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HSE 102 - University Foundations


4 credits
Continues the sequenced 3-term academic course in writing, speaking, critical thinking, and research. Students choose appropriate topics and issues to research related to the theme of the House; use various research strategies to find, evaluate, and integrate authoritative information and data, including academic databases; write and revise extended researched and argumentative essays; hone citation and documentation skills (MLA, APA, or Chicago); design and deliver a formal presentation of research; extend rhetorical knowledge of context, purpose, and audience; demonstrate control of standard academic English. This course is the second installment 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 101  with a C- or better, or USEM 101  or HON 101  or WR 121  or instructor’s approval.
Graded (A-F) only



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