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1. Skeptical person.
2. I'm a capricorn.
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The class blog for Special Topics in Philosophy: Eastern Philosophy at Unity College. Spring 2010.
Paper Assignment Expectations
As agreed upon in class 3.4.10
Quality papers will be...
...Presented well: 5 pages (or so); well-formatted (12 pt font, margins that don't attract attention, etc.); A.P.A. Style
...Written correctly: good grammar.
...Well-organized as either a research paper or a contribution/advancement of an existing conversation. Every quality paper will include a thesis statement.
...Well informed and grounded in multiple sources from multiple media including some published essays, books, or articles.
...Uploaded to our CAMS website by April 30th, 2010
OPTIONAL:
Up until April 23rd you are invited to meet with your instructor to discuss a first draft of your paper. Please make an appointment in advance and provide me with an electronic copy (via email) of your draft at least one day before our meeting.
Quality papers will be...
...Presented well: 5 pages (or so); well-formatted (12 pt font, margins that don't attract attention, etc.); A.P.A. Style
...Written correctly: good grammar.
...Well-organized as either a research paper or a contribution/advancement of an existing conversation. Every quality paper will include a thesis statement.
...Well informed and grounded in multiple sources from multiple media including some published essays, books, or articles.
...Uploaded to our CAMS website by April 30th, 2010
OPTIONAL:
Up until April 23rd you are invited to meet with your instructor to discuss a first draft of your paper. Please make an appointment in advance and provide me with an electronic copy (via email) of your draft at least one day before our meeting.
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Presentation Expectations
In class on Groundhog Day we agreed that presentations should:
1. Be well informed
2. Demonstrate a mindful approach to classroom leadership (honoring multiple teaching styles; making sure that the approach fits the content; being efficient with class time; using effective visual, audio, and demonstration aids)
3. Include an opportunity for feedback in order to improve individual and class presentation quality
As audience members we will show respect by
1. Attending and being on time
2. Engaging by asking questions, participating in activities, etc.
1. Be well informed
2. Demonstrate a mindful approach to classroom leadership (honoring multiple teaching styles; making sure that the approach fits the content; being efficient with class time; using effective visual, audio, and demonstration aids)
3. Include an opportunity for feedback in order to improve individual and class presentation quality
As audience members we will show respect by
1. Attending and being on time
2. Engaging by asking questions, participating in activities, etc.
Reading and Blogging Assignments
3.2 - "The Real Fear" from No Death, No Fear, by Thich Nhat Hanh
2.24. - "The Perennial Philosophy of Huston Smith" from Rational Mysticism
2.2 - Choose presentation topic for next class. No blog post necessary. Yet.
1.28 - "The Eight-Fold Path" from "The Big View" website
1.27 - "The Four Noble Truths," and "No-Self" from The Teachings of the Buddha
1.26 - "The Hard Way" in Modern Buddhist Bible
1.24 - "Magic Book" activity: Tao Te Ching
1.21 - "Magic Book" activity: Tao Te Ching
2.24. - "The Perennial Philosophy of Huston Smith" from Rational Mysticism
2.2 - Choose presentation topic for next class. No blog post necessary. Yet.
1.28 - "The Eight-Fold Path" from "The Big View" website
1.27 - "The Four Noble Truths," and "No-Self" from The Teachings of the Buddha
1.26 - "The Hard Way" in Modern Buddhist Bible
1.24 - "Magic Book" activity: Tao Te Ching
1.21 - "Magic Book" activity: Tao Te Ching
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Oh, Gareth, you make me laugh ;)
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