Kate Mondloch
Professor of Contemporary Art and Theory
Clark Honors College & College of Design
"I plan to engage students in 'big picture' discussions about generative AI—how will it impact their future careers, what are the pros and cons if one doesn’t learn to write independently, what stressors might contribute to the desire to use AI in inappropriate ways, etc.
"I’m also experimenting with a 'turning point' writing assignment that encourages meta-cognition, rewards paying attention to class discussions, and reflecting on one’s personal experience, in addition to analyzing scholarly works."
Teaching Idea
Students in my HC 101 “The Art and Science of Human Flourishing” course are asked to write a “turning point” essay at the end of each 2-week content module that is highly contextualized to the class discussion, process-oriented, and in students' voices and reflective of their development.
Essay Prompt
What was a turning point moment in your understanding of flourishing in this module? (It might have been an assignment, a class discussion, an experience with our mindfulness practices, a visit to office hours, an experience in your personal life, etc.) How did it shift your understanding of this material and why?
Your essay should interweave your understanding of the intellectual theories about flourishing, our class sessions, and your experiences in everyday life. It is not necessary to cover all the module content; the specific content you use will depend upon your chosen topic(s).
Assignment Details
- 700-1000 words.
- Well-structured and clearly written with a clear introduction, body, conclusion, and a descriptive title.
- At least three specific references to the various theories and vocabulary from the readings, podcasts, and videos covered in the module.
- At least one specific reference to a class discussion from this module.
- At least one specific reference to your personal experience (from any time).
Formal citations are not required if you cite something we covered in class or in our readings/podcasts/videos, but please refer to the material by author name(s)/date/page number in-text [e.g., (Martinez, 2011, p.94).]
Write the paper in a standard word processing format (.doc, .docx, .pages, or .docs) or save as a pdf and upload it here. Consult the grading rubric for more details about how the essay will be graded.