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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to course. Outline of semester. Short writing assignment describing expectations and past experiences. |
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“Telling Stories” by Maeve Binchey and excerpt from “Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James. Writing about love and our concepts of what it means and how it is portrayed in the two stories. |
Reading. |
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“Goodbye Marcus, Goodbye Rose” by Jean Rhys. Our experiences in life prepare us for the future. How do our lives change after a hugely impactful experience? |
Writing assignment. |
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“Happy Endings” by Margaret Atwood. Writing about theme, characters, plot and mood. Example of summary and analysis of a short story. |
Reading. |
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“Whose Life Is It Anyway?” by Brian Clark. The nature of life. What is our responsibility to ourselves? To others? |
Essay. |
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“Moral Hazard” by Kate Jennings. The aging process and inconceivable choices. Is it possible or even acceptable to choose death over life? |
Essay. |
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Midterm Essay concerning the nature of love and marriage and death and the choices involved. How do the stories exemplify the themes? |
Reading. |
8) |
Review. |
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9) |
“Crime and Punishment” by Dosteovsky. Using logic to make excuses for a criminal act. |
Essay. |
10) |
“Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro. Prejudice and characters who must act against their better nature. |
Reading. |
11) |
“The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Ursula Le Guin. Is it ever acceptable to sacrifice someone for the greater good? |
Reading. |
12) |
“The Joneses”. Capitalism and creating a desire and market. |
Background research. |
13) |
Essay on consumerism and capitalism. What goods do we consider desirable and why? |
Research. |
14) |
“First Confession” by Frank O’Connor. Comedy and plot. How does an author show theme through the use of humor? |
Reading. |
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Final. |
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16) |
Final. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
"To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices.
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To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices. |
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3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
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4) |
To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care. |
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To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
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6) |
"To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.
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7) |
"To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.
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"To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.
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"To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.
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To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
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11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
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12) |
To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession. |
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