HSE 103 - University Foundations

4 credits
Completes the sequenced 3-term academic course in writing, speaking, critical thinking, and research. Students demonstrate and apply knowledge of topic/content area through speaking opportunities and formal writing; use appropriate rhetorical strategies to support an argumentative or position-based thesis; extend analytical and reasoned argumentation to ethical, social, cultural, and/or global issues; demonstrate capabilities of extensive writing and revision strategies; demonstrate control of standard academic English with added fluency and style. This course is the third of year 1 of the House Experience, which provides a distinctive, multi-year cohort experience with an interdisciplinary, theme-based curriculum centered on connected ideas and collaborative learning interactions. Approved for University Studies (Communication-Strand A; Thinking Goals-Strand B; Information Literacy-Strand C). Prerequisite(s): Completion of HSE 102 with a C- or better. Restricted to appropriate house cohort students.