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2021-22 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

 
 

Undergraduate Studies
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • UGS 409 - Interdisciplinary Major Practicum

    1-14 credits
    Couples structured involvement in area of emphasis and related fields with observation and analysis of organization structure and mission, ethical considerations inherent in the work, and the exercise of professional-level writing skills.  30 supervised work hours required for each academic credit.  Repeatable for up to 14 credits. Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary majors only, Senior standing or above.
    Graded (A-F) only.

University Seminar
  

  • USEM 100 - Transition to College Writing

    4 credits
    Serves as a transition course for university-level writing. Introduces learners to university writing expectations and to the skills needed for academic success. Learners focus on communication skills (both written and oral), thinking skills, and research skills applied in both small group discussions and written assignments. Designed to strengthen learners’ skills and proficiencies and build confidence. Learners experience many opportunities to practice skills and to receive feedback in preparation for the work to be accomplished in the Seminar sequence of courses.

    Students may self-select into USEM 100. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. C- or P grade is required for successful completion.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • USEM 101 - University Seminar

    4 credits
    Practice communication, thinking, and research skills as means of academic inquiry and learn how these essential skills meet the goals of developing metacognitive awareness. Gain fluency with key rhetorical concepts and perspectives and utilize these in a flexible and collaborative learning environment. Employ writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills appropriate for many communication tasks, paying attention to the needs of audience, purpose, genre, and discourse community. Use summaries, claims, and evidence to produce work that demonstrates nuanced understanding of complex ideas. Evaluate, discuss and present informed positions on complex issues. Engage the learning dispositions, best 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 101 begins a three-term sequence and is followed by USEM 102  and USEM 103 .  USEM 101 engages University Studies learning goals [A, B, C].
    Graded (A-F) only
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Writing
  

  • 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
  

  • 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

Writing Center

The following courses are offered to students who are interested in working as peer tutors in the SOU Writing Center. USEM 200 – The Writing Center in Theory and Practice (2 credits) – 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.
  

  • USEM 200 - The Writing Center in Theory and Practice

    2 credits
    This course introduces students to theories, methods, and strategies associated with peer tutoring in a university writing center. Students will study writing center theory, learn a variety of tutoring methods, and engage in observing, analyzing, and reflecting on the tutoring process. Successful completion of this course prepares students to apply for tutoring positions in the SOU Writing Center. Repeatable for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission and either USEM 101  or WR 121  and either USEM 102  or WR 122 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  

  • 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 200 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
 

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