College Nine Course Descriptions

2011-12 General Catalog

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Lower-Division Courses

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: International and Global Issues. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Topics address contemporary global issues including economic globalization, human rights, international and inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1.) The Staff

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: International and Global Issues. F
Explores the intersection of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and refines strategies for writing, research, and speaking. Topics address contemporary global issues including economic globalization, human rights, international and inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C2.) The Staff

80C. Introduction to University Discourse: International and Global Issues Writing Intensive 1. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Topics address contemporary global issues. More writing intensive than course 80A; prerequisite to 80D. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. The Staff

80D. Introduction to University Discourse: International and Global Issues Writing Intensive 2. W
Continues to provide practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking, and to examine global issues. Prerequisite(s): course 80C. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): C1.) The Staff

85. Global Action (2 credits). W
Workshop facilitated by peer instructors. Students learn about current international and global issues through interactive exercises, small-group discussions, and faculty presentations. Students develop an "action plan" to raise awareness about one or more of these concerns and take practical steps to create positive change in the world. Enrollment restricted to College Nine members during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 20. E. Ramsden

86. College Leadership Development (2 credits). S

Students newly appointed into leadership positions at College Nine explore the concept of leadership relating to college's theme of International and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): current College Nine student leader; permission of instructor. H. Jibri

91. Global Issues Colloquium (1 credit). F,W,S

Weekly colloquium on global issues with different topical focus each quarter. Presentations by UCSC faculty and invited speakers. Students must attend class, read an assigned article, and write a one-page synopsis. Co-sponsored by College Nine and The Center for Global, International, and Regional Studies. Enrollment restricted to College Nine members. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

Upper-Division Courses

105. Researching Food Sovereignty. S
Students engage in individual and collective research projects on transformational food systems in the United States and abroad. Readings look at the current global food system and grassroots responses to food and environmental crises. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior College Nine and College Ten members during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 20. The Staff

112. Model United Nations: A Group Seminar (2 credits). W
Provides the opportunity to simulate the experience of the United Nations. Each student takes the position of a member country and learns skills associated with preparing and presenting position papers on current, controversial, political topics. Enrollment limited to 24. The Staff

191. Teaching Global Action. W
Undergraduates at upper-division level participate in teaching discussion groups for College Nine 80 (F) or College Nine 85 (W). Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor: essay describing interest in becoming course assistant, copies of evaluations, and letter of recommendation from faculty member and/or college staff member. Enrollment restricted to College Nine juniors and seniors. E. Ramsden

199. Independent Study. F,W,S
Individual directed study for upper-division college members with college-affiliated faculty. Students must submit petition with one of the college academic advisers with accompanying letter from faculty adviser. Approval of provost required. Enrollment restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

199F. Independent Study (2 credits). F,W,S
Individual directed study for upper-division college members with college-affiliated faculty. Students must submit petition with one of the college academic advisers with accompanying letter from faculty adviser. Approval of provost required. Enrollment restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

Revised: 8/13/12