California State University, Sacramento Gerontology Department Course Syllabus Fall 2019 GERO 124 / PSYC 151 – Perspectives on Death and Dying Section 2: Tuesdays 5:30-8:20 PM Yosemite Hall Room 127 Instructor: Diane Walsh Office: BNC 1017 Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursday by appointment Phone: 916- 278-3554 Class Website - Canvas The class website in Canvas includes this syllabus, assignments, an area to post assignments, message correspondence location, and more. You are required to have a Saclink account to access this site. Class Correspondence: Use Canvas. Find the Inbox in the column on the left. This can be used for corresponding with both instructor and classmates. Be sure to put a subject in the subject box. *** If you send an email in Saclink you will be instructed to resend your message in Canvas. You will not receive a response until your message is sent in Canvas. If Canvas is down you may use Saclink as a back up. Allow two business days for your instructor’s response. If you do not hear back, be sure to send a follow up message. Check the Inbox in Canvas throughout each week for updates, changes, or possible cancelations. You are fully responsible for everything in all messages. Be aware you will lose points for any instructions or changes sent in messages that are not followed (such as for an assignment). *Note the syllabus is subject to change. Students will be notified of changes in class and a Canvas message.
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California State University, Sacramento
Gerontology Department
Course Syllabus Fall 2019
GERO 124 / PSYC 151 – Perspectives on Death and Dying
Section 2: Tuesdays 5:30-8:20 PM
Yosemite Hall Room 127 Instructor: Diane Walsh Office: BNC 1017 Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursday by appointment Phone: 916- 278-3554 Class Website - Canvas The class website in Canvas includes this syllabus, assignments, an area to post assignments, message correspondence location, and more. You are required to have a Saclink account to access this site. Class Correspondence: Use Canvas. Find the Inbox in the column on the left. This can be used for corresponding with both instructor and classmates. Be sure to put a subject in the subject box. *** If you send an email in Saclink you will be instructed to resend your message in Canvas. You will not receive a response until your message is sent in Canvas. If Canvas is down you may use Saclink as a back up. Allow two business days for your instructor’s response. If you do not hear back, be sure to send a follow up message. Check the Inbox in Canvas throughout each week for updates, changes, or possible cancelations. You are fully responsible for everything in all messages. Be aware you will lose points for any instructions or changes sent in messages that are not followed (such as for an assignment). *Note the syllabus is subject to change. Students will be notified of changes in class and a Canvas message.
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REQUIRED TEXTS: Corr C. A., & Corr D. A. (2013). Death & Dying, Life & Living (8th edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. (Required) Mitch Albom, Tuesdays With Morrie. New York, New York: Doubleday Publishing. (Required) Recommended: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition). Washington, DC: Author. (Recommended) Reading assignments should be completed by first day of the class meeting listed for each week. Course Description: Examination of the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors associated with death and dying. Topics covered include children's and adults' concepts of dying and death; causes and types of death; self-destructive behavior; grief and mourning in the dying person and their survivors; euthanasia and other legal and ethical issues; cross-cultural and historical perspectives. Graded: Graded Student Units: 3.0 Major: This course fulfills a multidisciplinary requirement. Overview: Everything that is alive eventually dies, thus death is a part of life. Understanding death can help us to understand and experience life more fully, and it can help us to make appropriate, compassionate responses to death and dying. In this course we will investigate how social, cultural, historical and psychological factors influence our response to death in order to better understand others and ourselves. We will also explore difficult and controversial health care, end of life, and after life issues in order to better understand the diversity in experiences of loss. Learning Objectives Participation in this course will provide an opportunity to:
• Examine beliefs, attitudes and behaviors associated with dying and death, including references to cross cultural and historical perspectives.
• Understand the causes and types of death, including natural disasters, violence, accidents and self-harm behaviors.
• Identify symptoms of grief. • Describe religious and cultural services, ceremonies and rituals for those who
have died. • Evaluate bioethics issues relating to aging, illness and end of life. • Explore and alter personal attitudes and values concerning death and create or
improve communication about such issues with significant individuals. • Apply the knowledge and understanding gained from the course to one’s own life
and the lives of others.
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Learning Goals:
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of academic content knowledge regarding self-development as a physiological, social and/or psychological being.
2. Students will critically examine prior or current experiences or behaviors from their own lives in response to real world physiological, social and/or psychological contexts (may be evident in self-assessment, reflection or creative work).
