The UMass Lowell Honors College Symposium is a non-credit, non-graded, optional way for Honors College students to satisfy H4, H5 or H6 honors course requirements. The symposium consists of three units throughout the semester, one per month. Each unit requires approximately 25 hours of engagement. You can start today if you wish. The Honors College Symposium is classified as an Honors Interactive Experience and, as such, includes a reading, writing, and speaking component.
Principal Features:
*see below for more details
Questions or to sign up contact: Erin_Maitland@uml.edu
Each student must:
(1) Sign up for the Symposium by completing and submitting the Honors Interactive Experience Application * Only fill out the first page and list Erin Maitland as the Mentor.
(2) Read articles from all 3 speakers (See article links below). We want the speaker sessions to be a discussion, so having this background knowledge will help you be able to participate in the discussion and gain a better understanding of the topic.
(3) Attend, be on time, be fully prepared, and be fully engaged in all three symposium discussion sessions.
(4) Write and record a final Radio Commentary. Please create an MP3 file, Title your commentary (a title that gets at what your main argument is), and send it to Erin_Maitland@uml.edu. The Radio Commentary assignment is due no later than May 8th.
The Radio Commentary is an opportunity for you to share what you thought and make an argument about one (or more) of the topics discussed during the Symposium. Take a look at these Radio Commentary Guidelines. Based on everything you have read and heard, what is your most important takeaway? You heard the speakers make their arguments, now it is your turn to make yours. Think about how you might persuade others--make your case. This is your time to reflect on the last 3 months and talk about it.
*This is not a graded course. You will receive a Satisfactory(S) or Unsatisfactory (U) on your transcript.
Note: Failure to fulfill all above requirements in a timely manner will result in the student receiving an Unsatisfactory grade for the Symposium and thereby not receiving credit for the H4, H5, or H6 honors requirement.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Erin_Maitland@uml.edu