School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services

Images of Skilled Workers in Literature

2011-2012
Program
General education course to be delivered across all programs Construction Carpentry CCCT Motive Power MPTN Mechanical Technician Maintenance and Control MTNM Electrical Technician yr 1 - ELTN 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Year

Semester

Course code: Course hours: Prerequisite: Prepared by:

GNED 1414 42 None Barry Thompson no

Con. Ed. code:

N/A

GPA weighting: 3 Corequisite: N/A

Laptop course: yes

Authorized by (Dean): Professor contact information:

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Date: August 16, 2011

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OFFICE LOCATION

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Course Description:
This course intends to give technology students an overview of the history and progress of skilled workers in our society. This subject is explored primarily through selections of the western worlds great literature and modern media. Literatures most gifted artists have portrayed skilled workers differently depending on their societys prevailing perception. The literature based opinion of skilled workers has evolved from William Shakespeares derogatory dismissal of the rude mechanicals in A Midsummer Nights Dream to D.H. Lawrences sympathetic vision of coal miners in Odour of Chrysanthemums. Modern writers and media artists, sometimes skilled workers themselves, describe skilled workers as valuable respected members of society; whereas, William Blake, an engraver and brilliant poet, writing two-hundred years earlier was ostracized by his fellow artists due to his membership in the skilled workers class. Exploring societys perceptual evolution, eventual acceptance and current dependence on the skilled worker will impress upon the students the value of professionalism and educational diligence within their chosen skill.

Rationale:
Students seeking careers in technology based fields will ultimately find themselves among the ranks of skilled workers. Students will find it essential to understand their future position in the marketplace by exploring societys changing perceptions of the skilled worker throughout history. This course will enable the student to develop a basic understanding of skilled workers and their place in society: past, present and future.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Specific Outcomes
Students receiving a credit for this course will have demonstrated their ability to: 1. Illustrate the basic history (past and present) of skilled workers depicted in media and literature. 2. Identify the factors influencing the evolution of societys perception of skilled workers. 3. Distinguish and apply trends, patterns and factors influencing societys perception to produce a group project that speculates on the future of skilled workers. 4. Identify skills, opportunities and attitudes that contribute to their societal status as valuable professional skilled workers.

Essential Employability Outcomes

Students receiving a credit for this course will have demonstrated their ability to: 5. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 6. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. 9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. 10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

For further clarification of Vocational Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability Skills please refer to the current Program Guide.

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Sequence of Instruction
Evidence of Learning
Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Intended Learning
Lesson 1 Who is a Skilled Worker? Introduction and Course Outline WebCT and Journaling Explanation and Expectations Lesson 1 Continued Who is a Skilled Worker Introduction to main course text: Shop Class as Soulcraft (SCSC) Lesson 2 Slave Labour a) Skilled Workers in the Classical Period Greek/Roman Literature b) SCSC Chapter 1 Lesson 3 A Skilled Workers Tale a) Skilled Workers in the Old and Middle English Periods - Chaucer b) SCSC Chapter 1 ctd. Lesson 4 Rude Mechanicals a) Skilled Workers during the Renaissance - Shakespeare b) SCSC Chapter 2 Lesson 5 Viva la Revolucion! a) Skilled Workers in the Neoclassical Period Rousseau, Johnson b) SCSC Chapter 2 ctd. Lesson 6 A Song: Skilled Workers of England a) Skilled Workers in the Romantic Period - Wordsworth, Blake b) SCSC Chapter 3 Lesson 7 Trouble at Mill a) Skilled Workers in the Victorian Period Whitman, Tennyson b) SCSC Chapter 3 ctd. Lesson 8 The Rise of the Skilled Worker a) Skilled Workers in the Modern Period D.H. Lawrence b) SCSC Chapter 4 Lesson 9 Skilled Worker Ascendancy A New Hope a) Skilled Workers in the Postmodern Period Beckett, Shaw b) SCSC Chapter 5 Lesson 10 The Empire Strikes Back a) Skilled Workers Today Todays Literature and Media b) SCSC Chapter 6 Lesson 11 The Return of the Skilled Worker? a) Skilled Workers Tomorrow Educated Speculation b) SCSC Chapter 7 Lesson 12 My Place a) Professionalism, Continuing Education, Upgrading Skills b) SCSC Chapter 8

Resources and References

Course Outline Handouts Handouts Literature Excerpts Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 1 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 1 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 2 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 2 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 3 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 3 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 4 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 5 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 6 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 7 Handouts Literature Excerpts SCSC Ch 8

