RSP 101 - Ratio Studiorum Program
Fall Semester 2009
Course Schedule
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CLASS #
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DAY
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DATE
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READINGS
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TASKS
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Tasks and readings are to be completed before the beginning of class
on the day they are assigned
NOTE: This course schedule will not be finialized until the first day of class Fall 2009
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Welcome Week
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Saturday
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August 22, 2009
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None
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Introduction, meet
Meet Batch Mates
Outline of Course
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WEEK 1 - Becoming a Creighton Student
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Class # 1
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Wednesday
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August 26, 2009
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On Becoming a Creighton Student (Blueline)
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WEEK 2 -- Ratio Studiorm: Six Goals
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Class # 2
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Wednesday
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September 1, 2009
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Learning in the Academy: An Introduction to the Culture of Scholarship
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Schedule advisor appointment for this week
2-3 Page Reflection - "First Impressions"
We will discuss the second article in class
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Alcohol Awareness - Spin the Bottle
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Co-Curricular
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Wednesday
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September 2, 2009
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Harper Center Hixson-Lied Auditorium - 9:00 PM |
Please be sure to check in
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WEEK 3 -- Mass of the Holy Spirit
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Class # 3
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Wednesday
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September 9, 2009
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St. John's Church
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Mental Health
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Co-Curricular
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Wednesday
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September 16, 2009
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4:30 PM Harper Center Auditorium
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WEEK 4 -- Opportunites for Learning
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Class # 4
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Wednesday
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September 16, 2009
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Opportunities for Learning (Tri Tran)
Discussion on cocurricular presentations
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WEEK 5 - The Absolutely True Diary..... Discussion 1
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Class # 5
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Wednesday
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September 23, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: Class Managment
Reader's Gudie - Discussion Questions
Read First and SecondThird of Sherman Alexi
(pages 74-149)
Guest Presenter: Dr. Rudi Mitchell
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2--3 page essay
on Alexi
"Compare your social context to Junior's"
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WEEK 6 - Obsticals to Learning
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Class # 6
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Wednesday
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September 30, 2009
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Take Five with Fr. Bucko - SOS
Obsticals to Learning - Tri Tran
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WEEK 7 - The Absolutely True Diary..... Discussion 2
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Class # 7
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Wednesday
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October 7, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: Making a Teacher an Ally
Reader's Gudie - Discussion Questions
Complete Reading of Sherman Alexi (pages 150 - 230)
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WEEK 8 - Reinert Alumni Library Resources
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Class # 8
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Wednesday
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October 14, 2009
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Meet at the circulation desk of the libray
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WEEK 9: FALL BREAK - NO CLASSES
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Diversity
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Co-Curricular
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Wednesday
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October 28, 2009
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Required Attenance
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Evening Diversity program: The Black Jew Dialogues
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WEEK 10 - - Jesuit History, Values, and Traditions
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Class # 10
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Wednesday
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October 28, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: How to Study
Larry Gillick, SJ, From the Mountain to the Hilltop (BlueLine)
Discussion: Fr. Paul Coelho, S.J.
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WEEK 11 - The Core
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Class # 11
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Wednesday
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November 4, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: Where to Study
Dr. Theodore E. Burk,
Liberal Education at Creighton University (BlueLine)
Guest Presenter: Dr. Mary Longo
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Design a two year plan
Schedule an appointment with your advisor
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Majors Fair
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Co-Curricular
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Wednesday
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November 4, 2009
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Manditory
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Attend the Majors' Fair
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WEEK 12 - Learning Opportunities (Decurion)
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Class # 12
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Wednesday
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November 11, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: The Art of Power Napping
Dr. Eileen Wirth
Becoming a Whole Person: CU Co- Curriculars (BlueLine)
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Article Discussion
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WEEK 13 - Discernment and Self-Awareness
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Class # 13
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Wednesday
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November 18, 2009
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Take Five with Tri: Faculty Relations
Dr. Roger Bergman, Know Yourself (BlueLine)
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2--3 page essay
"Know Yourself"
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WEEK 14 - Thanksgiving
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Class # 14
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Wednesday
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November 25, 2009
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No Class
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No Class
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WEEK 15 - Career Development
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Class # 15
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Wednesday
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December 2, 2009
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Career Development (Decurion)
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Due: Discernment Paper
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WEEK 16 No Class
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Class # 16
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Wednesday
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December 9, 2009
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No Class
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No Class
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WEEK 17 - Exam Week
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No Class
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No Class
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