CLE Workshop
When: Monday, February 28th
3:00pm
WHERE: EC Room 204
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Rhet 102 Thursday 24th
Remember that BOTH your 50 point WSRP and a 2-3m presentation are due on the 24th. Do not miss class on the 24th.
Dr. Berg
Dr. Berg
Monday, February 21, 2011
Rhet 102
Remember we meet in our regular classroom (Springer 112) tomorrow (Tuesday). Also, you have a 2-3m presentation to do for the class tomorrow and I need some form of a written guide to your presentation.
Dr. Berg
Dr. Berg
Monday, February 14, 2011
IOCC 201 study guide
Do not take this as a complete representation of what could be on the exam, it is a “rough guide” at best.
Know the “ages” of the Greek world and what gave rise to Homer’s age.
The basic of Homeric authorship, style, works, structure, muse/poet, etc.
Know the main characters from the sections of The Odyssey we read.
When did Greek philosophy develop? Know some basics of Greek Philosophical thought.
Difference between Plato and Socrates.
Fundamentals of Platonic thought.
The story of Ion, magnetic rings, and what it teaches, and Plato’s argument.
Details of the Apology, trial, outcome, charges, etc
Know the Socratic defense.
The Allegory of the cave from Republic (Books 4 and 7)
Rough details of Aristotle’s life.
What counts as poetry
Know how to identify the poetic
Three forms of poetry. Which one is best and why
How to identify the tragic.
The four causes.
Aristotle on happiness
The 6 conditions for happiness and their order
The 4 lives, which one is best any why.
The ideal Polis for Plato and Aristotle
Basic forms of knowledge and the justification for truth from all three.
How Truth, Beauty, Symmetry and Purity relate in the Greek world.
Basic form of Platonic and Aristotelian writing as we have it today.
Basic Greek form of Democracy and their legal system.
Know your words of the day.
Know the “ages” of the Greek world and what gave rise to Homer’s age.
The basic of Homeric authorship, style, works, structure, muse/poet, etc.
Know the main characters from the sections of The Odyssey we read.
When did Greek philosophy develop? Know some basics of Greek Philosophical thought.
Difference between Plato and Socrates.
Fundamentals of Platonic thought.
The story of Ion, magnetic rings, and what it teaches, and Plato’s argument.
Details of the Apology, trial, outcome, charges, etc
Know the Socratic defense.
The Allegory of the cave from Republic (Books 4 and 7)
Rough details of Aristotle’s life.
What counts as poetry
Know how to identify the poetic
Three forms of poetry. Which one is best and why
How to identify the tragic.
The four causes.
Aristotle on happiness
The 6 conditions for happiness and their order
The 4 lives, which one is best any why.
The ideal Polis for Plato and Aristotle
Basic forms of knowledge and the justification for truth from all three.
How Truth, Beauty, Symmetry and Purity relate in the Greek world.
Basic form of Platonic and Aristotelian writing as we have it today.
Basic Greek form of Democracy and their legal system.
Know your words of the day.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
May Term trip to Germany
The MacMurray College May Term Study Tour of Germany and the City of Prague has been canceled due to logistical difficulties on campus that could not be overcome.
Professor Koffel and I want to thank you for your interest and wish to express our deep regret that this extraordinary opportunity had to be canceled.
There are no study abroad opportunities available during the May Term for MacMurray students.
Yours,
Dr. Berg
Professor Koffel and I want to thank you for your interest and wish to express our deep regret that this extraordinary opportunity had to be canceled.
There are no study abroad opportunities available during the May Term for MacMurray students.
Yours,
Dr. Berg
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Rhet 102
We will NOT meet in the Ed Complex tomorrow, we will meet in SP112, our regular classroom. Keep monitoring this blog for updates and ready the previous post.
Dr, Berg
Dr, Berg
Class policy for 2-3-2011
The President of the College has established the following policy:
Dear MacMurray College Students,
I have heard from many of you and want to share the following information with all of our students.
1. For everyone, please let your safety guide your behavior about commuting, classes, and reporting to practicum sites.
2. Commuting students, exercise your best judgment, and let safety guide your decision-making related to driving. If you believe you cannot get to class safely, please inform your professors and practicum site supervisors. Our faculty are renowned for their care for students, and I will ask them to please be responsive to weather-related problems.
3. Residential students with mobility needs, please let your faculty and practicum site supervisors know if you will not be in class due to mobility safety. Stay safe. They will understand.
4. Other residential students,
a. I suggest you NOT try to use your cars over the next day. I have heard from some residential students that cars are “snowed in” and many of you report you don’t believe that driving your car is safe.
b. Please dress as warmly as you can and walk to class. I have been out walking on campus and know it is VERY COLD.
c. Let faculty and practicum site supervisors know if you cannot make it to the practicum site tomorrow.
5. Campus walks have been cleared. The Katy parking lot has been cleared, and our wonderful facilities staff have been on duty with snow removal all day yesterday and today, in the most brutal of conditions. I am grateful to them for their very hard work. They will be back on the job in the morning, and I am sure snow removal will progress tomorrow.
Snow and ice are a part of the landscape of winter in central Illinois, unfortunately. Please be responsive to one another and lend each other a hand, if needed. I look forward to seeing you. Take care.
Sincerely
President Hester
Colleen Hester, PhD
President, MacMurray College
447 East College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Dear MacMurray College Students,
I have heard from many of you and want to share the following information with all of our students.
1. For everyone, please let your safety guide your behavior about commuting, classes, and reporting to practicum sites.
2. Commuting students, exercise your best judgment, and let safety guide your decision-making related to driving. If you believe you cannot get to class safely, please inform your professors and practicum site supervisors. Our faculty are renowned for their care for students, and I will ask them to please be responsive to weather-related problems.
3. Residential students with mobility needs, please let your faculty and practicum site supervisors know if you will not be in class due to mobility safety. Stay safe. They will understand.
4. Other residential students,
a. I suggest you NOT try to use your cars over the next day. I have heard from some residential students that cars are “snowed in” and many of you report you don’t believe that driving your car is safe.
b. Please dress as warmly as you can and walk to class. I have been out walking on campus and know it is VERY COLD.
c. Let faculty and practicum site supervisors know if you cannot make it to the practicum site tomorrow.
5. Campus walks have been cleared. The Katy parking lot has been cleared, and our wonderful facilities staff have been on duty with snow removal all day yesterday and today, in the most brutal of conditions. I am grateful to them for their very hard work. They will be back on the job in the morning, and I am sure snow removal will progress tomorrow.
Snow and ice are a part of the landscape of winter in central Illinois, unfortunately. Please be responsive to one another and lend each other a hand, if needed. I look forward to seeing you. Take care.
Sincerely
President Hester
Colleen Hester, PhD
President, MacMurray College
447 East College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wednesday Classes
IOCC 201: Stay with the reading calender, I will make adjustments.
Intro to Philosophy: Stay with the reading calender, I will make adjustments.
If you intend on going on the May Term trip to Germany and Prague you need to get a deposit in by Monday the 7th of February!
Stay warm and make good use of your snow days!
Intro to Philosophy: Stay with the reading calender, I will make adjustments.
If you intend on going on the May Term trip to Germany and Prague you need to get a deposit in by Monday the 7th of February!
Stay warm and make good use of your snow days!
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