparing for and Taking Exams” found at:
www.uml.edu/class/Advising_Center/Study_Skills_Workshop_Packets.html
Write a response to each question and turn in (via e-mail and hard copy) (Part 1):
1) What suggestions on note taking and listening would be helpful for you to put into practice?
2) How do you plan to prepare for & take exams? |
Week 4 |
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Friday, 18 February 2011
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Goal Setting & Time Management
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Guest:
Susan Lemire,
Centers for Learning
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For Friday, 25 February:
Read: “Oral Presentations” found at:
www.uml.edu/class/Advising_Center/Study_Skills_Workshop_Packets.html
Write a response to the question and turn in (via e-mail and hard copy) (Part 2):
In your opinion, what makes a good oral
presentation? |
Week 5 |
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Friday, 25 February 2011
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Campus Safety |
Guest:
Randolph Brashears, University Police |
For Friday, 4 March:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): pp. 3-10
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 1:
How would you describe yourself? What gifts or talents could you share? What makes you special?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 1 |
Week 6 |
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Friday, 4 March 2011
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Identity |
Guest:
Jaime Nolan Andrino,
Multicultural Affairs |
For Friday, 11 March:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): pp. 31-34; pp. 51-54
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 2:
What childhood dreams have you achieved? What are your dreams now?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 2 |
Week 7 |
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Friday, 11 March 2011
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MIDTERM
Envisioning |
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For Friday, 25 March:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): pp. 35-39; pp. 43-46
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 3:
Who has inspired and/or mentored you? What impact has this person had on your life?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 3 |
Week 8 |
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Friday, 18 March 2011 |
Spring Break – No Class |
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Week 9 |
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Friday, 25 March 2011
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Collaboration and Teamwork |
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For Friday, 1 April:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): pp. 69-72; pp. 80-84; pp 94-96; & pp. 97-102
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 4:
What adventures have you had? What lessons have you learned from these adventures?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 4
On Friday, 1 April, meet in O’Leary Library, room 200A, computer lab, at the usual class time. |
Week 10 |
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Friday, 1 April 2011
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Career Planning |
Guest:
Priscilla March,
Career Services
Meet in Computer Lab, O’Leary 200A |
For Friday, 8 April:
Complete:
The 5 sections of “Self Assessment” from FOCUS at http://career.uml.edu
Write and Turn in:
A reflective response paper regarding an issue, idea, and/or discovery in your discipline |
Week 11 |
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Friday, 8 April 2011
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iSiS Insights
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Guest:
Upper-class Student
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For Friday, 15 April:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): pp. 117-120; pp. 121-125; & pp. 126-128
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 5:
How have you helped others reach their dreams? When has teamwork been crucial in reaching goals?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 5 |
Week 12 |
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Friday, 15 April 2011
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Money Management |
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For Friday, 22 April:
Read:
The Last Lecture (Pausch): p. 145; pp. 148-149; pp. 150-151; pp. 151-153; pp.161-163; pp. 191-198; & pp. 204-206
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 6:
What advice would you give? What questions do you still have? What legacy would you like to leave?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 6
Turn in by Friday, 22 April (via e-mail):
Completed notes for your class presentation |
Week 13 |
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Friday, 22 April 2011 |
Conflict Management |
Guest:
Marshall Greenleaf,
Residence Life |
For Thursday, 28 April:
Prepare:
“Last Lecture” class presentation |
Week 14 |
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
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Class Presentations |
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For Friday, 6 May:
Complete and turn in:
First Feature Exit Form
Prepare:
Performance for Ladies at MRVH
On Friday, 6 May, meet at the Merrimack River Valley House, 520 Fletcher Street, Lowell, MA, 01854, at the usual class time. (For location, see www.rivervalleyhouse.org/ ) |
Week 15 |
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Friday, 6 May 2011
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Performance for the Ladies at MRVH
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Meet at Merrimack River Valley House, 520 Fletcher Street, Lowell, MA 01854
(Phone: 978-452-1181) |
For Week 16, 11 May – 19 May 2011:
NO FINAL EXAM SCHEDULED
for First-Year Experience Seminar |
