Course Syllabus - University of Oregon

“Critical thinking is, in short, self-directed, selfdisciplined,self-monitored, and self-correctivethinking. It presupposes assent to rigorousstandards of excellence and mindful command oftheir use. It entails effective communication andproblem solving abilities and a commitment toovercome our native egocentrism andsociocentrism.” (Scriven, M., & Paul, P. Retrieved fromhttp://www.criticalthinking.org/aboutCT/definingCT.cfm)Why you should cite sources (L. Ettinger, 2003):1. Demonstrate knowledge of the work to others;2. Build upon others' ideas, extending knowledge;3. Allow others to analyze your work in relation to alarger body of material;4. Document your theoretical and practicalperspectives;5. Define your context and terms;6. Join a learning community;7. I'm sure you and others can add to this list.USE OF IMAGES: Images posted on Blackboardare available for use in this format under aneducational fair use policy. This policy requires thatthey be used for educational purposes only.Therefore, to protect images from copyrightinfringement, students should not download or alterimages in any way.ASSIGNMENT RETAINMENT POLICY:Assignments for this course will not be kept longerthan current university policy requires, that is, onlyone quarter after the course has occurred. After thattime, the instructor will take any remainingassignments to university shredding services, deletethem from hardware or software files, or otherwisedispose of them at the instructor's discretion.ARTS & ADMINISTRATION (AAD) PROGRAMDESCRIPTION: Arts management is a multidisciplinaryfield, focused on promoting the arts and culture forindividuals and societies. Knowledge and expertise fromthe arts is combined with social, cultural, managerial, andeducational perspectives for the purpose of creating,implementing, and administering cultural programs innon-profit, for-profit, and unincorporated organizationsand institutions.Constituents served by AAD include graduate students inarts management, undergraduate community arts minors,undergraduates fulfilling arts & letters and/ormulticultural requirements, and arts professionals. Artsmanagement at the UO is characterized by a commitmentto a multicultural and socio-political orientation to art andculture; a strong belief in electronic communication andopportunities afforded by the Internet; a focus oncontemporary and future trends; and a belief in theimportance of research to the profession.If you have interest in the Community Arts minor, I wouldbe glad to talk about it with you as well as direct you to theminor program coordinator, Lori Hager, atlhager@uoregon.edu. To learn more about the program,you can visit http://aad.uoregon.edu/index.cfm?mode=programs&page=minorSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & ALLIED ARTS(AAA) DESCRIPTION: AAA is dedicated to advancingthe understanding, value, and quality of visual culture andthe built, natural, and social environments throughexcellent and distinctive teaching, research, and creativeendeavors. Grounded in a unique multi-disciplinarystructure, AAA is a diverse, collegial learning communityof faculty, students, and staff. We seek to enhance the livesof individuals and communities through endeavors thatstem from intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and broadinquiry, rooted in the inter-relatedness of theory, history,and practice. In support of this mission, AAA affirms thefollowing values:a) Excellence -- supporting and celebrating a culture thatpromotes rigor, encourages risk-taking, and challengesstandards in creating, composing, and presenting ideas.b) Open discourse -- Fostering the open exchange andcritique of ideas in an environment that welcomes adiversity of views.c) Inclusiveness -- Actively encouraging the presence andparticipation in the School of individuals with differingbackgrounds, experience, and world-views.d) Cooperation -- Working together in shared efforts toteach, learn, understand, and create.e) Inter-disciplinary Experience -- Engaging multipledisciplines to expand our perspective and enrich ourteaching, research, and creative practice.f) Responsibility -- Recognizing our accountability for theimpact of our actions on environmental, social, and culturalsystems.UO AFFIRMATION OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS:(http://policies.uoregon.edu/ch1affirmation.html) TheUniversity of Oregon community is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the development of integrity. Inorder to thrive and excel, this community must preserve the freedom of thought and expression of all its members. TheUniversity of Oregon has a long and illustrious history in the area of academic freedom and freedom of speech. A cultureof respect that honors the rights, safety, dignity and worth of every individual is essential to preserve such freedom. Weaffirm our respect for the rights and well-being of all members.CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR STUDENTSBias Response Team http://bias.uoregon.edu/ (541)346-1134 or (541)346-1139, 164 Oregon Hall, brt@uoregon.eduCareer Center http://uocareer.uoregon.edu/ (541) 346-3235, 220 Hendricks Hall, career@uoregon.edu