College Nine
2018-19 General Catalog
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For college description and list of faculty, see Colleges.
Lower-Division Courses
1. Academic Literacy and Ethos: International and Global Perspectives. F
Teaches foundational concepts for intellectual exploration and personal development within an academic community: analysis, critical thinking, metacognition, engagement with others across difference, and self-efficacy. Addresses large-scale political, cultural, and economic issues to inform global citizenship. Enrollment is restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 30. The Staff
70. Colleges Nine and Ten Community Garden (2 credits). F
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 is restricted to College Nine and College Ten students. May be repeated for credit. L. Beckett
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 is 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. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Hutton
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. M. Hutton
91. Global Issues Colloquium (1 credit). 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 is restricted to College Nine members. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit. D. Lau
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 is 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). *
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). *
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 is 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 is 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 is restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Revised: 07/15/18
