GL320H:
Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details
Contact Information
Luc Ferry (2011) A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living.
Norman Wirzba (2021) This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World.
Additional readings to be announced.
Goals for Global Awareness Education
With reference to Wilmington College’s mission, vision, core values, and queries, students will gain a greater understanding of:
1. the perspectives of cultures other than their own;
2. global issues, especially as they relate to peace, social justice, and/or ecology;
3. and their roles as engaged members of an interconnected global community.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. recognize and explain Christian, modern, and postmodern thought as it relates to morality, and the good life/happiness;
2. describe the societal impact of postmodernism in the United States and globally;
3. identify and explain what leads to human happiness around the world;4. describe the foundations of their own morality and to what extent it coincides with that of our society.
Tentative Schedule
Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.
Course Requirements
1) Weekly Writing Assignment (WAs)—both in-class and out of class—will be given each week. Most WAs will be given at the beginning of class but can be given at other times as well. They will cover the assignment for the day and may also include material that previously has been covered the course. No make-up Writing Assignments will be given. Please follow the guidelines below (unless otherwise instructed).
- Your completed WAs must have a thesis, be well organized, and show evidence of reflective and critical thinking.
- Late papers may be accepted but will lose significant points. Contact me immediately if you are going to hand a paper in late.
- Note: an “A” paper is defined as outstanding. In other words, students will do more than simply satisfy the assignment; they will clearly demonstrate impressive effort, thought, and reflection. If you feel you deserve a better grade, talk to me.
2) Students will be asked to write a Reflective Paper (which is required of all GL320 students). Details will be handed out in class.
3) Students will write a formal paper on a topic to be determined Details will be handed out in class.
4) Building on the first formal paper, students will write a formal final paper. Details will be handed out in class.
5) One mini-presentation with a partner. Details will be handed out in class. Students will be expected to dress appropriately, connect the presentation to our course, generate discussion, abide by the allotted amount of time, and have a formal closing.
6) The success of our class depends to a great extent on each individual being an active, contributing member of the class. Class engagement includes (prompt) attendance, preparation, and participation. In order to participate effectively you must complete the assignment prior to class and be engaged during class (pay attention, ask questions, and answer questions). Engaged students will not have their cell phones out and will be self-aware. If for some reason you must miss a class, notify me as soon as possible.
Point Structure Grade Structure
Writing Assignments = 20% A=93-100; A-=90-92 (outstanding)
Reflective Paper = 20% B+=87-89; B=83-86; B-=80-82
Formal Paper 1 = 20% C+=77-79; C=73-76; C-=70-72
Formal Paper 2 = 30% D+=67-69; D=63-66; F=62 or less
Engagement = 10%
Instructor Course Policies
See the current Student Handbook for the college’s Academic Integrity policies as they pertain to examinations, plagiarism, classroom behavior, and the process for handling academic misconduct charges. Academic misconduct (including plagiarism) will not be tolerated!!! Academic misconduct will lead to an F for the assignment and possibly the class. When taking tests you will be penalized for violating test-taking principles (all notes out of sight, keep your eyes on your own paper, cover your answers). Do not wear hats during tests.
Institutional and Program-Level Policies
All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.
Undergraduate: SP25 Final Exam Schedule Graduate:
Out-of-class Work Expectation A minimum of 2 hours of out-of-class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time for traditional face-to-face courses. For online and hybrid courses, the combination of face-to-face time and out-of-class work should be equal to 3 hours per credit hour per week. |
Instructional Course Delivery |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. |
Class Attendance Policy |
Accessibility and Disability Services
Accessibility and Disability Services
Wilmington College provides accommodations and services for student with a variety of disabilities, including chronic illnesses, psychological, physical, medical, learning, and sensory disability amongst others. If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to contact:
Spencer Izor, Associate Vice President of Compliance - Title IX/ADA Coordinator at spencer.izor@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2365 or Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Manager at 937-481-2208 to learn more about the process and procedures for requesting accommodations, or by visiting College Hall Room 306a or the Robinson Communication Center, Room 103.
Religious Accommodations
Wilmington College strives for an inclusive climate and welcomes students from all backgrounds, faiths, and experiences. If religious observance impedes your ability to participate fully in classroom activities or a principal holiday from your religious tradition occurs during the semester and conflicts with class meetings or activities, please make the professor aware of this immediately to determine if a reasonable accommodation is possible.