During
August/September, we will explore the structure of autobiography,
memoir, and myth. These class sessions will be characterized by using
writing and art in a variety of ways to tell the story of your life.
During October, we will focus on research and presentations. In November,
we turn our attention to the field of Human Development, including
a look at careers and graduate programs. In December you will be sharing
a culminating project. This project is a personal narrative, story,
memoir, or personal myth presented in a creative format.
| August |
23 |
Introductions,
review course outline
Begin writing and sharing
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30 |
The
first autobiography, Saint Augustine
Creation Myths, how do stories begin?
* Bring a Creation Myth or story
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| September |
6 |
Memoir:
snapshots of a life
* Bring items with a scent or strong taste
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13 |
Art
as a narrative method
Complete The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
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20 |
The
decorated journal as narrative
*Bring photograph, collage, and scrapbook materials
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27 |
Family
history and family stories
*Bring a family story from an interview
Complete Unreliable Truths
Essay 1 is due
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| October |
4 |
The
personal myth
*Bring 3 stories from your life
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11 |
Presentations
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18 |
Presentations
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25 |
Guest
speaker
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| November |
1 |
Human
Development, graduate programs
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8 |
Human
Development, working with young children
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15 |
Human
Development, careers, Essay 2 is due
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29 |
TBA
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| December |
6 |
Narrative
Project presentations
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13 |
Narrative
Project presentations |
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