Last revised 10/27/06. May be revised again.
Course Syllabus for IRLS 585
· Course Name, Number, and Prerequisites
· Grading
· Contacting the Instructor
Spring 2007 Instructor: Cheryl Knott Malone
COURSE NAME, NUMBER, AND PREREQUISITES
IRLS 585 Information Literacy Instruction
no prerequisites
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Moving beyond the notion of bibliographic instruction or library use instruction, this course takes a broad view of information professionals' teaching responsibilities. Students will explore the historical background and current issues, trends, policies, and practices related to the notion of information literacy instruction in diverse settings. Additionally, students will have opportunities to assess existing Web-based instruction and design Web-based learning modules.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the semester, students will
· be able to discuss effectively various aspects of information literacy, learning theories and styles, and modes of instruction;
· be acquainted with the range of organizations and resources supporting information literacy instruction; and
· demonstrate the ability to plan and implement instruction.
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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Esther Grassian and Joan Kaplowitz, Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Practice. Neal Schuman, 2001. Available from the UA Bookstore Web site.
Additional readings will be assigned.
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COURSE POLICIES
Academic Code of Integrity
Students are expected to abide by The University of Arizona Code of Academic Integrity. 'The guiding principle of academic integrity is that a student's submitted work must be the student's own.' If you have any questions regarding what is acceptable practice under this Code, please ask me.
Accommodating Disabilities
The University has a Disability Resource Center . If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the Disability Resource Center and request that the DRC send me, the Instructor, official notification of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please plan to meet with me by appointment or during office hours to discuss accommodations and how my course requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate.
Assignment Policies
According to the UofA's Academic Policies, one unit of credit involves at least 15 contact hours and 30 hours of homework, and graduate courses such as this one may require more. Since this is a three-credit course, you can expect to spend at least 135 hours on it during the semester.
All assignments must be completed for you to receive a final course grade. In other words, opting out of an assignment in exchange for a lower grade for the course is not an option.
Incompletes
I do not grant incompletes except in documented emergency situations.
The 1997-8 University of Arizona General Academic Manual, p.23 reads
The grade of I may be awarded only at the end of a semester, when all but a minor portion of the course work has been satisfactorily completed. The grade of I is not to be awarded when the student is expected to repeat the course; in such a case the grade of E must be assigned. Students should make arrangements with the instructor to receive an incompete grade before the end of the semester ...
If the incomplete is not removed by the instructor within one year the I grade will revert to a failing grade.
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GRADING
I grade on a point system. Everyone begins with 100 points. At the end of the semester, students with 90-100 points will have earned an "A" for the course, while those with 80-89 points will have a "B," etc. Late assignments will lose points. All assignments, including participation, must be completed to receive a grade in the course.
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Assignment |
Points |
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Exercises (3 @ 10 pts each) |
30 |
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Participation |
15 |
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Peer Evaluation |
15 |
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Tutorial |
20 |
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Self-Reflexive Paper |
20 |