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Can a Sitcom Teach Philosophy? Meet a Scholar Advising 'The Good Place'

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But could a show like the Good Place actually belong on a college syllabus? We watch the episode and talk through it and do activities linked to it to help them think through what exactly are ethics and why is that relevant to them. It's 20 minutes, so it fits really well into a 75-minute class.

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Making Memories on the First Day of Class

Faculty Focus

The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. It was fulfilling to read about how they connected to the content we learned together, the activities we engaged in, and the missions and assignments they completed.

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Making Memories on the First Day of Class

Faculty Focus

The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. It was fulfilling to read about how they connected to the content we learned together, the activities we engaged in, and the missions and assignments they completed.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses 

Faculty Focus

Practical ways to provide content disclosures When there is content in your course that may be potentially distressing, this should be clear to your students in the course syllabus. Consider including a specific “topic list” in your syllabus so that students know what to expect. Do not use content disclosures in a tokenistic way.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses 

Faculty Focus

Practical ways to provide content disclosures When there is content in your course that may be potentially distressing, this should be clear to your students in the course syllabus. Consider including a specific “topic list” in your syllabus so that students know what to expect. Do not use content disclosures in a tokenistic way.

Syllabus 111