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HUMN 102 Intro Presentation - 2022 Fall

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HUMANITIES 102

PROF. CHRIS FAULK, Fall 2022

WHAT DO WE DO IN HUMN 102?

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In HUMN 102 you will

  • Apply critical thinking to readings and discussions
  • Analyze social and cultural aspects of college and everyday life
  • Appreciate diverse views in college and everyday life
  • Examine how your views and beliefs affect your understanding of college and everyday life.
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HOW MUCH WORK?

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SIX CORE TASKS

  • Critically read about happiness in college and life
  • Explore success strategies
  • Engage with college life and resources
  • Write a critical thinking essay
  • Reflect on your own approach to happiness
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DEVELOP AS CRITICAL THINKERS

ONE COMMON GOAL
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What is critical thinking?

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“Analytical thinking – commonly known as critical thinking –
involves analyzing and evaluating
information, often in order to work through a problem or decision.... Analytical thinking is required to
solve problems and to judge the quality of ideas” (Carter, Bishop & Kravits, 2009, p. 9).

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How can you succeed?

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TO DO WELL

  • Show up!
  • Speak up!
  • Keep up!
  • Think hard!
  • Plan ahead!
  • Be honest!
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DON'T DIE

A HORRIBLE ACADEMIC DEATH!!!
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HOW TO DIE

  • Be absent
  • Check out
  • Think half-assly
  • Work late (or last minute)
  • Skip work
  • Cheat

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

You should have this book by the start of Week 2.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/

Free online textbook from the University of Minnesota!

Read Chapter 2.1-2.2 for next class.

Complete 2.2 Analysis Question for next class.

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