CURRENT PROBLEMS IN HUMAN RELATIONS
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN HUMAN RELATIONS
___________________________________________________ HR 5012 - SEC 305 CURRENT PROBLEMS IN HUMAN RELATIONS THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - CCE - ADVANCED PROGRAMS OFFERED May 6 - 11, 1997 LOCATION Kunsan Air Base, Korea CLASS TIME Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 17:30 - 21:30 Saturday & Sunday 8:30 - 16:30 FIELD COORD. Deanna Tompkins INSTRUCTOR Prof. Dr. Hermann Gruenwald, AIA, IFMA Dipl. Ing. (Architectural Engineering Degree - Germany) M.Architecture (NASA - Experimental Architecture, Houston) MBA (Management - Organizational Behavior, SMU) M.Ed. (Adult and Higher Education - OU) Ph.D. (Continuing Professional Education - OU) Associate Visiting Professor Architecture Associate Visiting Professor Civil Engineering Director Research College of Architecture Director Development College of Architecture Former Vice President Tri-Steel Structures, Inc. Marketing - Director Hawk Advertisement Agency Research Interests: Adult and Continuing Education Distance and Multi-Media Education PHONE/FAX (405) 325-0142 (405) 325-7558 Fax OFFICE Gould Hall 214 A - 830 Van Vleet Oval - Norman, OK 73019-0265 OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:20 - 11:20 or by appointment before and after site visit CONFERENCES Dr. Gruenwald will available for student conferences prior to and after class meetings and will make other arrangements as requested. E-MAIL ADDRESS HGRUENWALD@ou.edu WWW-PAGE http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald COURSE PAGE http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald/teach/5012 PREREQUISITE None COURSE American society is undergoing rapid and turbulent change. Out of change DESCRIPTION comes stressful conditions that set the stage for problems in human relations. The purpose of this course is to expose us to some of these problems and their possible solutions. The areas we will concentrate on are social inequality (class and race), individual and interpersonal stress ( the individual and the family, intra-family violence, and life cycle problems), and international problems (cross-cultural and multi-national). Various change strategies will be examined with a view of possible solutions. LEARNING 1. Identification of conditions that contribute to societal problems ACTIVITIES 2. Analysis of specific problem areas a. social inequality b. individual and interpersonal stress c. conflicts centering on workplace issues 3. Problem solving strategies TEXT [1485] Finsterbusch, Kurt & George McKenna. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Social Issues, 8th ed. Dushkin Publishing, 1994. ISBN # 1561342955. $14.00 [2281] Henderson, George & Thompson Olasiji. Migrants, Immigrants, and Slaves: Racial and Ethnic Groups in America. University Press of America, 1994. ISBN # 0819197386. $ 21.00 [1110] Tannen, Deborah. You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Converstion. Ballantine, 1990. ISBN # 0345372050. $ 12.00 BOOK COSTS $ 47.00 REFERENCES [2735] Lappe, F.M. and P.M. DuBois. The Quickening of America. Jossey- Bass, Inc. 1994. ISBN # 1555426050 $18.00 recommended reference but students are not required to purchase it. LECTURE NOTES The lecture notes will include all the overheads used in class, along with copies of current journal articles and handout material. The notes will be available before class to reduce the note taking during class. Additional material may be handed out during class or will be on reserve after class. ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due at the beginning of class. No late assignments will be accepted and will not qualify for resubmittal. Assignments can be resubmitted once to achieve a higher grade. All assignments will be collected and graded. A 1 System Approaches due T 05.06.1997 A 2 Gender due W 05.07.1997 A 3 Race due Th 05.08.1997 A 4 Men & Women due F 05.09.1997 A 5 Family due SA 05.10.1997 Assignments are to be double spaced 12 point text size type written. Feel free to include graphics or to refer to www. sites. This is an individual assignment not a group project. TERM PAPER Read all texts before the first class. Each student will select one of the problem areas dealt with in the texts as a basis for a term paper. The paper, which is due the first day of class, should deal with the way in which that problem area is manifested within the student's environment and the response to it, if any, in terms of programs, procedures and practices. The paper should attempt an assessment of that response (or lack of same) against criteria suggested by the texts or other sources. The paper should recommend and defend an approach for change to deal more adequately with the problem under consideration. The paper should be 7-10 pages in length and include a minimum of one (1) reference per page; one of the texts must be used as one of the references. It is expected that the paper will be of a quality reflecting serious and mature graduate study. This is an individual assignment not a group project. Due Date Tuesday May 6, 1997 SLIDE JOURNAL Submit a minimum of 30 slides (in 8 1/2" x 11" transparent slide pockets 20 per sheet) or a video tape or a powerpoint presentation or a www homepage which summarizes all or particular aspects of the course. The slides may include: issues, problems, symbols, people, title slides, summary slides, group project, self-portrait of the student, etc., You may take the pictures on site or out of published documents. Number and name the slides and place them in sequence to best tell your story. A picture is worth a thousand words, and the slides should be self explanatory, however you are allowed to submit the slides in a binder with an contents sheet, which identifies the slide and gives a one sentence to one paragraph explanation: 1. Andreas Baader Founder of the "Baader-Meinhof Gang" Red Army Fraction U.S. Air Force Headquarters Ramstein Bombing (August 31, 1981). The slide journal is due three (3) weeks after class on 06.02.97, however for those who have time on hand now and would like to get a head start, you could start taking pictures now and submit them any time before