Instructor: Jennifer Christian Smith
Office: SZB 340E
Phone: 232-9682
Email: jenn.smith@mail.utexas.edu
Office Hours: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00, Thursdays 3:00-4:00, and by appointment
AIM: drjennsmith

Course Description:
We will be reading two books that make connections between language and the development of mathematical thinking. Both books are available on Amazon at reasonable prices; you should also be able to find them at local bookstores. Please order them as soon as possible.

Course Information:
• Meets Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 in SZB 312
• Required texts:

Dehaene, S. (1997). The Number Sense: How the Mind Creates Mathematics. New York: Oxford University Press. ($25 on Amazon)

Devlin, K. (2000). The Math Gene: How Mathematical Thinking Evolved and Why Numbers Are Like Gossip. New York: Basic Books. ($12 on Amazon)

Course Policies:
1. Attendance is the responsibility of each class participant. More than one absence may affect your grade. Please inform me in advance of your absence via phone or email. Do not schedule make-up exams or labs, or meetings with other instructors during class time. These will be regarded as unexcused absences.
2. Reading assignments need to be completed on time. Completion of the required assignments will assist each class participant in engaging in the weekly conversation. Read, reflect, and prepare in order to participate effectively in class.

Note: Any student with a cognitive or physical disability who requires academic accommodation should contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 471-6259. For information see: www.utexas.edu/depts/dos/ssd/

Course Evaluation:

Your grade in this course will be based 75% on your participation and 25% on your leading of one class discussion. You will choose one class meeting and will be in charge of organizing the discussion of the reading that day. You may plan a short activity to generate dialogue, if you wish. Please be prepared to sign up for a day to lead discussion on January 24.

Schedule of Reading Assignments: