Freshman Seminar in Social and Behavioral Studies: Legacy & Liberation

Course Description

Introduction to the scientific study of individuals, societies, and human institutions with an emphasis on the methods and results of investigations in these areas. Note: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate appropriate and ethical oral communication messages for given contexts and communicators to increase knowledge, foster understanding, and/or promote change.

  2. Analyze and evaluate messages according to context, audience, intent, and other principles of oral communication, to contribute to the ongoing development of knowledge and relationships.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Reflection Portfolio (SLO 1 & 2)

150 points

Media Analysis (SLO 1 & 2)

125 points

Historical Timeline (SLO 1)

150 points

Attendance & Participation

75 points

Grading Scale:

Percentage

Letter Grade

93-100 points

A

90-92.9 points

A-

87-89.9 points

B+

83-86.9 points

B

80-82.9 points

B-

77-79.9 points

C+

73-76.9 points

C

70-72.9 points

C-

67-69.9 points

D+

63-66.9 points

D

60-62.9 points

D-

0-59.9 points

F

Attendance/Participation:

Participation contributes to the final course grade as outlined above.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

All readings will be made available to students on Canvas.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.