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The Believing Game Or Methodological Believing, Peter Elbow

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Three arguments why we need the believing game: to help us find flaws in our thinking, to help us choose among competing claims, and to achieve goals that the doubting game neglects.

Front Matter

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

No abstract provided.

The Rhetoric Of Empathy: Ethical Foundations Of Dialogical Communication, Nathaniel Teich

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Peter Elbow's "Believing Game" can function as an ethical strategy and can be understood in terms of humanistic rhetorical traditions from Martin Buber to Carl Rogers and Michael Polanyi.

Jaepl, Vol. 14, Winter 2008-2009, Kristie S. Fleckenstein, Linda T. Calendrillo

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Essays

Peter Elbow - The Believing Game or Methodological Believing

Nathaniel Teich - The Rhetoric of Empathy: Ethical Foundations of Dialogical Communication

Mary Rose O'Reily - Splitting the Cartesian Hair

Patricia Bizzell - Faith-Based World Views as a Challenge to the Believing Game

Gina Briefs-Elgin - Lessons With the Mystics: Refreshing Our Vision in Mid/Late Career

Gesa E. Kirsch - Creating Spaces for Listening, Learning, and Sustaining the Inner Lives of Students

Sue Hum - The Persuasiveness of Pleasure: Play, Reciprocity, and Persuasion in Online Discussions

Reviews

Brad E. Lucas - Teaching Multi writing: Researching and Composing with Multiple Genres, …

Creating Spaces For Listening, Learning, And Sustaining The Inner Lives Of Students, Gesa E. Kirsch

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

This essay explores what it takes to "create a space in the classroom that allows students the freedom to nourish their inner lives," an issue raised by Mary Rose O'Reilly in Radical Presence. The author draws on work in composition studies, education, and her own teaching practices to illustrate the importance of creating such spaces.

Lessons With The Mystics: Refreshing Our Vision In Mid/Late Career, Gina Briefs-Elgin

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

This paper explores surprising and restorative responses to mid/late career burnout from the perspective of four of the world's great Eastern mystical traditions: Hinduism, Sufism, Zen, and Kabbalah.

The Persuasiveness Of Pleasure: Play, Reciprocity, And Persuasion In Online Discussions, Sue Hum

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

This essay explores the role of pleasure in facilitating diverse modes of rhetorical participation in online discussion.

Faith-Based Worldviews As A Challenge To The Believing Game, Patricia Bizzell

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Elbow's "Believing Game" may help to make room in the academy for religious frames of mind, which encompass particularly dense networks of ideas and emotions.

Reviews, Brad E. Lucas, Heidi Estrem, Yufeng Zhang, William Fitzgerald

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Brad E. Lucas - Teaching Multi writing: Researching and Composing with Multiple Genres, Media, Disciplines, and Cultures

Heidi Estrem - CoUege Writing and Beyond: A New Framework for University Writing Instruction

Yufeng Zhang - Reading Chinese Fortune Cookie: The Making of Chinese American Rhetoric

William FtizGerald - Geographies of Writing: Inhabiting Places and Encountering Difference

Connecting, Helen Walker, Louise Morgan, Danielle Sahm, Laurence Musgrove, Rae Ann Derosse, Joonna Smitherman Trapp, Beverly Faxon

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Connecting - Helen Walker

Louise Morgan - Email about the Ego

Danielle Sahm - The Poet Rewritten

Laurence Musgrove - People Get Ready

Rae Ann De Rosse - Authority Issues

Joonna Smitherman Trapp - The Importance of Being Ernie

Beverly Faxon - Why I Read Them Poetry

Back Matter

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

No abstract provided.

Splitting The Cartesian Hair, Mary Rose O'Reilley

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

The "Believing Game," at its deepest level, protects a space where students and teacher can contemplatively ponder what they will choose to love.

