M  Jan 12

Introduction.  Group presentations assigned.

W Jan 14

from "Metaphors," p. 7

F Jan 16

Last day to ADD or DROP classes via Wingspan or IN PERSON for the spring semester.  Last day for students to elect to Audit courses

M Jan 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  Offices closed; no classes.

W Jan 21

"On Communication," p. 12; "The Apology," p.15.

M Jan 26

Last day for undergraduate students to select the S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) option for a course or to change a course from S/U to a letter grade.

"The Allegory of the Cave," p. 3

W Jan 28

M Feb 2

"Of the Liberty of Thought and  Discussion," p. 41.

*GROUP 1 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

W Feb 4

"Self Reliance," p. 59.  Paper 1 assigned.

M Feb 9

"In Group/Out Group," p. 69. 

W Feb 11

Writing Instruction Day. Due:  rough draft of paper 1, typed.  Please bring your handbook to class to review correct incorporation of sources and other ML A documentation guidelines.

M Feb 16

"The Alienation of Labor," p. 133

* GROUP 2 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

W Feb 8

"The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," p. 18. Please print out story and bring to class. Due:  Paper 1

M Feb 23

"Lady Lazarus," p. 120.  We will also analyze Edward Hopper's painting, Nighthawks, looking for a specific theme of alienation.

W Feb 25

Continuation of the theme of alienation explored in poetry and painting.

Bring to class your written exploration of how the poem "Unknown Citizen" presents a theme of alienation.

Paper 2 assigned.

M Mar 2

"Souls of Black Folk," p. 72

"Declaration of Sentiments," p. 91, and "Ain't I a Woman," p.108.

W Mar 4

"Feminism Is for Everybody," p.110.

* GROUP 3 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

M Mar 9

"Person and Community in African Traditional Thought," p. 143.

* GROUP 4 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

W Mar 11

Last day to withdraw from a spring semester course.  (Automatic N grade is issued.)  Students may not withdraw from a course after this date without documented extenuating circumstances. Last day to rescind elected S/U option.  A rescinded S/U will still count toward the maximum of four allowed.

"Why Do We Need a Public Affairs Mission?"  p. 159.

* GROUP 5 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

Due:  Paper 2.

M Mar 17

Spring Break

W Mar 19

Spring Break

M Mar 23

Introduction to movie, Chocolat; first part of movie presented.

W Mar 25

Advising for Fall 2009 begins

Chocolat and discussion of issues in movie.

M Mar 30

Chocolat and discussion of issues in movie.  Paper 3 assigned.

W April 1

M April 6

Class cancelled due to fire or smoke in Owens.

W April 8

Registration for Fall 2009 begins

Class cancelled for Cynthia Furr's and McAllister's funeral services.

"The Autobiography of a Species," p.167.

* GROUP 6 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

"The Planetary Killer," p. 197.

Due:  Typed draft of Paper 3

W April 15

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION DAY!!

Due:  Paper 3 in folder, with copies of all sources incorporated in the paper.

Paper 4 assignment passed out.

M April 20

"Dynamics of Faith: Symbols of Faith," p. 240.

* GROUP 7 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

"Religious Diversity," p. 246.

* GROUP 8 PRESENTS READING AND LEADS CLASS DISCUSSION.

W April 22

Class meets at the labyrinth garden at the Oratory on Charlotte Ave.  Please be there by 2:10.

M April 27

"I Have a Dream," p. 258 (please print out and bring to class.) and "The Sacred Arts of Life," p. 262. 

Discussion of final exam presentation.

Last Day of Classes

T April 28

Study Day

W April 29

Exams begin. Exam schedule available at http://www.winthrop.edu/recandreg/calendars/default.htm.   Winthrop university policy does not accept travel plans or work schedules as reasons to reschedule a final examination.