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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-12-1987 |
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HUM190AI 1988
Fall - 1995 Summer II |
LEC 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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HUM190AI 1988 Fall - 1995 Summer II |
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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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HUM190AI 1988 Fall - 1995 Summer II |
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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 |