[Introduction To] Museum Careers: A Practical Guide For Students And Novices, N. Elizabeth Schlatter

Bookshelf

This concise volume is the place to start for anyone considering a career in museums. Museum professional and author N. Elizabeth Schlatter outlines the nature of the profession as a whole, the rewards and challenges of museum work, types of museums, and jobs within museums, including salary ranges. She discusses options for education and training, and suggestions on how to secure a job and how to move up the career ladder. Interviews with museum professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds demonstrate different career paths and offer unique and helpful advice . For novices in the field, students in …

The Grizzly, December 6, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Ashley Higgins, Salia Zouande, Chris Magee, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Zach Shamberg, Jeremiah Long, Kristin O'Brassill, Brett Celinski, Laurel Salvo, Alex Ernst, Keith Page, Katie Callahan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Students: "Fresh Produce" on Sale Now • Relay for Life Kicks Off in Fanfare • Wings for Wishes Hosts Competitive Eating Contest • Balancing Act: Avoiding Weight Gain in College • Beer and the Bedroom • Soulja Boy to the Rescue • Trappe Tavern: It's a Trap! • Hell is Other People • Ursinus Student Video "Blogs" in Japan • Opinions: Why Terrorists Do What They Do; New Homepage Long Overdue • Bears Off to a 1-0 Start in League • Fresh Faces on the Women's Court • Preview of UC Winter Sports

The Grizzly, November 29, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Kristen Gallagher, Ashley Mccomeskey, Ashley Higgins, Roger Lee, Jeremiah Long, Zakary Arnhold, Kristin O'Brassill, Christopher Schaeffer, Michael Thomas, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, Chris Carey

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Goodbye Scripted TV: Writer's Guild Takes a Stand • Shooting for the Cure: Teams Raise Money for Coalition • Dr. von Schlegell Discusses Islamic Thought, Movements • Jazzman's Cafe Gets Into the Holiday Spirit at Ursinus • A New STAR on Campus • Moritomo: Konichiwa, Hai Hai! • Focus the Nation: Cornucopia of Action and Awareness • Book Review: A Natural History of the Senses • Opinions: Giving Thanks This Holiday; UN Considers Ban on Human Cloning • Field Hockey Frenzy • Men's Basketball Preview • Bears Take the Path Less Traveled

Volume Cxxv, Number 8, November 16, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, November 15, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Ashley Mccomeskey, Roger Lee, Caitlin Dalik, Anani Samuels, Kristi Blust, Kristin O'Brassill, Jess Buck, Jeremiah Long, Laurel Salvo, Chris Magee, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Daniel Sergeant, Ashley Drogalis, Chris Carey, Jessica Zatwarnicki

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Kemper Scholarship Offers Unique Experience for Freshmen • Yale Professor Discusses Acclaimed Novel at Ursinus • UC Alumni Share Volunteer Experiences in Peace Corps • Ursinus Collects 754 Pounds of Canned Goods for Philabundance • Premium Outlet Mall Now Open • Am I Pregnant? • Spotlight: UC Wellness Fair • Kushner Would be Proud • For Music Lovers • Tortugas: In the Mood for Mexican Food? • Opinions: All-Male Housing: Damage Control; Concert Review: Tiger Army, The Static Age, and Street Dogs; Is Today's Generation of Crusaders Too Online? • UC Swim Team Dives Into Season • Sororities Battle to …

Volume Cxxv, Number 7, November 9, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, November 8, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Salia Zouande, Caitlin Dalik, Ashley Mccomeskey, Ashley Higgins, Andy Lane, Zach Shamberg, Kristin O'Brassill, Laura Glace, Katie Callahan, Zakary Arnhold, Christopher Schaeffer, Kelsey Threatte, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Matt Campbell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Campus Safety Offers Tips to Stay Alert, Aware • "Lost Boy" Speaks on Civil War in Sudan, Genocide in Darfur • "Car for a Cause" Pulls Into Ursinus • UC Democrats Kick Off Montgomery County Campaign Invasion • If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things • Darfur Fast • Entrance Fee: Five Packs of Cigarettes • Opinions: Forgotten Promise: Iraq's Refugees • Spotlight: Coach Kyle Rush • Bears Fall to Mules

Volume Cxxv, Number 6, November 2, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, November 1, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Yukiko Kawamura, Roger Lee, Dan Sergeant, Anani Samuels, Matt Campbell, Kristi Blust, Serena Mithboakar, Jeremiah Long, Katie Callahan, Andy Lane, Michael Thomas, Alex Ernst, Laurel Salvo, Jason Davis, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Daniel Price

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Outlet Shopping to Debut Near Ursinus • "Bright Room" Brings History, Suspense to Stage • Bridge Hosts Annual Alumni Celebration • Renowned Poet Reads for UC • Speaking to the Soul: A Personal Interview with Constance Merritt • Homecoming 2007: Wet, Welcoming and Memorable • Dealing with Double Standards • Staff Spotlight: Darlene Robinson • Workers' Appreciation Day • The Pizza Stop • Thirsty Thursdays Seven Days a Week • Opinions: Last Weekend; Colbert '08? • Playoff Time • Student Athletes • Patterson in True Homecoming Form

