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Online Gateway ISP 2030 / 3080: Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar Winter 2008 (January 12-April 26) Program of Interdisciplinary Studies Wayne State University From early childhood on, I read voraciously. I loved reading and, because of that, developed a finely-tuned appreciation for the English language in all its variegated forms. --Julianne McKinney, winner of the February 2007 Apostrophe Competition
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Winter 2008: Tentative Course Description, Schedule, and Assignments (you must have MS WORD and a fast computer connection to download this large file)
Fall 2007: Tentative Course Description, Schedule, and Assignments (you must have MS WORD and a fast computer connection to download this large file)
Required Readings for this Class (most readings and videos can be accessed by clicking here)
Cover Page of Coursepack (WORD format)
Labor Day Celebration: Bring Back the Eight-Hour
Day: Lyrics
Music
Questions for the Final Test (a final update will be provided on Week 13)
How am I doing in this class so far? (An Excel Spread Sheet--you can insert numbers and see how your overall number grade changes)
Live Examples of Apostrophe Butcheries (Courtesy of Apostrophe Protection Society)
Giving the slip to the corporate media:
1. www.dissidentvoice.org/
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Occasional Articles for Class Discussions: 1. Cow Bombs in Costa Rica 2. Fascism in Iraq 3. Unsung Hero 4. The Great Iraq Swindle
A Possible Topic: Synopsis, Praise, and Criticisms of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth
Old Model Papers (following somewhat different instructions, but still useful): 1. Applying the 5 Levels to "If Not Higher" 2. Learning Essay: Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Readings for Pleasure in your Spare Time: A Few Suggestions
Fascinating Research Projects (for other classes):
What rational people have to say about the evolution / creationism "debate:" 1. Bill Cosby on the Noah (actually, Gilgamesh) myth. 2. Irish Rovers (Shel Silverstein) on the same myth. 3. Julia Sweeney's Letting go of God (Skip to minute 28 of audio)
The Fate of the earth: 1. World Scientists' Warning to Humanity. 2. Terror Against the Biosphere
Applying
the scientific method to the 9/11 and 7/7 mysteries:
1. Loose Change.
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Captain Eric May 3.
A former Italian Prime Minister
Applying the Scientific Method to the Murder of Pat Tillman: Justin Raimondo
Sounds: Imagine Way off All Wrong Pitching
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