Stevenson College
2018-19 General Catalog
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Lower-Division Courses
1. Academic Literacy and Ethos: Self and Society. 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. Examines the roots of modern society using diverse religious texts and major classical and modern philosophical works. Enrollment is restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 30. The Staff
2. Self and Society 2. W
Winter quarter of Stevenson's core course continues development of analytical writing, critical reading, and effective speaking in exploring conflicts inherent in modern society. Investigates themes of colonization, race, gender, class, and cultural conflict. (Formerly course 81A.) Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): TA.) The Staff
10. Skills for College and Beyond (2 credits). S
Applications of practical skills for effective, meaningful study in the context of a full, busy life. Topics include learning styles, time management, test preparation, and life balance. Specific techniques for efficient reading comprehension, note-taking, memorization, and self-assessment are introduced. Enrollment restricted to college members and by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 15. C. Camblin
11A. Experiential Leadership Program Core Course: Tools for Leadership and Conflict Resolution (2 credits). F
Experiential Leadership Program certificate course where students gain skills and confidence to lead groups; develop a leadership mindset; build tools for communication, conflict resolution, and receiving feedback; cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment. Course includes one-day high ropes adventure team-building field activity. Students are billed for a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Allen-Brower
11B. ELP Core Course: Leadership From the Inside Out, Networking and Professionalism (2 credits). F,W,S
Skilled leadership isn't just what you do, it is who you are! Explore temperament, character, and tools for self-reflection. Includes tools for networking, professionalism, goal-setting, and taking action. This Experiential Leadership Program Certificate course includes the Skyline to Sea team-building adventure hike. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Allen-Brower
11C. ELP Core Course: Tone-Setting and Leading with Cultural/Emotional Intelligence (2 credits). S
Gain tools to lead with awareness and the capacity to relate to and work across cultures, and to set structure, feelings, and purpose that support groups and teams. Experiential Leadership Program Certification course. Includes a one-day kayak field activity. No kayaking experience is necessary. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Allen-Brower
12. ELP Elective Course: Risk Management and Social Justice Through the Lens of Outdoor Leadership (2 credits). F,W,S
Gain leadership skills, confidence, and competence. Focus is on leading and teaching in a wilderness setting, wilderness risk management, exploring social justice in outdoor education, and cultivating a safe, inclusive environment. This Experiential Leadership Program Certificate course includes a weekend backpack trip. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Allen-Brower
13. Leadership Spring Break Intensive: Backpacking the Canyons of Southern Utah (2 credits). W
This 10-day expedition through red rock canyons at Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument focuses on working effectively in teams, cultivating an inclusive environment, leadership development, good expedition behavior, Leave-No-Trace practices, and best-practices in backpacking skills. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment is by instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 10. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) M. Allen-Brower
16. Stevenson Community Garden (2 credits). *
Hands-on course in ecological horticulture at the Stevenson garden. Students grow the Stevenson community through gardening and projects focused on building a healthy and regenerative local-foods culture. Enrollment by interview only. Enrollment restricted to Stevenson College members. Enrollment limited to 16. D. Shaw
18. Eighteenth Century Kabalistic Thought and Literature (2 credits). *
Emphasis on analyzing (translations of) original text to explore critical areas of kabalistic thought, including tzimtzum, the sefirot, theodicy, and hermeneutics. S. Chein
21. Citizens and Nations: Self and Society in the 19th Century (2 credits). *
A reading seminar focusing on a set of key texts. Examines how the political and industrial revolutions of the 19th century fundamentally transformed the relationships between individuals and their respective societies. Enrollment is restricted to Stevenson College members. Enrollment limited to 20. K. Silver
22. Self and Society in Classical Social Theory (2 credits). *
Reading seminar focusing on a set of key texts from classical social theory. Explores the transition from traditional to modern societies. Authors addressed may include Locke, Rousseau, de Tocqueville, Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Enrollment is restricted to Stevenson College members. Enrollment limited to 20. K. Silver
23. Monsters and the Monstrous in the Early British Novel. *
Examines figurations of monsters and the monstrous in the 18th- and 19th-Century British novel to explore the function of monsters as cultural tools for affirming and subverting social boundaries. (General Education Code(s): TA.) S. Sweat