or during class. You also have the opportunity to submit additional slides till the deadline on June 2, 1997. This is an individual assignment not a group project. Due Date Monday June 2, 1997 GROUP PROJECT Students will be assigned to a team to present analyses of the assigned SIMULATION: readings. The group will select a specific lecture topic (see time table) and act as expert resource. The group will present its findings and results in class during the assigned class session. You will be asked to form groups of four (4) by the end of the evening Tuesday May 19, 1997. By this time I should have received in writing the names of the group members. Students who have not selected a group by this time will be assigned to groups. Group Assignment due during assigned lecture REVIEW May 11, 1997 Sunday Morning Part of the last class is blocked out for review time, the instructor will be available during class time to review the material of the entire course. EXAMINATION Examination will occur as scheduled (occasional rescheduling possible) All work has to be shown on the exam paper (formulas, steps, units, etc.) You will 120 minutes for the exam. Final Exam May 11, 1997 (Sunday) 14:30 to 16:30 The Final Exam is a comprehensive exam and will cover class lectures, required readings, group presentations of the entire course. It will include, multiple choice, short answers, problem solving and essay questions. No make-up exams. Students are allowed to bring to the exams one 8 1/2" x11" sheet of paper with notes, on front and back of the paper. This sheet has to be turned in with the exam (include name), however the sheet will not be graded. Students requiring special accommodations may select an alternate take home (out-of-class) examination. This alternate examination is due three weeks after the last class session. June 2, 1997 ATTENDANCE Attendance is highly valued and encouraged. Students are expected to punctually attend class and be actively involved in the course. Students will earn 2 point for each class period entirely attended. Students will earn 1 point for each class period partially attended. Students will earn 8 points for class participation Attendance points are extra credit points and can not be made up. EVALUATION: Assignment 1 50 points Assignment 2 50 points Assignment 3 50 points Assignment 4 50 points Assignment 5 50 points Group Project 200 points Slide Journal 150 points Final Exam 400 points TOTAL 1,000 points Attendance 50 points GRADING: A grade of ZERO (0) is given for exam absences (no make-up exams). A grade of ZERO (0) is given for work not in on due date (no late work). SCALE (Percent) A = 100 - 90 Exceptional grasp and insight B = 89 - 80 Substantial grasp, significant insight C = 79 - 70 Essential grasp, partial insight D = 69 - 60 Minimal grasp, weak insight F = 59 - 0 Inadequate grasp or insight I = Incomplete will be given only for extraordinary reasons W = Withdrawal only as per timetable ACADEMIC All work must be your own, alleged misconduct (see Student Code) MISCONDUCT: will be prosecuted. ABSENCE: Absentee must obtain content and assignments from other students. Excessive absence may reduce grade. For additional clarification contact instructor. TIMETABLE 1 T 05.06.97 Introduction to the Course Perspectives on Problems - a systems approach to understanding social problems - the role of values - rebuilding our nation Term Paper due Groups Assigned Assignment 1 due 2 W 05.07.97 Social Inequality - class - gender Assignment 2 due 3 TH 05.08.97 Social Inequality - race Assignment 3 due 4 F 05.09.97 Individual and Interpersonal Strains and Stress - men and women in relationships Assignment 4 due 5 SA 05.10.97 Individual and Interpersonal Strains and Stress - the family - family violence Assignment 5 due 6 SU 05.11.97 Life Cycle Group Presentations in class Review Comprehensive Final Exam 14:30-16:30 MO 06.16.97 Slide Journal due Alternative Out-of-Class Exam due Companion Directed Reading due SCHEDULE: Instructor reserves the right to change dates and content and to reschedule exams. DISABILITY: Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities. The College of Continuing Education (Advanced Programs) is committed to making its activities as accessible as possible. The College and the University provide a range of special services for those with disability. If you anticipate a need for some of these services, please contact your O.U. Field Coordinator. REQUIREMENTS After reading Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Social Issues FOR HR5011-605 select any ten (10) of the twenty issues that are addressed. Critique (briefly) COMPANION the arguments made by the authors and then state your own position. DIRECTED This typewritten paper can be completed after the course is over and send READING to Dr. Hermann Gruenwald - College of Architecture-University of Oklahoma 830 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019 USA This assignment is due three weeks after the last class session. Directed Reading Due Date Monday June 16, 1997 [1485] Finsterbusch, Kurt & George McKenna. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Social Issues, 8th ed. Dushkin Publishing, 1994. ISBN # 1561342955. $14.00 SPECIAL Students should retain a copy of any assignments that are mailed to the NOTICE: instructor for the course. Due to Contractual, TA, VA requirements, all grades associated with this course, including the Companion Directed Reading, must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days from the last day of class. The instructor has the option to require completion prior to the thirty day deadline if he/she desires. Courses, dates, and instructors are subject to change. Please check with your O.U. Field Coordinator. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR CLASS. Students who arrive late for class violate the University of Oklahoma policy on the total number of teacher-students contact hours required for award of graduate credit in the intensified teaching format. Additionally, such students jeopardize their chance for a higher grade by missing lecture material and decreasing their part in class participation. NOTE: Advanced Programs policy is to order books in paperback if available.
