Course Description
Interactive seminar that focuses on the development of presentation skills and strategies for the effective use of the senior capstone portfolio as a tool for sustained self-direction. Prerequisite: Integrative Community Studies student; Notes: May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, small group communication, and oral presentation skills.
Explore making successful, professional, and web-based presentations.
Reflect on the past four years in the ICS certificate program and make meaning of it for each individual student.
Discuss and prepare for the transition from college to the outside world.
Project possible future outcomes to prepare for.
Identify personal areas of strengths and needs.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Seminar Participation | 15% |
Weekly Zine Entries (12 Entries x 20 points each) | 24% |
Artifact Collection | 10% |
Midsemester Reflection | 10% |
Museum of My ICS Experience | 16% |
Final Reflection Letter | 10% |
Professionalism | 15% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
930-1000 points | A |
900-920 points | A- |
870-890 points | B+ |
830-860 points | B |
800-820 points | B- |
770-790 points | C+ |
730-760 points | C |
700-720 points | C- |
670-690 points | D+ |
630-660 points | D |
600-620 points | D- |
Below 600 points | F/WF |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.