Thanks Jim.
Although on leave now, I would love to be a part of this next year. I teach
a number of classes in education including, history and philosophy and
multicultural classes. Something like this could help education majors begin
the difficult work of understanding the place of education in the
ethics/politics/ of a rapidly changing world.
Best, Zanna
> From: Achim Koedermann <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Teaching Breakfast List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:47:34 -0500
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> Conversation: Sustainability : Important Grant Deadline
> Subject: Sustainability : Important Grant Deadline
>
> Thank's for forwarding this, Jim,
> GREAT
> This would work for the intrdisciplinary proposal on Env.
> Ethics/Sustainability I have in mind. Any members interested into
> participating - it does not have to be 7 disciplines, and would nicely fit
> into the approach to interdisciplinary work by our new president? (see below)
> Best
> Achim
>
>
> Course Proposal re. Sustainability through the disciplines: As of discussion
> between 7 related disciplines:
>
> As part of a new core curriculum, we propose a new course that is
> interdisciplinary and built on the cooperation of faculty from the sciences,
> social sciences, and humanities. It will have a changing practical issue as
> foundation, linking the academic teaching to applicable solutions. The work of
> the "sustainability task force" and Green Team can be integrated in this
> project.
>
>
> This course will study the interaction between people and their natural
> environment from a global and historical perspective, drawing on the expertise
> of faculty from Geography, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Political
> Sciences, Chemistry, English and Philosophy (all above mentioned disciplines
> have volunteered participation).
>
> The course is multidisciplinary and synthesizes valuable insights/paradigms
> from various disciplines. Topics of study will include the impact of nature on
> societies and vice e versa; effects of geography and climate on economic
> development and income inequality. The impact of humans on their environment;
> environmental local problems - and knowledge necessary for possible solutions;
> sustainable development will lead the students to a more interdisciplinary
> view.
>
> Based on an interdisciplinary approach, case studies (different for different
> students from different fields) enable students to examine the ecological
> interrelatedness of the environment and the impact of human society on the
> environment, and the value of management, restoration and control. Each
> semester, the focus will shift from the assessment of this years theme
> (example: restoration of the college pond/recycling/composting) or content of
> environmental studies/sciences. The approach to such studies is discussed from
> various points of view: moral, sociological, biological, chemical,
> urban--rural, and world conservation problems. Subject information and
> teaching notes for the syllabus are developed in four sections: (1) processes
> and systems of the natural environment and the limits of the resource base,
> (2) the ecosystem, (3) the interaction of man and the environment, and (4)
> environmental conflicts and planning: a field study. Criteria for examinations
> are developed from different disciplines.
>
> Counter-arguments: it is impossible to teach interdisciplinary courses; each
> subfield has its own perspectives; they are incompatible.
>
> Response: The very nature of work on Sustainability/Conservation/Preservation
> is interdisciplinary. We are proposing an integrated interdisciplinary
> approach - with institutional leadership, this could give the college a new,
> sustainable focus. To achieve this goal, the different contributions for
> changing disciplines have to allow students to form a whole - their
> interpretation. This course will allow to define and teach those skills,
> perspectives and competencies which all graduating students should share.
>
> Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes will vary - from field to field;
> together, they will help form a core of knowledge needed for a successful
> environmental assessment. Individual courses throughout the curriculum can be
> linked to this survey course, furthering knowledge in the different fields.
> Although contexts will change from semester to semester (different
> applications) the goals will not. Thus, it will be possible to avoid program
> redundancies.
>
> Solution: An interdisciplinary course open to all disciplines, faculty and
> students learn from each other.
>
>
>
> "Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind."
> Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason, "Transcendental Logic," Introduction,
> # 1
> Dr. Achim D. Koeddermann
> Associate Prof. of Philosophy
> SUNY-Oneonta, NY 13820
> "Gedanken ohne Inhalt sind leer, Anschauungen ohne Begriffe sind blind"
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Teaching Breakfast List on behalf of Jim Greenberg
> Sent: Mon 11/10/2008 2:14 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: FW: [POD] Important Grant Deadline
>
>
> This just reached me email. Some on this list might be interested.
>
> Mr. James B. Greenberg
> Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
> Milne Library
> SUNY College at Oneonta
> Oneonta, New York 13820
>
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> P Think before you print! Please consider the environment before printing this
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>
> Subject: New NEH Funding for Courses on Enduring Questions
> From: "Mikal, Lindsey" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "Mikal, Lindsey" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> What is the good life? What is friendship? What is good government? Is there a
> human nature, and, if so, what is it? What are the limits of science? Enduring
> questions such as these have long held interest to college students and allow
> for a special, intense dialogue across generations.
>
> The National Endowment for the Humanities has recently launched "Enduring
> Questions: Pilot Course Grants." This new grant program will support college
> faculty from any discipline with up to $25,000 to develop and to teach a new
> undergraduate humanities course that addresses questions like these.
>
> The application deadline is November 13, 2008, and the sponsoring institution
> must agree to offer the course at least twice. For more information and
> instructions, please find the grant guidelines at:
> http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/EnduringQuestions.html .
>
> We encourage you to share information about this new funding opportunity with
> your members.
>
> If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not
> hesitate to contact me at 202-606-8317 or [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks!
>
> Best,
>
> Lindsey
> Lindsey Mikal
> Assistant Director of Media Relations
> National Endowment for the Humanities
> Office of Communications
> 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Room 510
> Washington, D.C. 20506
> Phone: 202-606-8317 / Fax: 202-606-8240
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