INTS 391: Understanding Integrative Studies

INTS 391-004: Introduction to Integrative Studies
(Fall 2014)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M

Thompson Hall 1018

Section Information for Fall 2014

This course is designed to familiarize student-participants new to New Century College (NCC) with the theory and practice of integrative learning as practiced in NCC. Both the curriculum and the teaching in the Integrative Studies degree program challenge everyone to learn and to think deeply about what, why, how and for what purposes one learns.

This learning community will explore how NCC builds learning not around subjects or disciplines, but around a series of competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, group collaboration, civic engagement, digital literacy, and global understanding that nurture lifelong learning and prepare student-participants for living and working as active global citizens. They will explore the dynamics of active learning as well as group collaboration through specific lenses: international and community development, human rights/social justice, environmental and displacement issues.

Using active and group learning strategies and reflective practice, participants will strengthen skills for working collaboratively, and reflect on and integrate learning experiences in the past, the present, and the future. They will become familiar with experiential learning, self-assessment, including multiple ways of knowing, as well as their own learning style.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1

Familiarizes students with the theory and practice of integrative learning. Challenges students not only to learn but also to think deeply about what, why, how, and for what purposes you learn. Develops reflective, critical thinking, and research skills. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Integrative Studies.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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