
Honors College First Year Seminar
First year Seminar is a requirement for graduation for all first-time college students at NJIT.
First year Seminar is a requirement for graduation for all first-time college students at NJIT.
Dorman Honors College First year Seminar
The Dorman Honors College has a specifically designed seminar for all Honors first year. As a result of the Honors first year seminar course, students will develop an academic portfolio which will include such items as personal reflections of the first college semester, development of an honors education plan (HEP) and begin the creation of two resumes. During the course, students will discuss the responsibilities of being a successful college student, the academic honor code and ethics, be introduced to college research, and the support network within the university. Leadership skills and the group presentations will be emphasized. The course will be facilitated by an instructor and teaching assistant who is an upper class Honors College student.
HONORS FIRST YEAR SEMINAR SYLLABUS
Syllabus subject to change
SESSION #1
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INTRODUCTION: The goal of First Year Seminar is to help students be successful in academic courses and connect with university resources/opportunities
SOME ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION #2: 1. Write First Reflection paper for portfolio 2. Read "The Fruitful City: The Enduring Power of the Urban Food Forest" by Helena Moncrieff. 3. Read NJIT University Policy on Academic Integrity https://www.njit.edu/policies/sites/policies/files/academic-integrity-co... 4. Attend Freshman Convocation, Wednesday, September 29th in the WEC |
SESSION #2
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LEARNING TO BE A RESPONSIBLE STUDENT: Identifying your study skills
https://www.plagiarism.org/article/preventing-plagiarism-when-writing https://style.mla.org/plagiarism-and-academic-dishonesty/
ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION #3: 1. Read “Group Presentations” & “Team work” (web links) 2. Read through the Honors colloquia selections as: honors.njit.edu/news/colloquium/
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SESSION #3
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LEADERSHIP and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Being an Honors Scholar at NJIT
ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION #4: 1. Write draft of current resume 2. Attend Career Fair, Wednesday, October 2nd (12 pm – 5 pm)
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SESSION #4
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ACADEMIES and CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Choice of major and future career goals
ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION #5:
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SESSION #5
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MANAGING YOUR EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION #6:
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SESSION #6
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BEING AN HONORS SCHOLAR: Milestone opportunities RESEARCH & Study Abroad, Internships/Co-ops
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SESSION #7
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SPRING REGISTRATION ISSUES & Academic Issues ASSIGNMENT FOR SESSION #9:
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SESSION #8
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BEING AN HONORS SCHOLAR: STUDY ABROAD AND PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIPS ASSIGNMENT FOR SESSION #9:
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SESSION #9
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THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY AROUND YOU: Diversity
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THE ART OF EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION: Toastmaster Interactive Presentation Write final reflection paper – what have you learned about yourself as a college student since you began at NJIT and what are your plans on how to approach finals.
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SESSION #11
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GROUP PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT FOR SESSION #12:
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SESSION #12
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GROUP PRESENTATIONS (continued) Course conclusion & moving on to second semester freshman year
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