SylHDFS295 F06
Fall 2006
Course Faculty: Sherwood.Smith@uvm.edu
461 Main Street, Allen House, Rm. 203
CRN SUBJ CRSE SEC CREDITS CL LEVEL(S)
92322 HDFS 295 A Cross Cultural Human Development 3.00 CE CR GR
INSTRUCTOR(S) TYPE DAYS TIME BUILD ROOM
Smith, Sherwood Seminar Tues/Thurs 1230-145pm Allen House 104 Classroom
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Prof Studies ____________________________________________________________________________
TEXTS:
Althen, Gary . American Ways: A Guide for Foreigners in the United States. Intercultural Press, Inc. Yarmouth Maine. 2003
Gardine, Harry W. & Kosmitzki, Connie. Lives Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Human Development. Pearson Education Inc. 2005, 2002, 1998
American Ways: A Guide for Foreigners in the United States
Lives Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Human Development
Grade Range:
A = 100 – 90%
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 60
F = 59 - 0
Grading: based on overall final points
Policy on late papers
Unless arrangements are made prior to the due date, papers are due at the beginning of the class period. Late papers may be lowered one grade and must be submitted by the next class meeting . Thereafter, the paper will not be accepted.
Expectations:
Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class discussions and presentations. Individuals are expected to be actively involved in the class. We as a class works to provide a climate of open and productive interactions with a goal of increasing awareness and critical thinking for everyone ( UVM Our Common Ground).
Attendance is an expectation.
Graduate student assignment will vary from the undergraduate curriculum to meet graduate level expectations.
Special Needs or Situations: Students with special needs should inform the instructor so that arrangements can be made. Special situations that conflict with class attendance are to be discussed in advance. Instructor can be reached by phone or e-mail.