REQUIRED TEXT: Give full bibliographic citation including edition and date.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Loose leaf notebook (no spirals), text, daily backpack calendar.
COURSE GOAL:
The primary goal of Gateway to College Learning is to assist in a successful transition from high school to university learning. This is accomplished by investigation and practice of specific academic skills, by inquiry into life skills necessary for citizenship in any diverse community, and by knowledge of history, traditions, and current campus life at the University of Oklahoma.
ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
"Any student in this class who has a disability that may prevent full demonstration of ability should contact the instructor personally before the end of the first week of classes so that discussion can be held regarding accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate individual educational opportunities."
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
- Attendance is expected. For 16 week courses the course grade will be lowered by one letter grade after the third absence and by one additional letter grade for each subsequent absence. For 10/11/12 week courses, the course grade will be lowered by one letter grade after the second absence and by one additional letter grade for each subsequent absence. Absences may be excused only by petition with documentation to the Office of Freshman Programs within three weeks of the absence. Students are expected to use allowed absences for illness/injury or family emergencies. Student athletes will follow Athletic Department regulations.
- Reading assignments must be completed prior to the class period for which they are due. Class discussion is based on the reading, and informed participation in discussion is expected.
- Writing assignments will often accompany reading assignments and are due at the beginning of the class period for which they are assigned. Your name, date, and student ID number must be on each assignment. Some assignments will be submitted via campus e-mail. Late assignments are not accepted.
- Journal writing is expected; late journals are not accepted. Journals are privileged information and cannot be shared without your written permission.
- Activity Reports will document your attendance at a Fine Arts event sponsored by the OU College of Fine Arts and one cultural event to be negotiated with your instructor. The reports should be two pages in length (350-500 words) and typed in 12-point font with double spacing. Both the Fine Arts event and the additional cultural event must be approved in advance by your instructor. College of Fine Arts events from which you may select are:
- A play at the University Theatre or Studio
- A musical recital chosen from the Blue Sheet
- A guided visit to an art exhibit at the Fred Jones Art Museum
- A dance production by the OU School of Dance
- A musical theatre production by the OU music theatre department
- Volunteer Service is a component of Gateway to College Learning classes. Classes may select a project as a group, or teams within the class may elect to work as small groups. A campus or community service agency such as Special Olympics or Habitat for Humanity may be selected by each class, and each student will work a minimum of three hours during the semester. Upon completion of the project, each student will make a three-minute oral report to the class detailing the experience. Reports must be scheduled with the instructor at least one week in advance and should include documentation such as photos, videos, handouts, etc. Agencies must be approved by the instructor before volunteer work begins. Students whose work hours do not permit participation in a class project may negotiate for volunteer time on an individual project. Each student remains responsible for a personal, oral report to the class.
- Professor Interview is a personal interview with a faculty member. The person selected for the interview as well as the interview questions and format must be approved in advance by your Gateway instructor. Upon completion of the interview, the student will make a three-minute oral report to the class detailing the interview responses.
- Participation in an approved campus organization is required for all Gateway students. To fulfill this component, attend at least two meetings of a group (academic club, political organization, residence hall sports group religious organization, or other approved group) during the semester. Attendance must be verified by the leader/president of the group. Write a one-page paper (200-250 words) describing your experience.
- Final Paper . Final papers are due Friday, May 11, no later than 5:00 p.m. The paper is 6-7 pages in length. At least two research citations must be used in writing the paper, and the topic must be approved by the instructor no later than February 27. Topic of the paper is a career field/major field of study that is of interest to the student.
GRADING POLICY: Gateway to College Learning is a letter-graded course. Attendance is a part of the grade . A letter grade penalty is assessed for each absence after the third absence. This course is not graded on a curve.
GRADING: A total of 1000 points will be divided as follows:
| Daily Assignments includes Journals & Quizzes |
125 points |
| Activity Reports (written) Fine Arts Event |
125 points |
| Other cultural event |
125 points |
| Campus Participation Report (written) |
125 points |
| Professor Interview Report (oral) |
125 points |
| Community Service/Volunteer Report (oral) |
100 points |
| Final Exam |
125 points |
| Final Paper |
150 points |
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| Total Points |
1000 points |
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| A = 900-1000 |
| B = 800-899 |
| C = 700-799 |
| D = 600-699 |
| F = 0-599 |
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Students are expected to be on time for class. Daily grades are given promptly at 8:30 a.m., and late assignments or quizzes are not accepted.
