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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-12-1987 |
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HUM190AD 1988 Fall – 1995 Summer II |
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1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load Acad |
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Honors
Forum |
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Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting
the individual and society. Formal lectures followed by informal discussions
with outstanding scholars and social leaders. Supplemented by readings and
pre- and post-forum discussion and critique. Varied content from module to
module due to changing forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the College
Honors Program or Permission of the Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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HUM190AD 1988
Fall – 1995 Summer II |
Honors Forum |
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Prepare written
and oral summaries that: A) Accurately and concisely reflect important points
in reading assignments and in formal lectures; B) Summarize major arguments
and conclusions; C) Criticize the arguments of lecturers and fellow students;
D) Present and defend personal conclusions. (I-III) |
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Distinguish between rational conclusions and value
judgments. (I-III) |
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Synthesize the
semester's concepts and conclusions in a paper which: A) Accurately
summarizes the sources and scope of the issue addressed during the semester;
B) Compares and contrasts the rational, perspective and conclusions of the
authors and lecturers; C) Develops, clearly defines and adequately defends
personal conclusions about the issue. (III) |
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Orally present and defend the major rationale and
conclusions of the written paper. (III) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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HUM190AD 1988
Fall – 1995 Summer II |
Honors Forum |
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I. Orientation to the
selected issue A. Preliminary lecture (by
the instructor) and discussion B. Assignment of readings C. Criteria for student
evaluation II. Forums (this section is
repeated for each Forum Speaker) A. Pre-forum discussion and
assignments 1. List major points from
reading assignments 2. Review Forum speaker's
resume 3. List student
expectations B. Formal lecture C. Post-forum discussion
and assignments 1. Oral and written reports
from students 2. Comparison of lecture
and reading assignments 3. Discussion of speaker's
perspective 4. Comparisons of outcomes
with student expectations III. Conclusions A. Written Reports B. Student Presentations C. Discussion D. Evaluation and Feedback |