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Students Connecting | Fall 2013 11 ELC # 18 Explorations in Diversity Diversity, as it relates to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and personal interest and affiliation, will serve as the focus of the course, which will combine the disciplines of English and sociology. Specifically, we will engage in dialogue and research that explores an expanding view of diversity. Note: This learning community fulfills the first-year curriculum requirement. Orientation advisors can help you select additional courses to complete your schedule. 81298 ENGL 1101 MW 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Kendall Klym EB 140 83390 SOCI 2201 F 11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Jennifer McMahon-Howard SO 2021 LC # 19 Get Engaged! Gender-ly Speaking From the commercials we watch, to the movies we see, to politics, our friendships, and our workplaces, (even which toy you get in your Happy Meal!) gender stereotypes are everywhere. Ever wondered about the differences between men and women and how these things affect your daily life? Are gender differences nature or are they just rules made up by society? This learning community will help you explore these and other questions connected to gender and sexuality, all while working to design community engagement projects regarding gender issues with other students in your class. In addition, you will learn and apply academic and life skills relevant to multiple disciplines and careers while planning and implementing your community engagement projects. 81082 KSU 1121 TR 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Karen Boettler/ UC 225 Brian LeDuc 81301 ENGL 1101 TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Michael Mayne EB 68 LC #20 Global Challenges and You What’s happening in the world, and what is our role in it? In this learning community, we’ll explore the global trends and challenges influencing the world today and in the future. Our focus will be on how we can be prepared for a dynamic and interconnected world. Note: This learning community fulfills the first-year curriculum requirement. 81073 KSU 1111 TR 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Ken Hill UC 122 81006 GEOG 1101 TR 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Staff SO 2025 80930 POLS 1101 TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Staff SO 1017 TIP: The Kennesaw State University Undergraduate Catalog is the University’s binding contract with you. If you are ever in doubt about degree or testing requirements, refer to the Catalog in effect when you were admitted. The most recent version may be found online at http://catalog.kennesaw.edu/.
12 Kennesaw State University Learning Communities & First-Year Seminars | Fall 2013 TIP: All incoming students should take the Math Placement Test prior to Orientation in order to know which math class to take first. The placement test is online at http://placement.kennesaw.edu. LC #21 The Great Debates: Government, Politics, and History Do you love history? Are you intrigued by politics? Join this learning community and add a little passion to your learning! This LC will combine the historical aspects of developing governments and more contemporary aspects of modern governments and politics. As an added bonus, you get to read the great thinkers and debate the pros and cons of influential writings from Machiavelli’s The Prince to Woolf’s Shakespeare’s Sister. 81302 ENGL 1101 MW 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Julie Garrett EB 126 80663 POLS 1101 TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Kerwin Swint SO 2034 81022 HIST 1110 MW 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Matthew Hutchinson SO 2025 LC #22 Get Engaged! Green Beings If you’re passionate about nature, the environment, organic foods and products, renewable energies, or green living, this learning community is for you. Join with fellow students as you explore these issues and design community engagement projects that promote the preservation of our planet. Through the experiences in this learning community, you will learn and apply academic and life skills relevant to multiple disciplines and careers. 82123 KSU 1121 TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Loretta Garrett UC 223 81747 ENGL 1101 TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Staff EB 231 LC #23 Get Engaged! Kid Stuff Whether we like it or not, many kids face challenges we all hope they wouldn’t have to face. Bullying, illiteracy, terminal diseases, abuse, and obesity are just a few. If you are passionate about helping kids, join this learning community where you will explore various issues kids in our global and local communities are dealing with and design community engagement projects with other students in your class to make a difference in children’s lives. In addition, you will learn and apply academic and life skills relevant to multiple disciplines and careers while planning and implementing community engagement projects. 81748 ENGL 1101 MW 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Staff EB 140 82129 KSU 1121 WF 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Shae Smith UC 226
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