College Nine
2015-16 General Catalog
College Office
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http://collegenine.ucsc.edu/
For college description and list of faculty, see Colleges.
Lower-Division Courses
70. Colleges Nine and Ten Community Garden (2 credits). F,W,S
Students in this course design and build a new community garden at Colleges Nine and Ten. Students engage in a collaborative design process with campus stakeholders; learn hands-on skills and community gardening best practices; and build regenerative social and ecological systems. Enrollment restricted to College Nine and College Ten students. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
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 including economic globalization, human rights, international and inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration. More writing intensive than course 80A; prerequisite to 80D. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement and who scored a 5 or lower on the Analytical Writing and Placement Exam. 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
80F. International and Global Issues (2 credits). F
Develops each student's ability to explore their own creative output in order to convey their background, experiences, and perspectives, as well as to inspire community dialog around cultural competency and international/global issues. Enrollment is restricted to first-year College Nine students who have been placed in the Multilingual Curriculum. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff
80L. College Nine Core Film Course (2 credits). F
Complements the College Nine core course. The films and readings explore the theme of International and Global Perspectives 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. 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 the college's theme of International and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): current College Nine student leader; permission of instructor. The Staff
90. Intercultural Understanding (2 credits). F
Provides an opportunity to enhance the intercultural experience, increase cultural competency, promote further understanding, and examine the various trends facing a uniquely diverse community. Geared toward U.S. and international students affiliated with the International Living Center. Enrollment by instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 50. The Staff
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. Enrollment restricted to College Nine members. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
105. Researching Food Sovereignty. *
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
106. Israel and Palestine: Pathways to a Deeper Understanding (2 credits). *
Explores, and seeks to provide a deeper understanding of, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through materials and guest speakers that offer varying perspectives. Self-reflection and structured communication facilitate the positive exchange of ideas and views. Enrollment by permission of instructor. The Staff
112A. Model United Nations Part A: A Group Seminar (2 credits). W
Introduces the Model United Nations. Students learn parliamentary procedure and U.N. protocols, as well as how to research and present position papers to the general assembly. Students learn resolution writing, alliance building, and persuasive speech. (Formerly course 112, Model United Nations: A Group Seminar) Enrollment limited to 35. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
112B. Model United Nations Part B: International Crises (2 credits). S
Students are assigned a country to represent in the U.N. Three international crises allow students to present position papers, make speeches, and debate the issues. Prerequisite(s): course 112A. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
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 Global Action. W
Undergraduates at upper-division level participate in teaching discussion groups for 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. Tutorial. 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. Tutorial (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: 09/01/15
