Oakes College
2013-14 General Catalog
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Lower-Division Courses
10. Academic Success (2 credits). W
Provides opportunity to assess and revise methods of and purposes in studying. Critical, effective approaches to reading, writing, participating in lectures and sections, taking exams, balancing competing responsibilities, and utilizing campus resources explored. Enrollment by permission of college adviser. The Staff
30. Thesis Writing and Editing (2 credits). S
Substantial writing and revision for a piece of writing relevant to a student's field. Focuses on academic research, documentation, editing, and revision. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior college members. Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
42. Student-Directed Seminar.
Seminars taught by upper-division Oakes students under faculty supervision. (See course 192.) The Staff
60. Oakes Literary Journal: Further Reflections on a Diverse Society (2 credits). W
For publication in an Oakes College literary journal, students significantly refine an essay from the fall quarter Oakes College core course. Course work includes consideration of a substantive text that engages core course themes and promotes the focus of the essay. Prerequisite(s): course 80A or 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
67. The Politics of Food: Labor and Social Justice (2 credits). S
Engages the themes of Oakes College (respect for diversity and social justice) and the interests of UCSC's Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. Topics include the racial politics of food, farm labor, organic farming, and activism. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of college core course 80A, 80B, 80C, 80D, or 80H. Enrollment restricted to college members. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit. R. King, M. Baker
72. Building the Strength to Love and Dream: Oakes Oral History Project. W
Students study the founding and development of Oakes College's first 10 years through oral history. Students immerse themselves in thorough background research and build skills necessary to conduct oral histories with founding Oakes members, revising pieces suitable for publication. Prerequisite(s):satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to College members. L. Lopez
73A. Oakes College Mentoring: Training Workshop (2 credits).
Students discuss texts, write responses, and share ideas as they prepare to become academic peer counselors for Oakes Core students in fall. Prerequisite(s): Oakes College Core course. Enrollment restricted to Oakes College members. Enrollment by permission of instructor. L. Knisely
73B. Oakes College Mentoring: Service Learning Practicum (2 credits). F
Mentors introduce first-years to campus resources, provide them with academic support, share academic successes and difficulties, and offer guidance on college adjustment. Prerequisite(s): course 73A. Enrollment restricted to Oakes College members. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) L. Knisely
75. Oakes Student Development and Leadership Theory (2 credits). S
Overview of theories, methods, applications, skills, and special topics focusing on college student development and leadership. Uses a variety of learning modes including lecture, discussion, case studies, small group interaction, and presentations. Interview only: see Oakes coordinator for residential education during spring enrollment period. Enrollment restricted to Oakes College members. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Communicating Diversity for a Just Society. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines historical and contemporary aspects of multiculturalism in the U.S. Explores how social inequality based on ethnicity, race, class, and gender occurs among all levels of society. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. (Formerly Introduction to University Discourse: Values and Change in a Diverse Society.) Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C1, E.) K. Lau
80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Communicating Diversity for a Just Society. F
Explores intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Examines historical and contemporary aspects of multiculturalism in the U.S. Explores how social inequality based on ethnicity, race, class, and gender occurs among all levels of society. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. (Formerly Rhetoric and Inquiry: Values and Change in a Diverse Society.) 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): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C2, E.) K. Lau
80C. Introduction to University Discourse: Communicating Diversity for a Just Society Writing Intensive 1. F
Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines historical and contemporary aspects of multiculturalism in the U.S. Explores how social inequality based on ethnicity, race, class, and gender occurs among all levels of society. More writing-intensive than course 80A; prerequisite to course 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: Communicating Diversity for a Just Society Writing Intensive 2. W
Continues to provide practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking, and to examine issues relating to multiculturalism, diversity, and power. 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
80H. Rainbow Theater Cultural Studies. S
Introduction to multicultural theater and multicultural plays that aims to bring cultural awareness to all students interested in theater discipline. Students are required to read and critically analyze contemporary plays of color with emphasis on race and culture in contemporary American society. Enrollment limited to 40. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, E.) D. Williams
93. Field Study. F,W,S
Supervised off-campus study conducted under the immediate and direct guidance of a faculty supervisor. To be used primarily by lower-division students doing part-time off-campus study. Prerequisite(s): approval of student's adviser, certification of adequate preparation, approval of provost. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
94F. Group Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
A program of independent study arranged between a group of students and a faculty instructor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
95. Directed Reading. F,W,S
Directed reading on selected topics in literature. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
99. Tutorial. F,W,S
Individual study for lower-division students directed by a fellow of Oakes. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99F. Independent Study (2 credits). F,W,S
Independent study on various topics to be arranged between student and instructor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
150. Gays and Lesbians in the United States. W
Examines the diverse social and cultural contexts in which gay and lesbian identities are constructed and expressed. Provides an overview of current themes in gay and lesbian history: the sex-gender system, sexuality and sexual identity, the coming-out experience, gay and lesbian subcultures, sexual roles, politics, legal recognition of relationships, religion, mental and physical health in the gay/lesbian community, and gay activism. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior Oakes College members. Enrollment limited to 30. P. Longo
192. Directed Student Teaching. F,W,S
Teaching a lower-division seminar under faculty supervision. (See course 42.) Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing in Oakes; a proposal supported by a faculty member willing to supervise. The Staff
193. Field Study. F,W,S
Supervised off-campus study conducted under the immediate and direct guidance of a faculty supervisor. To be used primarily by upper-division students doing part-time off-campus study. Prerequisite(s): approval of student's adviser, certification of adequate preparation, approval of provost. If taking two or more such courses in any one quarter, must obtain approval of academic adviser. The Staff
195. Senior Thesis. F,W,S
Senior thesis related to college-sponsored individual majors. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Sponsoring faculty must be member of individual major committee. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
198. Independent Field Study. F,W,S
College-sponsored individual study programs off campus for which faculty supervision is not in person (e.g., supervision is by correspondence). Up to three such courses may be taken for credit in any one quarter. Prerequisite(s): approval of the student's adviser, certification of adequate preparation, and approval by provost. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Individual study for junior and senior members of Oakes College directed by a fellow of Oakes. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Independent Study (2 credits). F,W,S
Independent study on various topics to be arranged between student and instructor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Revised: 09/01/13