3. Students will apply skills and knowledge regarding development of the self to differing situations, such as real world challenges, and/or to make connections across perspectives.
GERONTOLOGY DEPARTMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the completion of the gerontology program of study the student will: 1. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental interdisciplinary evidence-based knowledge,
skills, values, and current trends as a basis for competent gerontological practice. (1, 2, 5) 2. Demonstrate critical thinking when analyzing diverse and complex aging issues and
outcomes for elders, families, and society from an interdisciplinary perspective that is grounded in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. (1, 2, 3, 5)
3. Synthesize and apply learned interdisciplinary theories and research in applied settings. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
4. Demonstrate social and cultural awareness, sensitivity, respect, and support of multiple perspectives when interacting with others. (2, 3, 4, 5)
5. Exhibit personal and social responsibility, and ethical and professional behavior in all settings. (4, 5)
6. Exhibit effective use of basic communication (written, oral and interpersonal) skills and information technology needed in a global information society. (3 & 4)
Note: (numbers relate to the five (5) Sacramento State Baccalaureate Learning Goals (2009).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS Assignments List Each assignment is constructed in order to foster the development of your critical thinking and written communication skills. The required pages noted below are an approximation of length. Specific details are given in each assignment posted in Canvas. IF YOU ARE REPEATING THIS COURSE OR HAVE TAKEN ANOTHER COURSE OF MINE YOU MAY NOT USE WORK FROM A PREVIOUS SEMESTER OR COURSE. IF THAT HAPPENS A ZERO WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. ALL WORK MUST BE NEW WORK CREATED BY YOU FOR THIS SPECIFIC COURSE.
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Be sure you read the rules for posting assignments in the section called Submitting Completed Assignments. It is crucial for preventing point loss. Participation: (12 points - 6%) Participation points are based on attendance. There are no make up points. To receive the point for the day the student must attend the entire class. If a student arrives late or leaves early (unless preapproved by the instructor) the point will not be given. To receive the point for the day it may require in-class work or an assignment done at home and brought in for group work. If a student does not do the in-class work for that day, the attendance point will not be given. A student will not receive the participation point if he or she does not arrive in time to do the complete in-class work. The maximum number of points a student can receive is 12 even if more points are possible. This allows for missed time due to sickness or other circumstances. See attendance rules in the syllabus. APA Assignment: (5 points - 3%) The purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to learn the basics of APA, so they will be prepared to write a professional paper. Students will create the framework for an APA paper according to the instructions provided by the instructor. My Thoughts on Life & Living – Death & Dying: (10 points- 5%) The purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to reflect on life and death at the beginning of the semester, before reading Tuesdays With Morrie. Full details about this writing assignment will be discussed in class and posted in Assignments. Tuesdays with Morrie: (10 points - 5%) This writing assignment relates to the Tuesdays with Morrie reading assignments. Full details about this writing assignment will be discussed in class and posted in Assignments. Online Shopping for a Funeral: (25 points - 13%) This writing assignment involves shopping online for items needed for a funeral. Full details of the assignment will be covered in class and posted in Assignments. Visit to a Funeral Home and Cemetery: (16 points - 8%) Full details of the assignment will be posted in Assignments. A date for the tour will be set during the semester. A written assignment related to the tour is required. Condolence Letter and Eulogy (5 points each = 10 points - 5%) These are in class group assignments. Students will turn in the assignment the day of the group work. They are individual assignments. See the calendar. Instructions will be given in class. If a student is absent due to illness or emergency the student must contact the instructor in Canvas by the day the assignment is scheduled (see the calendar) and an out of class assignment will be given, if the student requests. If the instructor does not hear from the
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student a zero will be given for the assignment and a make up assignment will not be allowed. Obituary (4 points- 2%) Students will find a current obituary and complete a written assignment. Full details about this writing assignment will be discussed in class and posted in Assignments. My Life & Living, Dying & Death assignment including the Final (28 points - 14%) The purpose of this assignment is for students to take what they learned throughout the semester and apply it to their personal life. This assignment combines knowledge gained with personal reflection. This paper also includes the Final Presentation, which requires a presentation on the day of the Final. Attendance is required for the Final. This assignment is due 2 weeks before the Final. Advance Directive (5 points – 3 %) Students will complete their own Advance Directive. Details will be posted in Assignments. There will be a lecture on Advance Directives prior to the assignment. Exams: (75 points – 36%) Be sure to have a Scantron 882E for every exam. Exam dates are noted in the syllabus calendar. See points and percentage in the grading section breakdown.
