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COURSES
Link to a listing of the courses required for the program. To find out when the courses will be offered, link to the course catalog, select the program and click search. Catalog search results will return the schedules for at least two semesters, but not all programs are scheduled that far in advance.
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION AND ADVISOR
For questions about the courses contact:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Alexey Root
Email: aroot@utdallas.edu *email inquiries preferred.
Phone: (972) 883-2057 [Phone answered by Debbie Buckner, administrative assistant, General Studies. Messages forwarded to Dr. Root]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do I need to know how to play chess before I take the class? No, you don't need to know chess already. In fact, beginner's chess software will be included in the course packet of Chess in the Classroom I and Chess in the Classroom II. Due to course assignments, by the end of the course, you will know how to play chess at a very basic level.
- How much will it cost? Students are billed by UTD for courses. Links to campus tuition and fee information can be found on the cost & financial information page. It is also noted below.
- Is Chess in the Classroom I offered the first semester then Chess in the Classroom II offered the second semester? Refer to the Course Catalog for schedule information.
- Do the classes meet weekly in chat or are all assignments via email? For Chess in the Classroom I three lesson plans are due by email, in addition there are Discussions assignments. In Discussions, each program has its own private space, called a board. Within each board are conferences that have been set up by the instructor. The Discussions conference is a place for students to submit their thoughts about a particular question, and show understanding of the lessons and readings. Students will also read and comment on others' postings.
- Does the graduate level course differ from the undergraduate? Yes, it does. In Chess in the Classroom I, for example, the graduate level of the course (ED 5344) requires an additional paper and project. Graduate student assignments should show understanding of curriculum theory.
- How do I find out more information? Please contact Dr. Alexey Root with any questions or if you are interested in the program.
GETTING STARTED
Students registering for these courses must first be admitted to UTD. Since students from all over the world may register for these courses, we have made this process as simple and seamless as possible. Therefore, the first question is:
1. Are you currently registered as a student at UTD?
If the answer is yes, proceed to step #3.
If the answer is no, proceed to step #2.2. If Chess is the ONLY course you plan to take at UT Dallas, apply as a non-degree seeking student:
Undergraduate/Graduate students: Complete the Chess Online Application for Admission to UTD. This form must be printed and mailed with a $50 application fee (required for all first time applicants to UTD). We accept checks or money orders. Note: An official copy of your transcript is acceptable for processing a non-degree seeking application.
3.Currently registered UTD Students must send an email message requesting registration in the chess course of their choice to Debbie Buckner at dbuckner@utdallas.edu. The message must include:
- Full name;
- Student/College ID number;
- Name and number of the course(s) you are interested in taking;
- Phone number(s) and appropriate times to call (for the professor)
- Email address - a single address to be used for your coursework; Note: you can use any e-mail account - you do not have to use a UTD account, but we must have one e-mail address that you are using for this course.
- A brief statement of what you wish to accomplish by taking this class;
- A brief statement of where and when you will complete the majority of the coursework (e.g., I will work mostly on the weekends and some evenings from my home office.)
After payment is received, you will be registered and an email message will be sent to you confirming the completion of the registration process.
All Students:
4. Undergraduate tuition and fees - Effective Fall 2008, the tuition for each undergraduate course will be $800.
ED 4358: Chess I - Using Chess in Elementary Schools
ED 4359: Chess II - Using Institutional & Cultural Contexts of ChessGraduate tuition and fees - Effective Fall 2008, the tuition for each graduate course will be $1,050.
ED 5344: Chess I - Chess in the Elementary School Curriculum
ED 5345: Chess II - Institutional & Cultural Contexts of ChessPlease make out your check or money order to UT Dallas and send it to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
School of General Studies - Attention: Michele Dunavin/Chess Online
P.O. Box 830688, GR 26
Richardson, TX 75083-0688Please contact Debbie Buckner by email or at 972-883-2057 if you have any
questions.5. The courses run on the regular UTD semester schedule. You can log into the course beginning on the first day of class of the semester. See the Course Access page for information.
6. As soon as the class roster is finalized before the date of the first class, we will mail a Your First Lessons in Chess CD (from Think Like a King School Chess Software, special UTD edition) to each student enrolled in ED 4358 or ED 5344.