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Information Competence in the Freshmen Interest Group
Related Course Syllabi
Information Competence in the Freshmen Interest Group
Related Course Syllabi
Sonoma State University is currently offering incoming freshmen students the
opportunity to participate in a unique academic housing option called the Freshman
Interest Group, a program designed to create a personalized and interactive
in-class and out-of-class experience by bringing what is learned in the classroom
to life. Based on different academic interests, the FIG program intentionally
creates a learning environment that recognizes how some of the most powerful
learning in college occurs outside the classroom. All students enrolled in a
given FIG will live together in a set of apartments on campus. Each FIG has
established a block consisting of one to three core classes that all FIG student
are enrolled in together. These classes relate to the theme of the FIG and fulfill
requirements of the related majors. Classes are integrated into the programs
and activities offered in the residential community. Stronger faculty/student
interaction and easily accessible study groups are the two most obvious benefits
of the FIG program.
In every FIG, one of the core courses consists of a themed Freshman Seminar
(University 102) designed to be the cornerstone of the FIG experience. The Freshman
Seminar will not only support student learning in the related blocked classes
but also facilitate communication between instructors and students and organize
activities designed to further student knowledge of the various academic options
available to them according to their individual interests.
This year, as part of the Freshman Seminar class, FIG students will be participating
in a unique program entitled "Information Competence
in the Freshman Interest Group," sponsored by the CSU
Chancellor's Office. Working in conjunction with SSU Librarians,
the Educational Mentoring Teams teaching each FIG have developed
research projects designed to introduce students to the basic
skills of information competence.
During the Fall 2001 semester, there will be five Freshman Interest Groups at
Sonoma State:
Business
and Economics
>An introduction to the study of
business and economics focusing on career opportunities and
current issues such as the impact of technology. The FIG
Freshman Seminar is taught by Sarah Dove (Business) and a
peer advisor.
Block courses:
The course syllabus for the Freshman Seminar and its related
Research Project Description may be accessed by clicking
on the links above.
Pre-Health Professions
A gateway to the field of health care providing coursework intentionally
selected to help students gain entry into doctoral health
profession programs as well as exposure to current issues
in the field. The FIG Freshman Seminar is taught by Julie
Bright (Biology) and a peer advisor.
Block courses:
The course syllabus for the Freshman Seminar and its related
Research Project Description may be accessed by clicking
on the links above.
Education K-12
A doorway to teaching K-12 in the twenty-first century. Coursework
will be relevant to the advising pathways offered for the
multiple subjects integrated bachelors/credential program
and the integrated bachelors/single subject credential program
now offered at Sonoma State. The FIG Freshman Seminar is taught
by Vicki Vescio (Education) and a peer advisor.
Block courses:
The course syllabus for the Freshman Seminar and its related Research
Project Description may be accessed by clicking on the link
above.
Global Languages, Global Issues
An exploration of current global issues for students interested in
world cultures who plan to study a second language and or
Global Studies. Particular emphasis will be placed on future
options for study abroad and opportunities to serve the global
community in students' future professional lives. The FIG
Freshman Seminar is taught by Suzanne Toczyski (Modern Languages
and Literatures) and Jacki Miner, peer advisor with a double
major in Spanish and Psychology.
Block courses:
The course syllabus for the Freshman Seminar and its related Research
Project Description may be accessed by clicking on the link
above.
California: Environment and Imagination
How have writers, artists, naturalists, geologists, environmentalists,
photographers, filmmakers, architects, and geographers imagined
and constructed California spaces? An exciting introduction
to Sonoma County's natural environment, complete with field
trips. The FIG Freshman Seminar is taught by Marilyn Cannon
(Biology) and a peer advisor.
Block courses:
The course syllabus for the Freshman Seminar and its related Research
Project Description may be accessed by clicking on the links
above.
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