Grading Requirement Proportion of Final Grade Participation: 12 point maximum 12 points (6%) APA writing style 5 points (3%) Thoughts on Life & Living, Death & Dying 10 points (5%)
Tuesdays With Morrie 10 points (5%)
Online Funeral Shopping 25 points (13%) Funeral Home and Cemetery Visit 16 points (8%) Condolence Letter & Eulogy 10 points (5%) Obituary 4 points (2%) My Life & Living, Dying & Death Assignment and Final 28 points (14%) Advance directive 5 points (3%) Exams 3 @ 25 points each- Non-Cumulative 75 points (36%) Total 200 points
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Grading Scale
Letter Grade Percentage Points A 93-100% 185- 200
A- 90-92% 179 - 184
B+ 87-89% 173 - 178
B 83-86% 165 – 172
B- 80-82% 159 - 164
C+ 77-79% 153 - 158
C 73-76% 145 - 152
C- 70-72% 139 – 144
D+ 67-69% 133 – 138
D 63-66% 125 – 132
D- 60-62% 119 – 124
F 0-59% Below 119 = F CSUS Letter Grade-Percentage-Performance Chart Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:
Letter Grade Percentage Performance A 93-100% Excellent Work A- 90-92% Nearly Excellent Work B+ 87-89% Very Good Work B 83-86% Good Work B- 80-82% Mostly Good Work C+ 77-79% Above Average Work C 73-76% Average Work C- 70-72% Mostly Average Work D+ 67-69% Below Average Work D 60-66% Poor Work F 0-59% Failing Work
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Course Calendar – The calendar is subject to change. Not all in-class group work is noted in the calendar and will not be announced ahead of time.
Week Topic Readings Chapters should be completed by first day of the week they are listed
Assignments Due
Notes
Week 1 Tuesday, August 27 No attendance points are given for the first week of the semester.
Chapter 1 Introduction to death and dying Class business
Chapter 1 ***Read all instructions for the assignments that are posted in Canvas at this time. See the list to the right in blue.
Posting each assignment is THE only way that determines the assignment is on time, unless otherwise stated.
Attendance is required to hold your seat in the class Instructor post: 1. APA 2. Death, Dying, Life, Living 3. Tuesdays with Morrie
Chapter 1 & Chapter 2: Changing Encounters with Death
Chapter 1 & 2 & Begin reading Tuesdays with Morrie
Instructor post – Online Funeral Shopping Assignment
Week 3 Sept 10
Chapter 2 & Chapter 3: Changing Attitudes Toward Death
Chapter 2 & 3 & Read Tuesdays with Morrie
Week 4 Sept 17 *Review for Exam #1 *Death, Dying, Life, Living class work *Correct APA paper – hard copy required in class.
Chapter 3 & Chapter 4: Death-Related Practices and the American Death System
Chapter 3 & 4 & Read Tuesdays with Morrie
Death, Dying, Life, Living & APA combined paper due. Post and bring a hard copy and rubrics to class for classroom work. See note in red for Week 1 above
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Week Topic Readings Chapters should be completed by first day of the week they are listed
Assignments Due
Notes
Week 5 Sept 24 Exam #1
Chapter 5: Cultural Patterns and Deaths Chapter 19: The Meaning and Place of Death in Life Near Death Experiences (NDE)
Chapters 5 & 19 & Finish reading Tuesdays with Morrie
Exam #1
Week 6 Oct 1 *Morrie class work – hard copy required in class.
Chapter 6 & Chapter 7: Coping with Dying: How Individuals Can Help
Chapters 6 & 7
Morrie paper Post and bring a hard copy to class for classroom work. See note in red for Week 1.
