College Ten

2013-14 General Catalog

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Program Description


Lower-Division Courses

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Social Justice and Community. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines social justice issues; topics include racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination; poverty and welfare; civil liberties; and community involvement and citizenship. 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: Social Justice and Community. F
Explores the intersection of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and refines strategies for writing, research, and speaking. Examines social justice issues; topics include racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination; poverty and welfare; civil liberties; and community involvement and citizenship. 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: Social Justice and Community Writing Intensive 1. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines social justice issues. Topics include: racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination; poverty and welfare; civil liberties; and community involvement and citizenship. More writing-intensive than 80A; prerequisite to 80D. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirement and who scored a 5 or lower on the AWPE (Analytical Writing and Placement Exam). Enrollment limited to 22. The Staff

80D. Introduction to University Discourse: Social Justice and Community Writing Intensive 2. W
Continues to provide practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking, and to examine social justice 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

80L. College Ten Core Film Course (2 credits). F
Complements the College Ten core course. The films and readings explore the theme of Social Justice and Community, and follow the core course syllabus. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 80A, 80B, or 80C. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. The Staff

85. Social Justice Issues Workshop (2 credits). W
Series of presentations, films, and workshops that address personal and cultural identity and examine social, cultural, political, environmental, and other justice concerns. Enrollment restricted to College Ten members during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 20. W. Baxter

86. College Leadership Development (2 credits). S
Students newly appointed into leadership positions at College Ten explore the concept of leadership relating to the college's theme of Social Justice and Community. Prerequisite(s): current College Ten student leader; permission of instructor. R. Shaw

91. Introduction to Nuclear Policy (2 credits). F
Introduces the key aspects of nuclear policy. Examines issues associated with nuclear weapons and civil nuclear power and the interplay between the two with regards to proliferation. Presentations will be given by guest speakers. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit. D. Hirsch

92. Social Justice Issues Colloquium (1 credit). F,W,S
Weekly colloquium on social justice issues with a different topical focus each quarter. Presentations by UCSC faculty and invited speakers. Students must attend class, read an assigned article or book chapter(s) on the week's topic, and write a one-page synopsis. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

95. Nonviolent Communication (Living-Learning Community) (1 credit). F,W,S
The Nonviolent Living-Learning Community operates in a spirit of cooperation, compassion, and good will without competition or hierarchy. Students living in the Nonviolent Living-Learning Community enroll in this course each quarter of the academic year. Restricted to residents of the Nonviolent Living-Learning Community. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

Upper-Division Courses

105. The Making and Influencing of Environmental Policy. W
Explores how environmental policy is made and influenced. Students learn about key contemporary environmental issues and the forces at play in determining environmental policy outcomes. Focuses on skills that enable citizens to impact environmental policy. (Formerly The Making and Influencing of Nuclear Policy.) Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior College Nine and College Ten members during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): PE-E.) D. Hirsch

110. Service Learning Field Study (Esprit de Corps). F,W,S
Provides college members the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by volunteering in a non-profit agency or school for approximately 12 hours per week. Students supervised by a professional on site. Students attend a weekly class, complete readings, listen to local leaders from the community, reflect upon their experiences with fellow students, and submit a final project related to their service learning placement. Taught concurrently with course 110B. Enrollment by instructor consent. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior College Nine and College Ten members. Students must attend an informational session to enroll. Contact: aasher@ucsc.edu for more information. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) A. Asher

110B. Service-Learning Field Study (Esprit de Corps) (2 credits). F,W,S
Provides college members the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by volunteering in a non-profit agency or school for approximately three hours per week. Students supervised by a professional on site. Students attend a weekly class, complete readings, listen to local leaders from the community, reflect upon their experiences with fellow students, and submit a final project related to their service learning placement. Taught concurrently with course 110. Enrollment by instructor consent. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior College Nine and College Ten members. Students must attend an informational session to enroll. Contact: aasher@ucsc.edu for more information. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) A. Asher

120. Practical Activism Conference Planning and Development (2 credits). F
Offers an applied experience of collaborative planning, production, and leadership. Students plan workshops and other event components; conduct outreach and publicity; and address all aspects of educational event planning. Enrollment restricted to members of the spring volunteer Practical Activism planning group. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) W. Baxter

191. Teaching Social Justice. W
Undergraduates at upper-division level participate in teaching discussion groups for College Ten 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 Ten juniors and seniors. W. Baxter

194. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
Independent study through which a group of students explores a particular topic in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite(s): Course 91 or 105 recommended. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit. D. Hirsch, (F) The Staff

194F. Group Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Independent study through which a group of students explores a particular topic in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite(s): Course 91 or 105 recommended. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit. D. Hirsch, The Staff

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 Ten 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 Ten members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

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Revised: 09/01/13