New Graduate Student Seminar for International Students (SAHS-GE 2003) Syllabus
Fall 2019
Section:
05
Day/Time:
Wednesday, 9:30-10:45 am
Location:
Tisch Hall (TISC), Room LC9 40 West 4th Street (basement of Stern School of Business, Undergraduate College)
Instructor:
Daisy Dai Nate Tovar
Phone/E-mail:
yd1275@nyu.edu nathan.tovar@nyu.edu
Office Address/Hours:
Email to schedule an appointment.
Course Description The New Graduate Student Seminar for International Students (SAHS-GE.2003) is a required, non-credit seminar that meets once a week for ten weeks, and follows a syllabus with the following goals: To explore the facilities, services, and resources at New York University and in NYU Steinhardt; To introduce strategies for understanding and adapting to graduate study; To ease transition to the U.S. by providing a space to explore the U.S. higher education system and U.S. culture, values, customs, and traditions; To foster a community that shares cultures, values, customs, traditions, new experiences, and discoveries; To foster a community that discusses questions, problems, issues, and concerns.
Course Objectives
After completing the seminar, students will be able to: 1) Identify relevant academic policies, processes, and procedures related to graduate study; 2) Identify and apply strategies for academic success; 3) Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to the academic experience, goals, and campus engagement; 4) Describe and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of academic integrity and responsible citizenship within and beyond the campus community; 5) Articulate differences and similarities between previously experienced education system(s) and the U.S. higher education system. 6) Present a critical self-reflection of personal, academic, and social experiences related to the transition to New York City and NYU Steinhardt.
Course Information
1. Email Account: Email is the official form of communication at New York University. Members of the NYU community (staff, faculty, your instructors, etc.) will send messages to your NYU email address. Set up your NYU email account (at home.nyu.edu) and use it in all NYU-related correspondence. It is advised to check the email account on a daily basis. 2. Grading: Pass/Fail. Students are expected to complete assignments, attend classes, and actively participate in class discussions and activities in order to earn a passing grade.
Course Requirements 1. Required Attendance: Contact your instructor(s) in advance to make other arrangements if you are unable to attend a class. More than two absences will result in a failing grade. 2. Participation in Campus Events: During the ten weeks of seminar, attend at least two campus events and write a brief (250 words) reflection on each of those events; email your reflections to your Instructor(s). Reflections, are your personal responses to an experience, reading, and/or issue. Questions to keep in mind when writing your reflections include: What details did I notice? What emotions did I feel? How has/does this experience, affected me? Events may be hosted by your department, Steinhardt Student Affairs, or an NYU Office such as the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP), the Center for Spiritual Life, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center, the Wasserman for Career Development. 3. Academic Integrity Quiz: All new international graduate students must complete the NYU Academic Integrity Tutorial and Quiz. 4. Office of Global Services Workshops: Students must attend in person or view online workshops on work authorization and travel as related to their visa status presented by the Office of Global Services. 5. Class Presentation: Students will complete an end of session project and present to the class on their most impactful experience during their first semester at NYU Steinhardt. 6. Other Assignments: Students are responsible for all assignments as outlined by instructors. Academic accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities at 212-998-4980 for further information.
Course Schedule: WEEK ONE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Introduction to the New Student Seminar Topics: ! Meet Instructors & Classmates: Who Are We? ! Introduction to Cross-Cultural Competency: Understanding, working and interacting
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Review Syllabus: Course Objectives, Requirements, and Expectations Q&A: Questions about the fall academic semester and take the class poll.
Assignment: Homework Assignment: !
Get to know New York University: Explore NYU’s campus; Explore NYU’s 3 athletic facilities; Explore NYU’s libraries; Explore the Kimmel Center ! https://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/advertisePublications/documents/nyudownloadable-campus-map.pdf ! http://www.gonyuathletics.com/index.aspx ! http://library.nyu.edu/locations/? org_type[]=NYU&type[]=Library&type[]=Special+Collections+%26+Archives ! http://www.nyu.edu/life/campus-resources/kimmel-center.html
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In preparation for next week’s class, read the online academic integrity guide:
! Academic Integrity Guide: http://guides.nyu.edu/plagiarism !
