Hist & Philo Perspectives on Leisure
Instructor: Benjamin K Hunnicutt
Time & Location: 10:55A - 12:10P TTh 322 FH

SYLLABUS

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For class schedule, readings, and assignments click here.

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Required Information
The following information must be included on every syllabus:

• The administrative home of the course; Leisure Studies
  
  
• This course’s policies are governed by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  
  

· The instructor's name, office address, office hours, phone number, email address, and DEO contact information; Benjamin Hunnicutt, Professor, the University of Iowa, Office 342 FH, Phone 335-1326
e-mail benjamin-hunnicutt@uiowa.edu- this is the best way to reach me. Department Executive Officer: Ken Mobily, 404 Jefferson Bld- 3193353884

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• At least three office hours per week. Include days, times, and place. The College requires instructors to be available for a reasonable amount of time by appointment; Hunnicutt's office hours --- Before and after class and T TR 12:15 – 2pm T TR in 342 FH and by appointment
  
  
• Course description and topics covered; This course will introduce historical and philosophical topics and problems having to do with play, leisure, and work that scholars have considered important. Included will be an overview of the historical and cultural formation and development of play, leisure, and work and the philosophical problems raised by these most basic of human realities. We will also explore these topics as they have been raised as current issues, and as our profession has addressed these issues and problems. For Topics covered, see class calendar.
• Course goals and objectives; 1. Gain familiarity with the "literature," that "body of knowledge"
• that relates to our concerns.
• 2. Formulate one's own ideas and questions about the topics.
• 3. Begin research to answer our questions.
• 4. Communicate this research.
• After taking this course, the graduate student should be able:
• a. To trace aspects of the history of play, leisure, and work being aware of the following:
• The way in which play, leisure, and work relate to the cultural and social forces of particular times and places.
• 2. Important historical events and processes that influence the development and change of concepts about play, leisure, and work.
  
  
• b. To demonstrate awareness of the role that leisure and work, as concepts and as organizational realities, play in modern social and cultural issues and problems.
• c. To evaluate the various philosophies studied in terms of their appropriateness and application to the current Recreation profession and to current social problems, including the ability to:
• 1. Critically analyze current philosophies as they relate to
• modern leisure concerns and the Recreation profession.
• 2. Critically analyze current literature to discover philosophical
• bases and concepts.
• d. To employ skills in scholarship and research through actual practice
• Texts and other course materials; See class calendar
• Grading procedures, including the role of plus/minus grading; Pluses and minuses will be use with the standard A+ to F scale.
• Evaluation; You r grade will be determined by the following;
• A. "Major" Reading Oral Report and Written Critiques of "Major" reading plus class participation and attendance= 20% of total
• B. One Final Examination (40% of total)
• C. Term Paper - Due last week of class in December (included in this grade will be the oral prospectus presentation in class
• due at mid-term (October) 40% of total
• V. Term Papers
• Should be no longer than 20 pages. Should be typewritten.
• Should use Chicago Manual of Style. Should
• include an extensive bibliography. The oral, class
• presentation of the project should not exceed twenty minutes.
• Two options exist:
• A. A library research paper.
• A library research paper requires investigation of major
• published materials on the topic selected, an analysis
• of theories, their development and current status and
• the types of research going on and the application of
• the theories and research and the usefulness to the
• recreation profession.
• Acceptable term paper topics included for library research: You should choose a topic that relates to one of the major class topics assigned by weeks of class.
• OTHER TOPICS SHOULD BE CLEARED WITH ME
• B. Limited, direct research paper, based on collected
• empirical data .
• I feel most comfortable with either economic research
• and historical/cultural analysis -- I can and will give you
• data, methods and suggestions on these topics.
• Other research topics -- sociology, soc-psy, etc. are
• not my cup of tea. But I will work with you on
• statistical methods and problems, computer use, etc.,
• but you must realize my limits here.
• Expectations for attendance, assignments, and examinations. Regular attendance is required. You must take the exam.
• Dates and times of any examinations outside of class time. (See Registrar examination policies concerning exams given outside of class time.) See Class Calendar
• Procedures for student complaints. See the policy template for required information.
• The Collegiate policy on academic fraud. See the policy template.
• Statement on accommodations for students with disabilities. See the policy template.
• For off-cycle courses, please include a reminder of significant deadlines, as stated on the official deadline calendar. See the policy template.

VI. Books

All readings will be on the Internet

General expectations for all students include consistent class attendance, adequate preparation, constructive participation and completion of reading and writing assignments on deadline. For purposes of class communication and fulfillment of assignments, you'll need an e-mail account and regular access to a computer.

Each student will take extra responsibility for one class session, preparing a summary handout and discussion questions based on that day's required readings as well as supplemental materials, and helping to provoke and lead class discussion.

Other policies

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Policies and Procedures

Administrative Home
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this course and governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, and other related issues. Different colleges may have different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall or see the Academic Handbook. www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/index.shtml

Academic Fraud
Plagiarism and any other activities when students present work that is not their own are academic fraud. Academic fraud is reported to the departmental DEO and to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Services who enforces the appropriate consequences. www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtm

Making a Suggestion or a Complaint
Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit the instructor, then the course supervisor and the departmental DEO. Complaints must be made within six months of the incident. www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtml#5

Accommodations for Disabilities
A student seeking academic accommodations should register with Student Disability Services and meet privately with the course instructor to make particular arrangements. For more information, visit this site:
www.uiowa.edu/~sds/

Understanding Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Visit www.sexualharassment.uiowa.edu for definitions, assistance, and the full University policy.

Reacting Safely to Severe Weather
In severe weather, the class members should seek shelter in the innermost part of the building, if possible at the lowest level, staying clear of windows and free-standing expanses. The class will continue if possible when the event is over. (Operations Manual 16.14. i.)

Important University of Iowa Deadlines for Off-Cycle Courses
(Note: Use only for off-cycle courses. To find the deadlines for a particular course, visit this Registrar site and type in the course number and title: www.registrar.uiowa.edu/more/coursedeadlines.aspx)
Since this course begins or ends at a time different from other courses, please be aware of these deadlines:

Last day to add: Monday, Sep 8 Last day for undergraduates to add courses, dropcourses without a W, 4:30 p.m. Last day for graduate students to add or change S-U

status, 4:30 p.m.
Last day to drop: Monday, Nov 3 Last day for undergraduates to drop individual

semester-length courses, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 11 Last day for graduate students to drop individual

semester-length courses or withdraw entire

registration, 4:30 p.m.