Week 7 Oct 8
Chapter 8: Coping with Dying: How Communities Can Help Hospice NODA
Chapter 8
Week 8 Oct 15 *Go over cemetery assignment and directions *Discuss online funeral shopping
Chapter 8: Coping with Dying Chapter 9: Coping with Loss and Grief ***Funeral Terminology
Chapters 8 & 9
Online Funeral Shopping due
Instructor: Post Cemetery Assignment & Directions
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Week Topic Readings Chapters should be completed by first day of the week they are listed
Assignments Due
Notes
Week 9 Oct 22
Visit to East Lawn Memorial Park
NO LECTURE ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK
Week 10 Oct 29 *Review for Exam #2 *Cemetery class work Condolence letters—group work (date subject to change) *Talk about Obituary Assignment
Chapter 10: Coping with Loss and Grief: How Individuals Can Help Chapter 11: Coping with Loss and Grief: Ways Communities Can Help
Chapter 10 & 11
Cemetery Paper due - bring a hard copy
Instructor: Post Obituary Assignment
Week 11 Nov 5 Exam #2 *Talk about My Life paper *Write a eulogy – group work (date subject to change)
Chapter 12: Children Chapter 13: Adolescents
Chapters 12 & 13
Exam #2
Instructor: Post My Life paper
Week 12 Nov 12 *Obituary group work
Chapter 14: Young and Middle Aged Adults Chapter 17: Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior
Chapters 14 & 17
Obituary assignment due Post written section and bring a hard copy obituary to class.
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Week Topic Readings Chapters should be completed by first day of the week they are listed
Assignments Due
Notes
Week 13 Nov 19 *Talk about Advance Directive assignment
Chapter16: Legal Issues Advance directive and organ donation
Chapter16 Instructor: Post Advance Directive assignment
My Life paper due. Post assignment. Do not bring a hard copy to class.
Week 15 Dec 3 Exam #3 *Talk about the Final – Week 16
Bioethics and legal issues
Exam #3 & Advance Directive due
Week 16 Dec 10 Finals Week Attendance is required - no attendance points are given for this last week
Final Presentations You are required to stay the full time allowed for the final. Date and location to be announced
Presenting at the Final. Students are required to be in class to receive points for the presentation.
Attendance is required. A zero will be given for this assignment if the student does not attend.
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COURSE WORK POLICIES: Course Requirements: 1. Attend class meetings and participate in discussions and activities. 2. Complete reading assignments by the due date. The reading enhances the lecture and the lecture enhances the reading. 3. Complete course assignments. 4. Check the Inbox in Canvas throughout each week for updates, changes, or possible cancelations. You are fully responsible for everything in all messages. Be aware you will lose points for any instructions or changes sent in messages that are not followed (such as for an assignment). 5. Show courtesy and respect to fellow classmates.
Course Structure: Classes will include lectures, discussions, group activities, and videos.
Course Schedule: The schedule is subject to change with advanced notice. Lecture topics may continue into the next scheduled class meeting, if more time is needed to address the material or class dialogue. Syllabus Changes: The instructor reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the syllabus and will inform students of such changes by class announcement and/or in writing. Writing Format: All assignments are required to follow APA format. There will be varying degrees of the use of APA depending on the assignment. For example, font size and style and sentence and line spacing rules should always be followed, but in many cases you will not be citing or including a reference page. When in doubt, ask your instructor. APA Format: Consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) or online at the APA website www.apastyle.org click on Style Tips. If the source is from the Internet, please refer to the APA Website: http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html or refer to the APA Manual 6th edition for examples. This website may also be helpful. http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
You can also check the CSUS library site (www.library.csus.edu). Purdue Owl: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Some Key Components of APA format include: o Double-space lines and sentences.
o 12 font-Times New Roman font style. o 1" margins on all sides.
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o All pages must have APA formatted running head and numbered pages. o Include a title page for all papers and a reference page when applicable.
Assignment Instructions: Assignment instructions will be posted in Assignments in Canvas. There will be detailed instructions posted in a specific document for each assignment. Not all assignments will be posted at the beginning of the semester. Some assignments will be posted after specific material is covered.
Submitting Completed Assignments: Post all completed assignments for this course electronically in Assignments in Canvas. ***Online posting is mandatory. A hard copy is required as directed. ***The online posting will be used to determine if an assignment is on time. Submit your assignments in only one of these 2 options: as a .doc or .docx Do not submit assignments as a zip file, pages, PDF... A zero will be give for not posting the correct type of document. If the instructor is unable to open the submitted assignment a zero will be given.
Canvas will automatically note the day and time it is posted and whether it is late or on time. See the points off for each day late in Late Work.
If your instructor is unable to read any hand written assignments or in-class work, that paper will not receive a grade. A zero will be given.
Late Work: Class assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive five points off for each day late, up to one week. After one week the assignment will no longer be accepted. An assignment is considered late if it is not turned in by the date and time noted. One minute after the time it is due is considered late and will receive 5 points off. An assignment worth 5 points will receive a zero if it is late. There will be some assignments that do not follow this late policy. For those assignments late work is not accepted.
