Maricopa Community Colleges  IGS291   19966-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/96
IGS291 19966-19985 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Studies in Global Awareness
Interdisciplinary examination of selected topics in global awareness. Study of the human organization and modern global interdependence. Selected topics vary. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IGS291   19966-19985 Studies in Global Awareness
1. Identify and explain the selected topic as it applies to the global community. (I)
2. Describe the interdisciplinary perspectives that apply to the selected topic. (I)
3. Identify global challenges that arise from issues related to the selected topic. (I)
4. Compose at least three assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic as it applies to the global community. (II)
5. Locate, interpret, and evaluate reference sources related to the selected topic. (II)
6. Use reference sources to support a written and/or oral argument related to the selected topic. (II)
7. Incorporate feedback from others to improve assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
IGS291   19966-19985 Studies in Global Awareness
    I. Interdisciplinary Examination of Selected Topic
        A. The Global Perspective
        B. Interdisciplinary relationships
        C. Global challenges and global solutions to issues such as:
          1. Ecology
          2. Health care
          3. Language
          4. Information exchange
          5. Economic and social development
          6. Law
          7. Technology transfer
          8. Philosophy
          9. Art
          10. Other concerns
      II. Discoursing on Global Issues
          A. Gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information
          B. Formulating a position
          C. Uses of reference material to support a position
          D. Composing discourse
            1. Oral
            2. Written
          E. Revising discourse
            1. Oral
            2. Written
          F. Incorporating feedback to improve discourse
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