Volume Cxxv, Number 5, October 26, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, October 25, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Matt Whitman, Roger Lee, Yukiko Kawamura, Ashley Higgins, Keith Page, Zach Shamberg, Salia Zouande, Kristin O'Brassill, Laurel Salvo, David Hamalian, Michael Silber, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, Chris Carey

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Training for the Mind: Enter the Meditation World • Feel the Heat with Latin Dance Classes • Philly's Finest Choreographs UCDC • Express Bus 93 Speeds Up Access to Center City • Ursinus College Bookstore Backs Edun Live Initiative • Understanding Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) • Ten Minutes Will Do • Four Students Nominated for Watson Fellowship • Book Review: Reasons to Live by Amy Hempel • Opinions: Genocide: Then and Now; Show at the Electric Factory; Dumbledore Out of the Broom Closet; When Arms Trade Goes Awry • New Season: Men's Soccer • UC Training Room has a New …

Volume Cxxv, Number 4, October 19, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Volume Cxxv, Number 3, October 12, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, October 11, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Kristin O'Brassill, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Anani Samuels, Ashley Higgins, Kristen Gallagher, Zakary Arnhold, Laurel Salvo, Kristi Blust, Alex Ernst, Dan Sergeant, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, Zach Shamberg

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Up 'til Dawn Beats the Yawn to Fight Against Childhood Cancer • The "Voice of WHYY" Speaks at Myrin Library's First Friday Series • WeCAN Focuses on Workers' Rights • Omega Chi Hosts Annual Campus Blood Drive • Sexual Health in the Heat: Philly OutFest • UC Theater Presents Gilgamesh • Water Bottles: Robbing Our Environment and Our Homes • Book Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close • Opinions: CIE Students, Are You Listening?; Live Earth: Retrospective; No Thank You, UC Meal Plan • No Pads, No Guards, No Problems

Volume Cxxv, Number 2, October 5, 2007, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, October 4, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Ashley Higgins, Brett Celinski, Katie Callahan, Zach Shamberg, Michael Thomas, Salia Zouande, Matt Whitman, Andy Lane, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Matt Campbell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Homecoming Nominees Raise the Bar for a Good Cause • Senegal Bound: Director Discusses Study Abroad Program • Iranian President Meets Protests, Criticism at Columbia University • No More Burning: Bookstore Unleashes Banned Books Week • Breakaway Theatre Looks Promising • Nutritious Can be Delicious: Finding the Right Food for You • MSA Today • Infiltrating the English Department • Letter from the Editor: On CSU and Censorship • Opinion: MoveOn.org's General Petraeus Ad • Women's Soccer Fights for Undefeated CC Title • Crowds Gather to Support UC Football

The Grizzly, September 27, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Zakary Arnhold, Robert Whitehead, Ashley Mccomeskey, Ashley Higgins, Megan Helzner, Caitlin Dalik, Kristin O'Brassill, Christopher Schaeffer, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Katie Callahan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Going Green: Ursinus Commits to Improving Energy Efficiency • Ursinus Joins Fight Against U.K. Boycott • "Grad School Guru" Advises UC Seniors • Popping the Pill Continued: DRSP • Hillel and Muslim Student Association Host Break-Fast • Faculty Spotlight: Barbara von Schlegell • Book Review: Vain Art of the Fugue by Dumitru Tsepeneag • Opinions: Ursinus Goes (Not So) Silent for Jena 6; The Arctic Isn't as Neutral Anymore • Superstitions • UC Hosting '07 Field Hockey NCAA Championship • Welcome to the Family: UCXC

The Grizzly, September 20, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Ashley Mccomeskey, Ashley Higgins, Salia Zouande, Zach Shamberg, Zakary Arnhold, Daniel Sergeant, Laurel Salvo, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, Daniel Price

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Berman Unveils Fiber Art Exhibit by Peri • Organs Sound for Recital Kickoff • "Ashley Treatment" Sparks Debate • SAO Reveals New Events for Fall • Popping the Pill • Scudera's Gilgamesh • UC Unplugged • Fringe Festivities Begin This Week • Opinions: Gonzo's Gone, But New Attorney General Nominee a Mixed Blessing • Seniors Rule • Winning Start • Exciting, Effective and 3-0 for Football