A.
Introduction to the Philosophy Tutorial Program
In cooperation with the Academic Turoring Center located in the Academic Success Center (room D204) the Philosophy Department tries to provide tutorial
assistance for students in Symbolic Logic (i.e., PHIL& 120, formerly PHIL& 106, Introduction to Logic), and to a limited extent, for students in Critical Thinking (i.e., PHIL& 115). Tutors are avaialable when students have successfully completed a logic class and wish to assist others. The tutor can also help in writing philosophy papers for other philosophy classes. The tutoring schedule will also be available from your philosophy
instructors, who can also provide more information on tutoring for your
course. The
tutorials are group tutorials. Topics are divided among the Logic class
sections by demand. This means that any tutorial session may deal with a
variety of topics depending on course content in individual sections.
Students may seek help in doing problem sets, test preparation, general
concepts, etc. These tutorial sessions are available free to any Logic or
philosophy student. In addition to the free sessions listed in Section B
below, those students who are receiving a grade of C-, D, or F may sign up
in D204 for two hours of college-paid tutoring per week. Individual
tutoring must be arranged in advance with the tutor and is subject to the
tutor's availability. There is a Tutor Request Form that must be filled
out by the student and signed by the instructor before students are able
to make use of this tutorial opportunity. See Section D for further
information. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this
service. Students are also strongly encouraged to form study groups. For more information on BC's Tutoring Program, see www.bellevuecollege.edu/tutoring/.
B. Spring 2013 Tutorial Schedule
open to all PHIL& 120 (Symbolic Logic) or PHIL& 115 (Critical Thinking) Students
| Days |
Times - PHIL& 120 Tutor |
Room |
| Mon |
12:30-1:30 PM - George Leickly |
D204 |
| Wed |
12:30-1:30 PM - George Leickly |
D204 |
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C. Information About Group Tutorials
Attendance of groups is extremely useful; it will give you the
opportunity to meet and work with other logic students as well as receive
individual attention and guidance from the tutor. Discussions generally
include application of theories presented in lecture, tips on test taking
and studying, as well as specific questions on homework. These meetings
are free and open to students of all grade standings. Because logic
classes move quickly and cover a good deal of material, you are strongly
encouraged to come to several study groups. These sessions will make the
most efficient use of your study time, with the emphasis placed on
quality, not quantity, of study. Meeting times will be posted in your
classroom. If the times set for groups conflict with your work or class
schedule, please let the tutor know. The tutor may drop in on the
class throughout the quarter, so he or she will be easy to contact. Also,
information on tutorials will be posted on the bulletin board.
D. Information About Individual Tutoring
Students with a grade of C- or below are eligible for two hours
a week of one-on-one help through BC's Academic Success Center. This is a free
service, requiring only that you fill out the necessary paperwork and hand
it in BEFORE scheduling appointments with the tutor. Tutor Request forms
can be found in D204; they MUST be signed by your instructor to ensure
eligibility. To make sure you get a good time slot, talk to the tutor as
early in the quarter as possible. Unfortunately, there is only one tutor;
so if you wait too long the tutor may only have availability to work with
you once a week. Students may also make private arrangements with the
tutor for a fee to be agreed upon by the tutor and the student. Private
sessions are done outside of scheduled group tutorials. See the tutor to
determine if he is able and willing to provide private tutorials.
E. Helpful Hints
Do your
homework or practice problems from the book BEFORE you meet with the
tutor. At least attempt a variety of problems so that there will be
something to discuss. Keep up on your readings and homework throughout the
quarter. It's very easy to slip behind and find yourself scrambling and
annoyed with trying to catch up. Take good notes in class. Highlight
anything that is confusing, so it's easy to ask about it later. Questions
that begin, "Um, I think we maybe talked about that Friday," can be
counter-productive. Don't miss class and then presume the tutor can
re-create lectures.
F. Writing
Philosophy Papers
Students are strongly encouraged to make
use of the help provided by the Writing Lab in D222. This is both a
drop-in and appointment service. Students can get help, in a general way,
in the technical aspects of writing papers. For more specific help in the
three to five page format commonly required for papers in philosophy
courses, students may utilize the services of the tutor. It is necessary
for you to have, at the very least, a rough draft of your paper done
before you meet with the tutor. DO NOT EXPECT the tutor to write your
paper for you.
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