24A. Cultural Intelligence: Developing a Higher CQ (Cultural Intelligence) (2 credits). *
We begin by examining the three basic facets involved in developing one's cultural intelligence (CQ): cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Topics include: complexities of intercultural communication; importance of cultural self-identity and filters; power and privilege; and their impact on one's perceptions. (Formerly course 24.) Enrollment limited to 18. D. Smith
24B. Developing Facilitation Skills for Cultural Intelligence (2 credits). *
Presents six dimensions of facilitation: goal development, cognitive aspects, confronting resistance, managing emotions, methods of learning, and creating a supportive and respectful climate. Students practice different styles of facilitation to learn which one(s) fit their personal styles and goal(s) for any given workshop. The importance of developing "cultural intelligence" is presented as well. Students must be available to facilitate diversity trainings. Enrollment by instructor consent. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. D. Smith
26. Navigating the Research University (2 credits). F,W,S
Explores critical engagement in education in the context of a research university. Introduces first-year issues and success strategies and ways to participate in the institution's academic life. Investigates strategies for clarifying education goals and devising a plan for success. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Porter 26 or Kresge 26. Enrollment is restricted to first-year students. M. Rizzo
30. Thesis Writing and Editing (2 credits). *
Identifies and examines the assumptions, expectations, and formats of writing in students' fields, with the goal of beginning—or continuing—academic research. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Composition requirement. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior college members and by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 25. A. Weaver
33. Self and Society Examined Through Ethical Dilemmas (2 credits). *
Examines ethical dilemmas in contemporary topics, such as the status of moral principles during warfare; animal rights and the ethics of eating meat; privacy in the age of the Internet; imprisonment and rehabilitation; legal and illegal immigration; same-sex marriage; and health care. The Staff
35. Everyday Ethics for College Life (2 credits). *
Exploration of and reflection on everyday values and virtues such as integrity, open-mindedness, honesty, and community. Objectives include learning how to think about moral dilemmas and how to begin drafting one's own code of ethics. Enrollment is restricted to college members. Enrollment limited to 20. C. Camblin
36. Women in the Bible. *
A seminar-style course intended to sharpen analytical skills by critically analyzing biblical narratives about women: stories about heroism, betrayal, love, loyalty, infidelity, motherhood, and leadership. Students explore biblical personalities and perspectives, analyzing how these are conveyed in the biblical narrative. Enrollment limited to 15. (General Education Code(s): TA.) S. Chein
40. The Self Under Moral Siege: Challenges for the Individual in 20th-Century Totalitarian Europe (2 credits). *
Examines how individuals and communities confronted dilemmas when laws, state ideology, and war challenged traditional morality. Themes include: ethics, responsibility, victimhood, moral compromise, retribution, and reconciliation. Enrollment priority given to Stevenson College students. Enrollment limited to 22. The Staff
41. Spirituality in a Modern World (2 credits). *
Investigates scientific and pragmatic perspectives on spirituality from William James to Fritjof Capra. Explores spirituality in Western and Eastern traditions from Martin Buber to Pema Chodron. Students analyze, support, and articulate their spiritual positions in a culminating paper. Enrollment is restricted to Stevenson College members. Enrollment limited to 20. C. Camblin
42. Student-Directed Seminar. F,W,S
Seminars taught by upper-division students under faculty supervision (see course 192). The Staff
50A. Stevenson Alumni Careers in Law (2 credits). S
Connecting Stevenson students with alumni who provide practical advice for careers in law. Topics covered include the variety of career possibilities in law, preparing for law school, internships, networking, applying for jobs, and interviewing. Enrollment is restricted to College members. G. Childers
50B. Stevenson Alumni Careers in Science and Technology (2 credits). S
Connecting Stevenson students with alumni who provide practical advice for careers in science and technology. Topics covered include internships, graduate school, networking, applying for jobs, interviewing, and adapting to a rapidly changing job market. Enrollment is restricted to College members. G. Childers
80F. Academic Success in the College Core Course (3 credits). F
Provides support for reading, understanding, and engaging with difficult Core texts; models and facilitates college-level discussion; provides instruction in collaborative processes; encourages community-building with the college; and helps acclimate students to university culture. Enrollment is restricted to first-year Stevenson students who have been placed in the Multilingual Curriculum. Enrollment limited to 25. C. Camblin