If you have a documented personal emergency such as the death of a close family member, medical emergency, or documented physical illness (with a doctor’s note) please let me know BEFORE THE DUE DATE, if the situation allows. Make-up Exams: The only acceptable reasons for missing a test: a documented personal emergency (such as the death of a close family member) or a documented physical illness (a doctor’s note is required). Contact your instructor as soon as possible. You will need to talk with your instructor before the scheduled exam to discuss the make-up exam. Be prepared for the possibility of taking an all short-answer exam. No make-up exams will be given for simply missing an exam. If you miss an exam without appropriate documentation, you will receive a score of zero for that exam.
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Grade Corrections: If you feel a grade or points (including attendance points) posted are not correct or if you have a question about the grade you received you have 1 week after the grade is posted to contact your instructor. After 1 week the points or grade will be final. Make your first contact to your instructor in Canvas. Be sure to put a message in the Subject Box that you have a question about your grade. Communicate with your instructor: If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your instructor when difficulties arise during the semester so that he or she can help you find a solution.
CLASSROOM POLICIES: Attendance: See General Policies for the attendance rule for the first two weeks of instruction.
Attendance is required. By enrolling in a course, a student accepts the responsibility of participating in the classroom educational experience. Actual physical presence can be as necessary to understanding the course subject matter as reading the textbook and completing the assignments. Students are required to attend all class sessions and are responsible for all materials covered and announcements made regardless of whether or not they were present. Students are expected to attend the full class period unless the instructor is informed before class of an unavoidable circumstance. There may be assignments that are in-class only and points will not be given if a student does not attend the class. There are no make-up assignments.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class in a variety of ways such as signing in, calling role, or sending an attendance list around. It is the student’s responsibility to be sure they are noted as being on time and present. Forgetfulness is not a valid excuse. An excuse such as, “Well, I spoke to you in class” or “Remember I was sitting in the front row” will not be accepted. If a student does not sign the attendance sheet the student will be consider absent and point will not be given for attendance, even if the student has evidence he or she attended class.
Students may not sign another student’s name on the attendance sheet. It would considered academic dishonesty and would be treated as such. See the college academic honesty policy information in the syllabus.
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Attending class is important. If you are unable to attend class on any given day, you are responsible for obtaining notes from a classmate (not the instructor) for the day you missed. Attendance points are given only for attending. Attendance points are not given for any absences.
Skipping class to study for an exam in another class or to complete an assignment is a sign of poor time management and poor planning. Learning to manage your time is an important life skill to learn before you move into your professional career. Promptness Learning to be on time is another important life skill. The thinking, "Better late than never" does not excuse coming to class late. Tardiness is unacceptable behavior. The student who arrives late will not receive the attendance point for that day. Students who arrive late should consult other students about any announcements made at the beginning of class. Tests missed by late arrival cannot be "made up." Being late or leaving class early
If a student arrives late or leaves early the instructor has the right to ask for an explanation from the student. If you have a specific situation that causes arriving late or leaving early let the instructor know ahead of time. It is to everyone’s benefit for you to be on time for class. If you have a situation that prevents you from arriving on time or requires you to leave early, speak to your instructor at the start of the semester or before the specific event. In-class attendance/participation points will not be given, unless there was prior approval by the instructor. Classroom Interaction Aside from group interaction, talking or whispering between students should be avoided. If someone has a question about something the instructor said, ask the instructor. If one person is confused, there are probably a half dozen other people who are also equally confused but afraid to admit it. Some Common Behaviors that Disrupt Classroom Functions
• Prolonged chattering • Excessive lateness • Unexcused exits • Overt inattentiveness • Sleeping in class • Grandstanding or taking over class discussions • Eating, drinking, gum chewing or cracking
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• Cellular phones left on • Passing notes • Writing or viewing something on the laptop that is not related to class. • Inappropriate posture such as putting feet on furniture
Sleeping in Class: The instructor has the right to wake any student sleeping during class. If you would not want that to happen to you, do not put yourself in that situation. Changing Classroom Seating Arrangements: The instructor has the option to change the seating arrangements of the class. This may be done to enhance group discussion, create a new learning environment, give an opportunity for students to get to know classmates, and to improve the learning environment.
Use of Technology in the Classroom: Taking photographs on any kind is not allowed. This includes photographs of PowerPoint Presentations.
