Academic  Integrity

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• enhance note-taking abilities
• practice active reading of complex materials
• develop a working knowledge of university library computer databases

Develop effective communication skills

• practice conveying your ideas in written and oral form
• develop interpersonal skills that include participating in class discussions, posing thoughtful questions, listening to others, and responding to others
• accomplish tasks through group work

Develop the ability to think critically

• learn how to identify and evaluate arguments
• learn how to identify and question assumptions
• develop the ability to assess multiple perspectives on a single issue/topic

Develop the ability to use effectively a variety of methods of inquiry

• develop an awareness of methods of inquiry used in a variety of academic disciplines
• practice gathering data from a variety of sources, e.g., texts, public documents, interviews, panels, surveys, observation, internet sites
• develop the ability to synthesize insights and information from various disciplines

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES – CONTENT

• Be introduced to a number of academic disciplines and their interdependence
• Become aware of and sensitive to the diversity of humankind
• develop an understanding of diverse values, attitudes and interpretations
• become aware of how values are shaped by culture
• critically examine personal values and attitudes
• Understand contemporary experience in light of past events that have shaped present circumstances
• Experience the diversity of campus culture by attending lectures, concerts, theater productions, gallery exhibits, etc.

• The course provides opportunities to learn about and discuss America’s ethnic, racial, and economic diversity, as well as issues relating to gender and sexual identity.
• The course provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills through creating and evaluating arguments from a wide spectrum of viewpoints.
• The course provides opportunities to consider the methods of inquiry of a variety of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history, literature, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.
• The course provides opportunities to consider a variety of aesthetic modes, including drama, poetry, popular and classical music, film, and dance.
• The course encourages understanding of contemporary American experience in light of past events that shaped present circumstances.
• The course encourages understanding of contemporary American experience in the context of global events that continually affect national culture.
• The course provides opportunities to develop computer skills.
• The course provides opportunities to practice speaking, writing, and presentation skills needed for academic success.
• The course encourages engagement in campus events beyond the classroom, such as lectures, recitals, gallery exhibits, theater productions, and special events sponsored by ASUI and other organizations.