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2/21/2012 1 UNST 101B--First Year Seminar--Book Collecting

Book Collecting—Enriching Our Lives La Sierra University

Preliminary Syllabus UNST 101B (1 unit) Winter 2012

Instructors Wil Clarke, 256 Price Science Complex, Phone x2548 (from off-campus

951-785-2548); e-mail: [email protected]. If you e-mail me please use “UNST 101A” as the first two words in the subject line. Web site: http://faculty.lasierra.edu/~wclarke. My home phone is 951-687-4556, please don’t call after 10:00 p.m. An updated copy of this syllabus is available on my website and on Blackboard.

Kirstie Colin, C-SAS, Phone x2835, Office: 15 Sierra Vista Hall, e-mail [email protected].

Text Required: Robert A. Wilson, Modern Book Collecting (2010 Skyhorse Pub. New

York, NY) Bulletin Description An introduction to La Sierra University life, including the history and

ethos of the University, the general education curriculum, and the University’s information technology and other learning resources. The course also addresses characteristic modes of thinking in the various academic disciplines and develops effective learning strategies and skills. Must be enrolled during the first and second quarters of attendance at LSU.

UNST101 Goals 1. Students will begin to develop effect communication skills appropriate at the university level in different

situations involving diverse people and viewpoints. 2. Students will begin to think logically and critically in solving problems, explaining their conclusions and

evaluating, supporting or critiquing the thinking of others. 3. Students will become acquainted with university facilities and services that aid in scholarship development 4. Students will develop personal connections with fellow students, staff, and faculty. 5. Students will engage in personal development leading to individual responsibility and integrity. 6. Students will gain an introductory knowledge of our chosen theme, in this case book collecting.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR UNST 101 1. To enhance listening skills by avoiding interrupting the speaker and asking clarifying questions. 2. To construct and implement search strategies appropriate for a variety of retrieval systems, including online catalogs, periodical databases, statistical databases, online reference tools, and World Wide Web search tools. 3. To demonstrate an understanding of taking personal responsibility through good attendance, punctuality, and performance of required tasks. 4. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on and respond to advice or coaching where appropriate. 5. To participate in the development of a personal educational plan by interacting with staff and others in shaping and refining one's educational goals and strategies for

achieving them. 6. To know university policies, understand the applications, and demonstrate personal practices of academic integrity. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS UNST 101 is graded according to university standards. Grades range from A through F. It is expected that every student will be involved and engaged in the class. Below is a list of criteria that outline the minimum requirements needed to obtain a passing grade.

1. Attend all scheduled classes.

● ● ● As in almost all other hobbies or sports, the chase is at least half the fun‐‐Wilson

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2. Meet with the academic coach on a weekly basis; all appointments must be kept. 3. Actively participate in class discussions. 4. Complete all assignments, see the outline below. 5. Attend two Workshops.

EVALUATION and GRADING Students will be evaluated on the following basis:

Attendance and Participation 20% Assignment(s) 30% Meetings with academic coach 20% Book Collection Progress and Presentation 30%

FINAL GRADE SCALE After the grades for the above requirements and their percentages have been calculated for each student, the final grades will be based on the following scale:

A range 90-100% B range 80-89% C range 70-79% D range 60-69% F Below 60%

COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Written Assignments All written assignments must be in standard English and word processed. They must be turned in

at the beginning of the next class period after they were assigned. Since this course is often taken simultaneously with one or another freshman English class we realize your skills may vary considerably. Since you are going to be a leader of people in the future, use the writing and speaking assignments in this class to improve your communication skills. If you need help with your writing there are tutors available at the English and Communication Writing Center, 102B Ambs Hall (x2290). This is a free service to all La Sierra University students. 2. Coach Sessions You are required to meet with you academic coach for a minimum of 30 minutes per week. Your coach will grade the quality of your meeting. The goal of these sessions is to provide you with additional resources to succeed in this course and in your future academic career. 3. Attendance Attendance is expected and you are responsible for all material presented and assignments made in class. Being absent for 10% or more of the classes may result in an automatic

failing grade. Changes in this syllabus become effective after being announced to the class. You are responsible for these, even if you were absent when the changes were announced. A portion of your attendance grade is based on your participation in class. You are encouraged to ask questions in class. Asking questions can only help your participation grade.

4. Book Collection 1. Write a status report of your collection. It will include a list of books in the following format: Author Title Publisher Ed/Pr Copyright

Date(s) Hardback/ Paperback

My Cost

Source

Gardner, Martin Aha! Insight Freeman, NY

2nd pr 1978 pb $0.50 Yorba Linda Pub. Lib

Gardner, Martin Ambidextrous Universe, The Basic Books London

1st ed 1964 hb $8.95 Powells’s, Portland OR

Gardner, Martin Ambidextrous Universe, The Scribners, NY 2nd e., 1st p.

1979 hb $0.25

I have listed few of my books as examples. You may wish to also include where you got it. Due January 24.


2. You will make a presentation of your current collection and your plans for the future of your collection. Your presentation should be about 5 minutes long. You will get a chance to choose a time for your presentation during the second half of the quarter. Your presentation should address the following points. a) What you are collecting. b) Why you are collecting these particular books. c) The current status of your collecting. d) What you are learning from this collection. e) Bring some of your books and speak about the contents of those book and what you know about the author. ACADEMIC HONESTY

“Academic honesty is the cornerstone of institutional integrity. Academic dishonesty, on the other hand, is a threat to the intellectual fabric of an academic community and is, perhaps, the most serious violation of trust that can occur in a community of scholars and educators. . . . Students who commit any offense against academic integrity and honesty may receive from an instructor a failing grade in an assignment or a failing grade in a course, without possibility of withdrawal. The nature of the offense may dictate probation, suspension, dismissal, or permanent expulsion as determined by the dean and the Administrative Committee of the student’s school of enrollment” (La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin)

You are responsible for knowing the university policies and consequences of academic dishonesty. These may be found at http://www.lasierra.edu/integrity.

