Geekology 101: Exploring Geek Culture Interim 2014

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1 Geekology 101: Exploring Geek Culture Interim 2014 Dr. Tracie Ivy 203K Milliken telephone ext: 5020 Prof. Steve Zides 124A Milliken telephone ext: 4613 Most of us have to suppress the geekier aspects of our personalities to fit in with the mainstream. But what if there was a magical geek sanctuary where you could let loose and celebrate all the cool geekisms that make you unique? This interim projects aims to be that place. This project will engage students in a plethora of geeky readings, films, discussions, games, and activities. If your dice have more than six sides; if you find yourself searching online for a Sonic Screwdriver; if you wish you could hang with the guys from The Big Bang Theory; if your car displays a bumper sticker that reads "My Other Car is a Firebolt" (or a Broom), then this might be the interim project for you. Webpage: Readings: Before our first class, read: Magic the Gathering Rule book

2 Project Policies Attendance Attendance is mandatory. Students with 2 or more unexcused absences will receive a grade of Unsatisfactory. Excused absences will be given when proper documentation is provided (e.g. doctor s note, etc.). Participation Your participation is key to making this interim work! Students who do not come to class prepared and/or do not participate in class activities and discussions will receive a grade of Unsatisfactory. Assessment The following will be required to receive a grade of Satisfactory: Journal entries Geekout presentation satisfactorily completed 70% or above on reading quizzes Reach Level 7 (see leveling system on p. 3) To receive Honors: Complete all of the above Reach level 9 90% or above on reading quizzes Professionalism Policy Please arrive on time for all class meetings. Students who habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., and have been warned will receive a grade of Unsatisfactory in the course. Mobile phones, tablets, ipods, etc. must be silenced and put away during all classroom activities. Those not heeding this rule will be asked to leave the classroom immediately so as to not disrupt the learning environment. This will count as an unexcused absence. Academic Conduct Policy As they are completely antithetical to the ethics and goals of higher education, cheating, plagiarism, or fabrication will be addressed to the fullest extent allowed by the guidelines set forth by the College (See Student Handbook). If you wouldn t tell us that you did it, you probably shouldn t be doing it. When in doubt, please ask. Disability Access Wofford College seeks to provide students with reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to the programs and activities of the College. Students in need of accommodations should seek guidance at Health Services (Hugh R. Black Building; (864)

3 Project Outline Week 1 Introduction and Geek Games Week 2 Science Fiction Week 3 Fantasy Week 4 Comics/Manga Leveling System XP Level How to earn XP 10 quizzes at 10 XP each 100 XP 19 days participation max of 5 pts/day 95 XP Geekout presentation 25 XP Notes: XP can be subtracted with a demonstrated lack of engagement (e.g. head down in class, use of phone and/or non-course related computing)

4 6 Game Week 7 Game Week 8 Game Week 9 Game Week 10 Game Week Intro. to Geek Culture Magic the Gathering Magic the Gathering Student Run Geek-Out Movie Feature and the Big Bang Theory (Training and Practice) (Practice and Tournament) ("Sharing Your Passions") Jumanji 13 Sci Fi Week 14 Sci Fi Week 15 Sci Fi Week 16 Sci Fi Week 17 Sci Fi Week Time Travel, Student Run Geek-Out Machine Intelligence, Student Run Geek-Out Movie Feature Parallel Universes ("Sharing Your Passions") The Future of Humanity ("Sharing Your Passions") and Star Trek: TOS & Action Figure Fieldtrip and Star Trek Spinoffs Star Wars: Ep IV ("Let's buy some toys") 20 Fantasy Week 21 Fantasy Week 22 Fantasy Week 23 Fantasy Week 24 Fantasy Week The Hobbit (part I) The Hobbit (part II) The Hobbit (part III) Student Run Geek-Out Movie Feature (reading and discussion) (reading and discussion) (reading and discussion) ("Sharing Your Passions") Princess Bride Hobbit Fieldtrip 27 Comics/Manga Week 28 Comics/Manga Week 29 Comics/Manga Week 30 Comics/Manga Week The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Student Run Geek-Out ("Sharing Your Passions") Rurouni Kenshin (reading and discussion) Something Cool (reading and discussion) Comic Store Fieldtrip (" because I'm Batman")

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