Course Introduction: Rites of Passage Across Cultures and Within American Subcultures

1. Introductions
• The standard drill for small classes:
• Name
• Major
• Favorite Movie
• Why That Movie?
2. Course Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary
• Balanced Theory and Practice
• Coached Exploration
• Problem-based
• Self-Reflective
3. Email List: limen-l@listserv.tamu.edu
• For questions you think others would be interested in (or you think others could help you answer)
• Guest Stars:
• Four former students: Arwen Hamm, Reshma Brahmbhatt, Erin Miller, and Jesse Walton;
• Our guest lecturer in April: Ms. Sandra Elliot
• For for discussions
• For assignments
4. Syllabus: Printed and at http://clla.tamu.edu/lbar181
5. Projects
• Reflective
• Integrate Learning and Life
• Require Rational Argument
• Collaborative
6. Contact Cards
• Name
• Preferred phone number
• E-mail address
• What you find interesting about rites of passage?
7. Questions