80G. Self and Society Through Film. *
Uses feature films and documentaries to address and discuss perspectives of "self and society." Films include Star Wars, The Hunger Games, and The Matrix. (General Education Code(s): IM.) K. MacClaren
80H. Rainbow Theater: An Introduction to Multicultural Theater. F
Introduction to Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and African American plays through reading of major authors, discussion of social and historical context of their work, and development of a production of a one-act play from each cultural group. In-depth examination of key historical context of these three cultural groups. Video presentations followed by class discussion. Enrollment by audition. Enrollment limited to 80. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): ER.) D. Williams
80T. Self and Society for Transfer Students. *
Condensed version of Stevenson's core course for transfer students. Develops analytical writing, critical reading, and effective speaking by considering influential philosophical works while exploring cultural conflicts in modern society. Themes include imperialism, racism, and class conflict. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to college members. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff
86. Leading Social Change (2 credits). S
Offers students the knowledge and skills required to lead diverse teams. Topics include the social-change model of leadership and principles of collaboration. Geared toward Cowell and Stevenson Residential Assistants, but students interested in the topics may take the course with permission from the instructor. (Also offered as Cowell College 86. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) B. Redding
90. The Nuclear Pacific. F
Examines the history of nuclear weapons and nuclear power in the Pacific region from 1945 to 2013. Students do research on nuclear science, medicine, energy, and weapons testing and their social, political, demographic, and environmental impacts. Enrollment is restricted to College Scholar Students. Enrollment limited to 25. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): PE-T.) A. Christy
96. Theory and Practice of Peer-Guided Learning for Tutors and Learning Assistants (2 credits). F,W,S
Provides first-time tutors and supplemental-instruction learning assistants with the theoretical background and practical interactive teaching and learning strategies essential for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective peer-guided learning. (Formerly Education 96.) N. Bhattacharya
Upper-Division Courses
120. Self and Society: Teaching Practicum. W
Each student facilitates one of the discussion sections of Stevenson 81A or attends lectures, and meets with staff for practicum on the teaching process. Prerequisite(s): qualifications as determined by instructor at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 5. C. Camblin
121. Advanced Research and Strategic Planning for Graduate School. *
Guided by a faculty mentor, students engage in an advanced research experience including developing a research proposal, conducting research, and writing and presenting a research paper. Students also prepare for graduate school by practicing the graduate school application process. Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Educational Opportunity Programs faculty mentor program. Enrollment also restricted to junior and senior majors in the Divisions of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Enrollment limited to 20. The Staff
192. Directed Student Teaching. F,W,S
Teaching of a lower-division seminar under faculty supervision (see course 42). Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing and a proposal supported by a faculty member willing to supervise. The Staff
193. Field Study. F,W,S
Provides for individual programs of study, sponsored by the college and performed off-campus. This course may be counted for up to three courses of credit in any quarter. Prerequisite(s): approval of student's adviser and the academic preceptor, and, in the case of full-time study, the board of studies supervising the major. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
194. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
A program of independent study arranged between a group of students and a faculty instructor. Enrollment restricted to members of Stevenson College. Enrollment limited to 12. The Staff
194F. Group Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
A program of independent study arranged between a group of students and a faculty instructor. Course designed for members of Stevenson College. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
198. Independent Field Study. F,W,S
Provides for 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, approval by the academic preceptor. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
198F. Independent Field Study (2 credits). F,W,S
Provides for 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 take for credit in any one quarter. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Requires approval of the student's adviser and academic preceptor. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Individual projects carried out under the supervision of a Stevenson faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Individual projects carried out under the supervision of a Stevenson faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Revised: 07/15/18
