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2018-19 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Undergraduate Studies |
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UGS 187 - Academic Workshop: Presentation Skills
2 credits
Students learn how to best share what they have researched, discovered, or written about. Builds the skills and confidence needed to present an idea or content efficiently and effectively at the university level–whether in a presentation essay, small group discussion, informal classroom talks, or formal presentations. Students practice the basic conventions, purposes, strategies, and standards of university-level presentation tasks. Uses faculty and peer-review support to practice fundamentals and understand the expectations of university-level presentations whether formal or informal in nature. Students learn to better think about, write, analyze and revise presentation papers, outlines, and assignments. Learners are encouraged to select work from current courses to develop and present. Course may be used to support SOAR presentations. Repeatable for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite(s): USEM 101 or HSE 101 or HON 101 or WR 121 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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UGS 199 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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UGS 299 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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UGS 325 - Diversity Dialogues
4 credits
This course is built on experiential and intellectual engagement with issues of difference, diversity, social justice, and alliance building. Through dialogic communication, experiential activities, self-reflective and collaborative learning assignments, students will explore issues of social identities, intersectionality, differences and inequalities with an aim to build greater understanding, skills, and values for living, learning, and working in a multicultural society. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): USEM 103 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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UGS 399 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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University Seminar |
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USEM 100 - Transition to College Writing
4 credits
Serves as a transition course to introduce students to the format of University Seminar and college courses with pedagogies of critical reading, writing, and critical thinking necessary for both classroom discussion and written assignments. Modeled after University Seminar courses, the course strengthens student skills by instruction, practice, and directed feedback on all assignments. Students with low placement scores (Smarter Balanced Score) and/or recommended by Disability Resources, Success at Southern, and Academic Support Programs must successfully pass USEM 100 with a C- or above before enrolling in USEM 101. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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USEM 102 - University Seminar
4 credits
Further develop communication, thinking, and research skills. Explore the nature of academic inquiry via research. Develop skills and strategies to discover, evaluate, and use authoritative information and data. Explore evidence available on academic databases. Generate and revise research-based writing tasks using argumentation and policy-based perspectives; sharpen citation and documentation skills; extend rhetorical knowledge of context, purpose, and audience. Learn to design and deliver formal research presentations. Engage the learning dispositions, practices, and habits of mind that lead to academic success. University Seminar inquiry themes vary by instructor; please consult the University Studies program for current offerings. Writing Intensive: Multimodal Academic Composition, Argument, and Research Skills.
USEM 102 continues a three-term sequence beginning in USEM 101 and ending with USEM 103 . USEM 101 and lead to USEM 103. USEM 102 engages University Studies learning goals [A, B, C]. Prerequisite(s): Completion of USEM 101 with a C- or better or transfer credit of WR 121 or equivalent.
Graded (A-F) only
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USEM 103 - University Seminar
4 credits
Deepen communication, thinking, and research skills, with an emphasis on practical application of these skills. Demonstrate knowledge and skills through formal writing and speaking opportunities that extend analytical and reasoned argumentation to ethical, social, cultural, and/or global issues. Employ appropriate rhetorical strategies to support an argumentative or position-based thesis; and demonstrate advanced writing and revision strategies. Develop control, fluency and style with academic writing, speaking and research. Engage the learning dispositions, practices, and habits of mind that lead to academic success. University Seminar inquiry themes vary by instructor; please consult the University Studies program for current offerings. Writing Intensive: Multimodal Academic Composition, Argument, and Research Skills.
USEM 103 completes the University Seminar three-term sequence. USEM 103 engages University Studies learning goals [A, B, C]. Prerequisite(s): Completion of USEM 102 with a C- or better or a transfer credit of WR 122 or equivalent.
Graded (A-F) only
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USEM 409 - Advanced Practicum
1 to 4 credits
Provides opportunities for students to work in partnership with faculty in the University Seminar Program or Writing Center. This practicum gives students an opportunity to become familiar with undergraduate teaching methods by assisting faculty. Acceptance is contingent upon faculty recommendation. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission. Restricted to Juniors and above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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Writing |
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WR 121 - English Composition - I
4 credits
Covers a range of rhetorical situations and genres of writing, centering on argument. Students learn to read and analyze others’ writing and then respond with their own views, showing an awareness of their purpose and audience. The class culminates in a short argumentative research paper. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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WR 122 - English Composition
4 credits
Focuses on scholarly investigation and the proper use of sources and documentation. Major emphasis is on writing research papers that are acceptable by APA or MLA standards. Prerequisite(s): WR 121 or equivalent. Sophomore standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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Writing Center The following courses are offered to students who are interested in working as peer tutors in the SOU Writing Center. USEM 199 – Special Studies: Writing Center Theory and Practice (1 credit) – is required of all Writing Center tutors. USEM 209 – Practicum: Advanced Writing Center Theory and Practice (2 credits) – is recommended for all Writing Center tutors.
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USEM 199 - Special Studies
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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USEM 209 - Practicum
1 to 4 credits
Provides opportunities for students to work in partnership with faculty in the University Seminar Program or Writing Center. Acceptance into this peer mentoring practicum is contingent upon faculty recommendation. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission and/or completion of USEM 199.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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