OUTLINE We will possibly change some of the topics below depending on your expressed interests.

Week Date Topic Assignment for the upcoming week I 1/10 Wil Clarke—Gerald Durrell,

Naturalist Extraordinaire Write one or more paragraphs: i) Who is (or was) Gerald Durrell? ii) What did he write? In what genres would you place his books? iii) Why did he start his own zoo? Where is it? iv) What awareness and changes was he urging on society and the world? v) What are your personal reactions to what he was promoting?

II 1/17 Sylvia Clarke—Madeleine L’Engle Write one or more paragraphs: i) Who is (or was) Madeleine L’Engle? ii) What did she write? In what genres would you place her books? iii) What do we know about her home life? iv) What awareness and changes was she urging on society and the world? v) What are your personal reactions to what she was promoting? Create a status report on your collection. See number 1 under “4. Book Collection” above (page 2).

III 1/24 Status report due Read Chapters 8 & 9 in Wilson

Status report due i) What conditions are important to book collectors? ii) Discuss the various ratings from “mint” to “poor”. iii) What is a “perfect” binding? Why is it not perfect? iv) Define and differentiate “First Edition” and “First Printing”. How do you determine these on a given book?

IV 1/31 Cindy Parkhurst—Process of Book Collecting

Write one or more paragraphs: i) What does Ms Parkhurst collect? ii) Does she have many books in her collection? How do you know? iii) What got her started collecting? iv) Name a title and an author she emphasized

Hold fast to time! Use it! Be conscious of each day,

each hour! They slip away unnoticed all too easily and swiftly.

Thomas Mann, novelist


V 2/7 Rene Ramos—Music Facsimiles including scarce copies Read Chapter 10 in Wilson for next week.

Write one or more paragraphs: i) What does Dr Ramos collect? ii) Does he have many books in his collection? How do you know? iii) What got him started collecting? iv) Name a title and composer he emphasized

VI 2/14 Student 5 minute presentations: Molly Knecht Sherry Hung Evelyn Llamas

Your presentation should address the following points. a) What you are collecting. b) Why you are collecting these particular books. c) The current status of your collecting. d) What you are learning from this collection. e) Bring some of your books and speak about the contents of those books and what you know about the authors.

VII 2/21 Student 5 minute presentations: Travis Brown Michelle Torres Timothy Tampubolon Howard Stark—Sci Fi and Star Wars Read Chapter 11 in Wilson for next week.

VIII 2/28 Student 5 minute presentations: Esther Huang Maressa Villa Candace Schneider Read Chapter 12 in Wilson for next week.

IX 3/6 Student 5 minute presentations: Elisa Romano Sonia Najera Michelle Pfirrmann Read Chapter 13 in Wilson for next week.

X 3/13 Student 5 minute presentations: Isabel Moreno Lin JiaJun Alan Cesar Zelaya Cassandra Hernandez

Potential Lecturer Collection Cindy Parkhurst The Process of Book Collecting ♫ Esther Kinzer Louis L’Amour ♫ Howard Stark Science Fiction Laura Stalker Huntington Library ♫ Lisa Kohlmeier Book Preservation Randal Wisbey John Irving Rene Ramos Music Facsimiles ♫ Sylvia Clarke Madeleine L’Engle ♫ Tony Zbaraschuk Bibliography Forgeries ♫ Wil Clarke Bibles Wil Clarke Ellen G White Wil Clarke Gerald Durrell ♫


Wil Clarke Ian Fleming Wil Clarke Martin Gardner ♫

DISABILITY

La Sierra University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any student with a documented disability (physical, learning, or psychological) needing academic accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) as early in the quarter as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact the ODS (La Sierra Hall, Suite 100 – 951-785-2412) for additional information. Students who qualify for accommodations, must bring their ODS paperwork to their instructor no less than 3 school days before they wish such accommodations to take effect.

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won’t correct you for asking. James I:5 (Nestle & CEV)

Hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 9:00

10:00 Intro. Algebra Intro. Algebra Intro. Algebra Intro. Algebra 11:00 Assembly Worship Dept Mtg 12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00 College Algebra College Algebra College Algebra College Algebra 2:00 Office Book Collecting Office Office 3:00 Analysis Office Analysis 4:00 Analysis Analysis 5:00 CAS mtg

Thanks To Dr Barbara Kreaseck and Dr Lawrence Geraty from whom I have shamelessly borrowed elements of

this syllabus. Thanks also to you, first quarter students, who have helped this syllabus evolve.

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αιτειτω παρα το˜ υ διδοντος Θεο˜ υ

π ˜ α σιν ‘απλ ˜ ω ς και μη ονειδιζοντος,

και δοθησεται αυτ ˜ ω .


Picture The picture on the right was taken in Jinx Books in Fulton, Missouri. It’s a delightful place to browse. The picture above was taken on the steps of the new part of Huntington Library

Local sources of books starting above & going clockwise. Renaissance Books “I stock books that no one else stocks,” Downtowne Books “We are the most popular bookstore in

town,” Norco Library, only open Monday, Wednesday and

Saturday

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