Seniors try independent study
It is the average student's dream...no exams, no classes and no assigned homework.
The 13 KU seniors enrolled in the independent study program, however, are far more than average and the research required of them is as difficult, if not more demanding than studying for regular courses.
The program, initiated last fall, enables seniors on the dean's honor roll who have met all major and elective requirements for graduation to receive credit for independent course study.
THROUGH consultation with a professor of their own choosing, a schedule of study is set up and a method of grading determined. Jim Brink, Wichita studying French Revolutionary history illustrates this point.
"I met with my advisor, Professor Saricks, Wednesday and discussed several possible topics for study. We probably won't get together again for five weeks or so."
But during this period, Brink won't have an abundance of spare time. He has already chosen several books in his major from KU's library, one of the nation's two best in French Revolutionary history. He spends from 10-11 hours daily reading, researching,
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analyzing and fitting the material into a mold which will eventually fulfill his required 16 hours.
IT MAY BE A series of papers due throughout the semester or one large work at the end of the term. Each professor sets up his own method of grading.
Dwight Boyd. Moran philosophy major, says he has wondered if loss of contact with other students is disadvantageous." "But on the other hand," he said there's not the feeling of accomplishment as in this program."
"One prof I had last fall," Whitehead said, "had me write several papers throughout the period while the other thought it best I do one large project near the semester's end."
This feeling of personal accomplishment and responsibility was the prominent one expressed by the participants questioned. Whitehead said the program's purposes are twofold: significant experience of individual reading and studying and beginning thesis work.
IN ADDITION, Brink said some of the positive aspects realized are absence of deadlines and forceful study sessions.
"Rather, study is something each person enjoys and it is in a topic he is avidly interested in," he said.
In each area of study, the student must seek out a professor in his school to advise him in either a four or eight hour course to combine for 16 hours. Here again, the program contrasts with the normal system as the student chooses the teacher to help him.
In all cases thus far, the request
has been accepted by the prof. who gives students personal attention in addition to his required teaching duties.
Daily Kansan Friday, February 10, 1967
In addition to the three mentioned the following currently participate in the program: Richard Pine, Lawrence (history); Richard Harp, Overland Park (English); Gary Gregg, Coldwater (history); Will Price,
Wichita (English); Mike Grady, Leawood (international relations); Larry Kincaid, Mission (sociology and social work); Ken Nicolay, Mission (international relations and history); Kathleen Thompson, Iola (English); Jimnie Doll, Carl Junction, Mo. (chemistry); and Larry Salmon, Winfield (19th century cultural history).
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