This week’s events/announcements
Week One Checklist: ❏ I completed all required tasks outlined on the Arrival Checklist, distributed by the Office of Global Services. ❏ I activated my NYU Home Account ❏ I know how to use (or forward) NYU email ❏ I attended an OGS Mandatory Check-in (F-1 and NYU-sponsored J-1 only) ❏ If I am an F-1 or J-1 visa holder, I am enrolled in 12 units or more (required to maintain visa status.) Contact nicholas.voelker@nyu.edu, Steinhardt International Student Coordinator, with questions about part-time enrollment when enrolled in concurrent English language study during your first semester. ❏ I fulfilled the Immunization requirement ❏ I completed the sexual respect training module: https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-healthwellness/sexual-respect/prevention-and-training/sexual-misconduct-training-for-students.html
WEEK TWO: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 The Academic Environment and the Nature of the U.S. Higher Education System Topics: ! Nature of the U.S. Higher Education System ! The U.S. classroom ! Behaviors & Expectations ! How does this compare to your undergraduate institution? Review NYU’s various amenities. The unofficial guide of NYU’s campus. ! Review and Discussion of Homework Assignment: Academic Integrity ! “Steinhardt Statement on Academic Integrity” (http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/policies/ ! academic_integrity ! Academic integrity review activity: citing and quoting sources
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This week’s events and announcements
Assignment
! Complete the online Academic Integrity Quiz: http://guides.nyu.edu/c.php? g=276927&p=1846552 Week Two Checklist: ❏ I familiarized myself with: (a) the Steinhardt Graduate Bulletin (http://ow.ly/AHwk6); (b) the Steinhardt Student Guide (http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/studentguide/); and (c) my academic department’s handbook WEEK THREE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Exploring and Understanding School & Campus Resources: Center for Student Life Topics: ! Student Check-in ! Visit from Center for Student Life ! Question concerning campus resources Week Three Checklist: ❏ I attended at least one on-campus events and sent reflection to my instructor(s) ❏ I visited at least one professor’s office hours ❏ Explore the OGS web page to get familiar with the resources and services available to students. Come back next week with any questions or concerns you may have. https://www.nyu.edu/ students/student-information-and-resources/student-visa-and-immigration.html WEEK FOUR: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Navigating and Living In New York City ● ●
Topics: Navigating New York City: logistics, tips, and tricks Instructor walking tour
Week Three Checklist: ❏ I completed the Academic Integrity Tutorial and Quiz (see “WEEK TWO”)
WEEK FIVE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Campus resource visit: The Office of Global Services Topics: ! Exploring work/ employment resources for international students ! Instructor will liaison with on campus office to arrange in class with the Office of Global Services to discuss maintaining legal status as F-1/J-1 student, work authorization, and international student services at OGS. Week Five Checklist: ❏ I am familiar with the services and resources that the Office of Global Services offers
WEEK SIX: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Advisement and Registration Topics: ! ! !
Academic expectations of graduate students in the advisement process o “Guiding Principles of Academic Advising” (http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/advisement/ understanding/) Using NYU Albert, program of study, and registration Optional campus partner presentation: Office of Global Services presentation on full-time status and visa requirement, in person presentation of off-campus work authorization workshop
Week Six Checklist: ❏ I have begun preparing for my end of semester in-class presentation WEEK SEVEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Campus resource visit: TBD Based on Class Interest Topics: Instructors will liaison with on campus office to arrange in class or campus visit to a campus resource identified in the class interest poll from the first class. Possible campus visits include: Steinhardt of Student Affairs, NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, Global Spiritual Life, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, NYU LGBTQ Student Center, Bobst Library, and more. Examples listed below: ! Campus partner presentation: NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development: resources, workshops, internships, events and activities ! Campus partner presentation: NYU Bobst Library tour, presentation on graduate student services and how to connect with an area of study specific librarian. Week Seven Checklist: ❏ I scheduled an appointment with my academic advisor for advisement and class registration ❏ I attended two on-campus events and sent reflections to my Instructors WEEK EIGHT: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 TBD Based on Class Interest Topics: ! Check-in ! Agreed upon topic WEEK NINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Final Project Presentations/TBD Topics: ! Assigned students present their final class projects on impressions or most impactful experience of their first semester experiences; discussion and class feedback. WEEK TEN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Final Project Presentations & Final Meeting
Topics: ! Assigned students present their final class projects on impressions or most impactful experience of their first semester experiences; discussion and class feedback. ! Class celebration and wrap up ! Feedback ! Reminder: remember to complete your online course evaluations