Incorporating One Book, One Campus Into Your Classroom Julie Elliott UCET TEACH Presentation IU South Bend November 4 & 5, 2009

What We’ll Talk About History/background of One Book, One Campus (oboc) at IU South Bend History/background of One Book, One Campus (oboc) at IU South Bend Ways the book has been incorporated into classes in the past Ways the book has been incorporated into classes in the past Ideas for incorporating this year’s book/theme into your courses—and feedback on how perhaps you’ve already done so Ideas for incorporating this year’s book/theme into your courses—and feedback on how perhaps you’ve already done so What is next for oboc? What are your suggestions? What can we do with the resources we have? What is next for oboc? What are your suggestions? What can we do with the resources we have?

History of One Book, One Campus at IU South Bend All former oboc web sites are here: All former oboc web sites are here: Began planning in Spring of 2004 for the school year Began planning in Spring of 2004 for the school year First book—War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges (campus theme Media & Democracy) First book—War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges (campus theme Media & Democracy) First year—the committee just chose the book, after deciding on some criteria (since then it has been by campus vote) First year—the committee just chose the book, after deciding on some criteria (since then it has been by campus vote)

Criteria for OBOC Selections In print In print Reasonably priced (paperback is good) Reasonably priced (paperback is good) Be no longer than approximately 350 pages Be no longer than approximately 350 pages Can challenge and inspire Can challenge and inspire Have wide crossover appeal Have wide crossover appeal Potential to be taught in a variety of classes Potential to be taught in a variety of classes

OBOC Through the Years: books & Examples of Events in Brief : War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges. Events included: : War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges. Events included: Several table talks Several table talks UCET Teaching Circle Discussions UCET Teaching Circle Discussions Student-led book discussions both on and off campus (Borders, Barnes and Noble) Student-led book discussions both on and off campus (Borders, Barnes and Noble) SB Tribune Reporter Fred Dodd came to speak SB Tribune Reporter Fred Dodd came to speak Author Visit Author Visit

OBOC Through the Years: books & Examples of Events in Brief (cont.) One Book, One Campus : Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Philip K. Dick One Book, One Campus : Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Philip K. Dick Presentation by Philip K. Dick scholar N. Katherine Hayles Presentation by Philip K. Dick scholar N. Katherine Hayles Book discussions at Barnes and Noble and on campus Book discussions at Barnes and Noble and on campus

OBOC Through the Years: books & Examples of Events in Brief (cont.) One Book, One Campus The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, by Anne Fadiman One Book, One Campus The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, by Anne Fadiman John Duffy, professor at ND, presentation on Hmong in the United States John Duffy, professor at ND, presentation on Hmong in the United States Student-led book discussion at Barnes and Noble Student-led book discussion at Barnes and Noble Presentation by doctors featured in book (my favorite oboc event ever…) Presentation by doctors featured in book (my favorite oboc event ever…)

OBOC Through the Years: books & Examples of Events in Brief (cont.) One Book, One Campus An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen Theatre Department staged Paragon Springs an adaptation of the play. Faculty-led oboc discussion before opening night performance One Book, One Campus The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Library speaker series event w/Joel Garreau, author of Radical Evolution

Ways the Book has been Incorporated into Classes : Dr. Tetzlaff’s H217 students wrote “conflict reports” which were posted on oboc site : Dr. Tetzlaff’s H217 students wrote “conflict reports” which were posted on oboc siteconflict reportsconflict reports Dr. Nilsen created a course on the Mutable Body which includes a section on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Dr. Nilsen created a course on the Mutable Body which includes a section on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?course Dr. Michael Scheessele's D503 course, "Tracking the elusive mind: an introduction to Cognitive Science" posted entries on the oboc blog Dr. Michael Scheessele's D503 course, "Tracking the elusive mind: an introduction to Cognitive Science" posted entries on the oboc blog A gen ed course (T190) team taught by Tetzlaff and Cheney incorporated Fadiman’s book. Part of doctors’ visit was to speak to their class A gen ed course (T190) team taught by Tetzlaff and Cheney incorporated Fadiman’s book. Part of doctors’ visit was to speak to their class

Ways the Book has been Incorporated into Classes (cont) Unlike many oboc programs, the book is not required reading for Freshman, or other courses. Unlike many oboc programs, the book is not required reading for Freshman, or other courses. So, unless someone tells me, I do not have information on who is teaching the book. So, unless someone tells me, I do not have information on who is teaching the book. In 2007, I asked for feedback on who had taught at least one of the oboc titles in their class and how it had gone. In 2007, I asked for feedback on who had taught at least one of the oboc titles in their class and how it had gone.

Ways the Book has been Incorporated into Classes (cont) What I learned from the 2007 request: What I learned from the 2007 request: Books were taught in a variety of classes: English, history, business, sociology, etc. Books were taught in a variety of classes: English, history, business, sociology, etc. Some professors did not teach the book, but did offer extra credit for attending One Book, One Campus or Campus Theme Events Some professors did not teach the book, but did offer extra credit for attending One Book, One Campus or Campus Theme Events One thing available every year for people to use is the student-created readers guides One thing available every year for people to use is the student-created readers guides

How Can This Year’s Book Be Incorporated into your class? 10-minute presentation about oboc/campus theme to your class (can be customized to meet your class’ needs): 10-minute presentation about oboc/campus theme to your class (can be customized to meet your class’ needs): TV Film version of book available for checkout (copyright issues currently preventing public showing) TV Film version of book available for checkout (copyright issues currently preventing public showing) 1999 NPR “This American Life” piece where Pharoah takes reporter on tour of Henry Horner Homes (link to their page, piece is about 47 minutes into podcast) 1999 NPR “This American Life” piece where Pharoah takes reporter on tour of Henry Horner Homes (link to their page, piece is about 47 minutes into podcast)link to their pagelink to their page Link to ADP interview with Alex Kotlowitz (about 21 minutes long) Link to ADP interview with Alex Kotlowitz (about 21 minutes long) Link Coming soon—dvd recording and podcast of Kotlowitz event from 11/2 Coming soon—dvd recording and podcast of Kotlowitz event from 11/2

Ways to Incorporate One Book, One Campus into Your Class (cont.) How do you use the book? How do you use the book? What things could be done to help you use the chosen book more in future? What things could be done to help you use the chosen book more in future? What are your suggestions? What are your suggestions? Want to help with oboc? Contact me at ! Want to help with oboc? Contact me at !