***Video and audio recordings are not allowed.
Audio and video recordings of this course are not allowed for confidentiality reasons. Faculty reserve the right to refuse permission to audio/video record. Use of audio/video recording devices for the purpose of recording lectures may not be used unless with specific permission of each individual faculty member in the course. Students who are permitted to audio/video record lectures may only do so for personal use in study and preparation related to the class and must destroy any audio/videotapes when no longer needed for academic work, or at the end of this academic semester, whichever comes first. The audio/videotapes are recognized as sources, the use of which in any academic work is governed by rules of academic conduct delineated by the Program and University. Audio/videotapes of lectures are to be treated as (HIPAA protected) confidential material and may only be played in a secure and private environment. Students who require audio/videotaping accommodations as a result of an educational plan set forth by the Services to Students with disabilities (SSWD) office must provide faculty with written documentation at the start of the semester per University policy.
Laptops: Students may use computers in the classroom for note-taking purposes with the specific permission of each individual faculty member in the course. The faculty member reserves the right to refuse permission to use computers in the classroom if such use becomes disruptive for other students or the faculty member.
***The front (2) rows of seating in the classroom are designated for those students who are given permission by the instructor to use a computer for note taking.
***The instructor has the right to ask any student to close or put away their laptop.
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Cell Phones: The ringing of a cell phone or other electronic device during class is extremely disruptive. Those devices must be turned off (or to “vibrate”) and stored away in your backpack, pocket, or purse. If your employment or any circumstance (such as a family member having a serious medical procedure) requires you to leave your cell phone (or other electronic device) on, please let your instructor know in advance. If this is not followed the instructor has the right to ask the student to put the phone on the front table until the end of class. If this problem continues the instructor has the right to ask the student to put the cell phone on the table prior to all classes. GENERAL POLICIES:
Commitment to Integrity As a student in this course (and at this university) you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of the classroom.
The student code will be strictly enforced in this course and it will be expected that each student is both aware of and familiar with its requirements and penalties. All aspects of your course work are covered by the University’s student code and any violation(s) will be reported to the University. Courtesy: Our class will consist of individuals from various backgrounds, beliefs, and circumstances. Be considerate to those whose views differ from your own.
Policy on Disruptive Students The university policy regarding disruptive students must be adhered to.
Definition: A disruptive student is a student who engages in classroom behavior that interferes with the process of teaching and learning.
Procedures for dealing with incidents of disruptive behavior [see website for entire policy]
Any student whose classroom behavior is judged by the instructor to be disruptive shall be informed by the instructor that his/her actions are disruptive. The instructor shall explain how the behavior disrupts the teaching/learning process, inform the student that if the behavior continues it will be reported to the Student Conduct Officer, and request that the student cease the behavior. This explanation and request may take place in the classroom at the time of the behavior or at another time and place deemed appropriate by the instructor (e.g. during office hours).
A student may be dismissed by the instructor from any class period in which disruptive behavior persists following the instructor's request that it cease. Attendance at subsequent class period is allowed unless the disruptive behavior continues. If the student refuses a request by the instructor to leave the classroom following persistent disruptive behavior, the University Police should be contacted.
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Academic Dishonesty (see University Policy Manual): Any student found to be cheating on an exam or assignment will receive a zero for the exam or assignment (it will be counted in the final grade) and will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another’s test or other evaluation instrument and/or using crib notes, ‘cheat sheets’, or any other device, including electronic devices not permitted by the instructor, as an aid in writing an examination. Plagiarism involves using/presenting another person’s written text or ideas without crediting or citing the source properly. Copying from another student’s written work or allowing another student to copy your own work is also considered plagiarism. All assignments must be entirely written by you and cannot be a combined effort with another student. Students may not sign another student’s name on the attendance sheet. It would considered academic dishonesty and would be treated as such. Plagiarism also is cheating and will be punishable in accordance with the CSUS Policy Manual. SEE MORE DETAILS AT THE END OF THE SYLLABUS. Students with Disabilities: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your performance in this class please contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD), Lassen Hall, Room 1008, 916-278-6955, as soon as possible. SSWD will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation. Please discuss your accommodation needs with me after class or during office hours early in the semester. SEE MORE DETAILS AT THE END OF THE SYLLABUS. Attendance the first two weeks: Instructors have the right to administratively remove any student who, during the first two weeks of instruction, fails to attend any two class meetings (for courses that meet two or more times a week), or one class meeting (for courses that meet once a week). It is therefore especially important that students contact instructors in advance regarding absences during the add/drop period. However, do not assume instructors will turn in official drops. It is the responsibility of each student to officially drop any scheduled courses he or she is not attending. Failure to do so will result in penalty grades (“WU” or “F”).
