Module 01
Overview
This week we begin the course in earnest. We begin our study of Adler's classic text and analyze our first preview essay. Remember, as you read the preview, apply the strategies that you learned in Adler. This will help you as you attempt to locate the author's answers the Basic Philosophical Religious Questions, since you will already have a solid understanding of the text.
Tasks
- Read Adler’s How to Read a Book, Chapters 1-3
- Watch Dr. Behr’s video lecture 1
- Take Quiz 1 in Blackboard
- Read Jean-Paul Sartre's short story "The Wall"
- Write Preview 1 on Sartre’s essay and upload to Turnitin in Blackboard
- Contribute to Assignment 1 in Perusall
- View instructor's module Wrap-up
Adler Readings
This week: Mortimer Adler, How to Read a Book
Chapter 1: The Activity and Art of Readingpp. 3-15
Chapter 2: The Levels of Readingpp. 16-20
Chapter 3: The First Level of Readingpp. 21-30
Lecture
Preview Reading
Assessments
Quiz 1 (Blackboard)
Preview 1 (Turnitin)