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Thematic Learning Communities Courses
Thematic Learning Communities change each semester! Check out the offerings for Fall 2009 below. Courses meet August through December.
NOTE: To register for a Learning Community, you must register for each course in the set using the specific course and section number.
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FALL 2009 COURSES
Now Who's Wearing the Pants? Evolution and Revolution of Gender Roles
Discover how words shape our ideas about gender roles. Investigate what it means to be a man or woman, how we learn those rules, and what happens when we challenge them. Explore your ideas about gender through the power of the written and spoken word.
| COM-111 section 012 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | Prof. Kilgard | MWF 11-11:50 a.m. |
| ENG-111 section 043 | Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 | Prof. Spoor | MWF 12-12:50 p.m. |
Speaking of History: Connecting with History through Speech
Good speeches have both shaped and described U.S. history since the country's founding. Expand your knowledge of historical events and personalities from U.S. history while refining your public speaking skills, conducting research, and gaining confidence as a presenter. Study texts, primary sources, and videos, and gain public speaking experience.
| HIS-211 section 003 | History of US 1 | Prof. Brooks | T/TH 9:30-10:45 a.m. |
| COM-111 section 013 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | Prof. Kilgard | T/TH 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Born to Succeed: African and African-American Contributions in the Fields of Mathematics and Computer Technology
Learn about the contributions of Africans and African-Americans in the fields of mathematics and computer technology. Through the use of film/video, interactive research and hand-on activities, your knowledge of African and African-American contributions in mathematics and computer technology will be greatly expanded. Learn to think mathematically and technologically using culturally relevant examples and materials.
| MAT-012 section 031 | Intermediate Algebra | Prof. Marshall | MW 1:20-3:05 p.m. |
| CSI-113 section 023 | Introduction to Computers | Prof. Waterman | MW 11 a.m.-12:40 p.m. |
Questioning Authority: An Investigation of Societal Beliefs and Assumptions through the Study of Communications and Literature
Explore the roles and effects of authority. Critically examine basic assumptions made by our cultural institutions. Discuss and debate issues to support or question authority in both private and public spheres. Find your own voice through writing analytical well-documented essays and giving well-reasoned speeches.
| ENG-121 section 014 | Composition and Literature | Prof. Cohen | T/TH 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| COM-111 section 007 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | Prof. Voran | T/TH 9:30-10:45 a.m. |
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