Est. Class Hours

2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1

Learning Outcomes References

1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2

Intended Learning Activities

In-Class: Connection Activity, Lecturette WebCT: Using WebCT In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity WebCT: Reading literature excerpts for Lesson 2 Homework: SCSC Ch 1 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 3 Homework: SCSC Ch 1 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 4 Homework: SCSC Ch 2 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 5 Homework: SCSC Ch 2 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 6 Homework: SCSC Ch 1 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 7 Homework: SCSC Ch 3 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 8 Homework: SCSC Ch 3 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary Application: Submit Reflective Journal Assignment WebCT: Reading literature excerpts Lesson 9 Homework: SCSC Ch 5 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary WebCT: Reading literature excerpts lesson 10 Homework: SCSC Ch 6 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary Application: Group Project Time WebCT: Reading literature and media excerpts Lesson 11 Homework: SCSC Ch 7 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary Application: Group Project Time WebCT: Reading literature and media excerpts Lesson 12 Homework: SCSC Ch 8 In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary Application: Group Project Time Homework: SCSC Conclusion

Assessment

Evaluation and Weighting

WebCT Quiz on Lesson 2 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 3 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 4 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 5 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 6 rdgs. Journal Part 1 WebCT Quiz on Lesson 7 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 8 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 9 rdgs. WebCT Quiz on Lesson 10 rdgs.

3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 10% 3% 3% 3%

10 11

1,2,3 1,2,3

3%

12

2 1

3,4

WebCT Quiz as Final Review

3%

13

3,4 2 1

Journal Part 2

10%

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Lesson 12 My Place Continued a) Professionalism, Continuing Education, Upgrading Skills b) SCSC Conclusion Final Report

Handouts Literature Excerpts Lessons 1-12

3,4 2 1 1,2,3,4

In-Class: Lecturette, Experiential Activity, Summary Application: Submit Group Project. Application: Submit Final Report

Group Project Due Final report Due

20% 30%

Course outlines are planning guidelines; actual delivery of content may vary with circumstances. Students will be notified in writing of changes that involve the addition or deletion of content, learning outcomes or evaluation, prior to changes being implemented. Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline.

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Evaluation Criteria:
(A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found in your Student Handbook.)

WebCT Lesson Quizzes Reflective Journal Part 1 Reflective Journal Part 2 Group Project Final Report

30% 10% 10% 20% 30%

Total

100%

Notes:
1. The Reflective Journal, Group Project and Final Report will be due as assigned. Late assignments will be assessed a 5% penalty per day (including weekends) and you must inform the professor of the late status via email, in-person or letter. 2. Online quizzes will be available for a specified time frame only. Non-completion in this time-frame will result in a grade of zero. 3. It is the students responsibility to keep a copy of each assignment that is submitted.

Required Text(s) and Supplies:

Title: Shop Class as Soul Craft Author: Matthew B. Crawford Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 978-0-14-311746-9 paperback

Recommended Resources:
(purchase optional) N/A

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Policies and Expectations for the Learning Environment:

General Policies and Expectations:
General College policies related to Acceptable Computer Use Academic Policies Academic Honesty Student Code of Conduct Students Rights and Responsibilities can be found on-line at http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/main/about/polici es/academicpolicy.php General Program policies related to attendance absence related to tests or assignment due dates excused absences writing tests and assignments classroom management can be found in the Program Guide. These are distributed to each student during the first week of class.

Course Specific Policies and Expectations:

Discussion, participation and a group project form a large component of the learning in this course; full attendance is expected and necessary for success. Absence from class should be communicated to the professor ASAP via voicemail, WebCT mail or MyCampus mail. Lateness to class is very disruptive and especially so in this course. Discussion groups may have already formed and/or assignments may have begun. Late students may not be admitted until after the first break. Discussion of the topic in class is welcome; however, talking to peers off-topic or using electronic devices during class is not. Respect the learning environment of your fellow students while you are at the college. You may be asked to leave if you do not follow these expectations. Students should attend class fully prepared having completed all assigned homework and readings as well as bringing required texts and supplies.

Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Yes No (Candidate eligibility is outlined in the
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/assets/Section~specific/Continuing~Education/documents/plar.pdf)

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General Course Outline Notes:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Students should use the course outline as a learning tool to guide their achievement of the learning outcomes for this course. Specific questions should be directed to their individual professor. The college considers the electronic format (i.e. MyCampus or WebCT) as the primary channel of communication. Students should check the sources regularly for current course information. Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline. Course outlines should be retained for future needs (i.e. university credits, transfer of credits etc.) A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/main/about/policies/academicpolicies/student_rights.php#3 Students who may require academic supports due to any type of disability, should contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities in SW116 (Gordon Willey Building) or call 905-721-3123.

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