Incomplete Policy Under emergency/special circumstances, students may petition for an incomplete grade.
Add/Drop Policy: Students who wish to add or drop this course must do so in accordance with university policies. It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider disenrolling from a course. Refer to the CSUS Course Schedule for dates and deadlines for registration. After this period, a serious and compelling reason is required to drop from the course. Serious and compelling reasons includes: (1) documented and significant change in work hours, leaving student unable to attend class, or (2) documented and severe physical/mental illness/injury to the student or student’s family.
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Academic Advising • The Academic Advising Center offers new student orientation, mandatory
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services and accommodations to students in order to ensure equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed If you have a documented disability and verification from the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD), and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact your instructor as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of disability to SSWD and meet with a SSWD counselor to request special accommodation before classes start.
SSWD is located in Lassen Hall 1008 and can be contacted by phone at (916) 278-6955 (Voice) (916) 278-7239 (TDD only) or via email at [email protected].
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workshops, research guides, subject specialists, databases, electronic journals, and other electronic resources for the campus community.
University Writing Center • The University Writing Center can help you at any stage in your reading and
writing processes: coming up with a topic, developing and organizing a draft, understanding difficult texts, or developing strategies to become a better editor.
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Student Help at the University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) For free, one-on-one help with reading or writing in any class, visit the University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) in Calaveras 128. The URWC can help you at any stage in your reading and writing processes: coming up with a topic, developing and organizing a draft, understanding difficult texts, or developing strategies to become a better editor. For URWC hours and more information, visit the website at www.csus.edu/writingcenter. Online Resources
Canvas will be the location for communication between class meetings and students are expected to check this site several times per week. Class announcements such as cancelation of class and updates about assignments will be posted in Canvas.
For a list of CSUS computer labs, locations, and hours of operation, go to:
http://www.csus.edu/irt/labs/ CARES (Crisis Assistance and Resource Education Support) office: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/crisis-assistance-resource-education-support/ Campus Case Manager: Danielle Munoz, MS, and additional CARES staff assist students with finding necessary resources to help them succeed (e.g. housing, food, immediate monetary assistance etc.). Danielle’s contact information is [email protected] or 916-278-5138.
CSUS Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures “The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of scholars and teachers. California State University, Sacramento expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles, and in so doing, will protect the integrity of academic work and student grades.”
Academic Honesty Academic integrity is central to the mission of educational excellence. Each student is expected to turn in work completed independently. It is not acceptable to use the words or ideas of another person without proper acknowledgement of that source. This means that you must use citations and quotation marks to indicate the source of any phrases, sentences, paragraphs or ideas found in published volumes, on the Internet, or from an interview. Violation of university policies on academic integrity may result in failure of the course or the assignment, and could end in suspension from the university. If you are in doubt about the instructions for any assignment in this course, you must ask for clarification. At Sac State, “cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”
“Plagiarism is a form of cheating. At Sac State, “plagiarism is the use of distinctive ideas
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or works belonging to another person without providing adequate acknowledgement of that person’s contribution.”
Source: Sacramento State University Library
CSUS Policy on Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of distinctive ideas or works belonging to another person without providing adequate acknowledgement of that person's contribution. Regardless of the means of appropriation, incorporating another's work into one's own requires adequate identification and acknowledgement. Plagiarism is doubly unethical because it deprives the author of rightful credit and gives credit to someone who has not earned it. Acknowledgement is not necessary when the material used is common knowledge. When the course is not noted, the following would constitute plagiarism:
1. Word-for-word copying. 2. The mosaic (to intersperse a few words of one's own here and there
while, in essence, copying another's work) 3. The paraphrase (the rewriting of another's work, yet still using the
fundamental idea or theory) – unless you cite the paraphrase. 4. Fabrication (inventing or counterfeiting sources). 5. Ghost-written material (submitting another's effort as one's own).
It is also plagiarism to neglect quotation marks on material that is otherwise acknowledged. Plagiarism and acts associated with it are cause for disciplinary and/or legal action. Read more about Sac State's Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures
Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may be reported to the office of student affairs. Course policies are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check Canvas for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be posted in Canvas.
