Leisure and the Liberal Arts 169:072
Spring 2012
 
Instructor: Benjamin K Hunnicutt
Times and Locations:
2:00P - 2:50P TTh 109 EPB 
 

Discussion Sections:
Instructor: Kristina Gordon
Time & Location:

169:072:A03    3:30P - 4:20P T C129 PC

 


169:072:A02  : 11:00A - 11:50A Th 322 FH 

 
Syllabus 
 

Click here for Course Calendar-- all readings and all assignment are here

Course Information.
169:072 Leisure and the Liberal Arts 3 semester hours

Approved GE: Humanities; Courses in the humanities focus on the ways individuals and cultures have interpreted and understood themselves, others, and the world. Courses may explore the nature and meaning of artistic forms (across the spectrum of the fine arts and literature of the past and present), human values and value systems (including current and historical ideas in philosophy and religion), and other expressions of human aspiration, belief, and creation. Courses in this area teach verbal, analytic, perceptual, and imaginative skills needed to interpret and examine culture, community, identity formation, and the human experience. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in this area. Students may use a second 3 s.h. of course work approved in this area to partially complete the Distributed General Education component of the General Education Program


Course supervisor, Benjamin Hunnicutt
Hunnicutt's office hours --- Before and after class (in and around the lecture room, including my office) and T TR 7:40-9:20 and 10:50-1:30 in 342 FH and by appointment

Dept: Leisure Studies
Department Executive Officer: Ken Mobily, Field House- 3193353884
The College's expectation for each semester hour credit in the course, students should expect to spend two hours per week preparing for class sessions  (e.g., in a three-credit-hour course, standard out-of-class preparation is six hours.

Course Description: In this course, classic writings in the humanities literature are reviewed for the purpose of integrating the ideal of a liberal education with the worthy and meaningful use of free time in contemporary society.  Instruction of this course is provided by senior faculty and discussion sections are led by graduate students.

Objectives of the course include: To familiarize the student with a broad range of historical and contemporary perspectives on leisure and the Liberal Arts; to further the student’s ability to think analytically and critically about their work life and their leisure; to help improve the student’s skills and comfort level with spoken and written expression through discussion, reading and writing assignments and group presentations;  to encourage students to reexamine the ways that a Liberal Arts education fits into and improves their lives, particularly in leisure time.

You grade will be determined as follows


 20% by your discussion sections, including written assignments, attendance and participation. Your discussion section instructor will provide you with additional information.

37.5% by Mid-term

37.5% by Final Exam.

5% weekly (or less) written assignments. The written assignments are graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. If you do all the assignments, get them in on time, and do a decent job, I will mark your assignment satisfactory and give you full credit.


One term paper is required, graded pass/fail. You cannot improve your grade by passing this requirement, however you may loose up to 15% of you total points if you fail to do this assignment. Your Teaching Assistant will tell you more about the project, and will include it in their evaluations.

Pluses and minuses will be use with the standard A+ to F scale.

Instructor Information:
Benjamin Hunnicutt, Professor, the University of Iowa
342 Field House
Phone 335-1326
e-mail benjamin-hunnicutt@uiowa.edu- this is the best way to reach me

Books Required (available at Prairie Lights bookstore downtown)
Plato, PHAEDRUS (You don’t have to buy this book, it is available on the Internet- a link to Phaedrus is on our class calendar)
Peter Elbow, Writing Without Teachers


OTHER READINGS ON RESERVE OR UP ON THE WEB


Videos: Shown in class and available at the Main Library
PBS's "Running Out of Time," and "Groundhog Day"

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. You must take the examinations.

For Topics covered, see class calendar.

This course’s policies are governed by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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.

 

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:

Friday, Sep 4 Last day for undergraduates to add courses, drop courses without a W, 4:30 p.m.

Last day for undergraduates to add or change P-N or audit status and late register, 4:30 p.m.

Last day for graduate students to add or change S-U status, 4:30 p.m.

Last day for graduate students to late register or add courses, 4:30 p.m.

Last day to drop individual courses in order to reduce tuition and fee assessment, 4:30 p.m.

Last day to add or drop courses without a $10 charge, 4:30 p.m.


Last day to drop: Monday, Nov 2 Last day for undergraduates to drop individual

semester-length courses, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov 10 Last day for graduate students to drop individual

semester-length courses or withdraw entire

registration, 4:30 p.m.

"I would like to hear from anyone who has a disability which may require seating
modifications or testing accommodations or accommodations of other class requirements, so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please contact me during my office hours."