College Nine
Lower-Division Courses
80A. International and Global Perspectives:
A Writing and Discussion Seminar. F
Addresses contemporary issues in the world including cultural practices,
international and interethnic conflicts, human rights, and global economics.
Taught in small seminar with emphasis on discussion and developing writing
skills. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in Writing 10 required.
Enrollment limited to 22. Enrollment restricted to first-year College
Nine members who have not passed Subject A. (Formerly A World
of Possibilities Writing Seminar.) (General Education Code: T3-Social
Sciences.) The Staff
80B. International and Global Perspectives: A Writing and Discussion
Seminar. F
Addresses contemporary issues in the world including cultural practices,
international and interethnic conflicts, human rights, and global economics.
Taught in small seminar with emphasis on discussion and developing writing
skills. Prerequisite(s): passed Subject A. Enrollment limited to 22. Enrollment
restricted to first-year College Nine members. (Formerly A World of
Possibilities Writing Seminar.) (General Education Code: T3-Social
Sciences.) The Staff
80H. International and Global Perspectives: A Writing and Discussion
Seminar (Honors Section). F
Addresses contemporary issues in the world including cultural practices,
international and interethnic conflicts, human rights, global economics,
and ecology. Taught in small seminar with emphasis on discussion and developing
writing skills. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor; first-year
College Nine students selected for this honors version of first-quarter
seminar on basis of application submitted prior to fall quarter; satisfaction
of Subject A requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. Enrollment restricted
to first-year College Nine members. (Formerly World of Possibilities
Writing Seminar: Honors Section.) (General Education Code: T3-Social
Sciences.) The Staff
85. Exploring a World of Possibilities Workshop (2 credits). W
Series of presentations, films, and workshops that address social, cultural,
political, and environmental issues both globally and within particular
regions across the world. Enrollment limited to 20. Enrollment restricted
to College Nine members. The Staff
86. College Leadership Development (2 credits). S
Students newly appointed into leadership positions at College Nine explore
the concept of leadership relating to college’s theme of International
and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): current College Nine student
leader; permission of instructor. R. Bauman, S. O'Shea
Upper-Division Courses
191. Teaching a World of Possibilities. F,WUndergraduates at upper-division level participate in teaching discussion groups for College Nine 80 (F) or 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 limited to 20. Enrollment restricted to College Nine juniors or seniors. The Staff
193. Field Study. F,W,S
Provides college members opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by working as interns in a community agency or business for 10–12 hours per week. They are trained and supervised by a professional on site. A faculty sponsor also meets regularly with each student to provide supervision and guidance and works with the student in writing an academic paper relevant to the practicum. Prerequisite(s): approval of student's adviser and the provost. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior college members. May be repeated for credit. A. Asher
193F. Field Study (2 credits). F,W,S
Provides college members opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by working as interns in a community agency or business for 4–5 hours per week. They are trained and supervised by a professional on site. A faculty sponsor also meets regularly with each student to provide supervision and guidance and works with the student in writing an academic paper relevant to the practicum. Prerequisite(s): approval of student's adviser and the provost. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior college members. May be repeated for credit. A. Asher
199. Independent Study. 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. Prerequisite(s): approval of adviser and provost. Enrollment restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Independent Study (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. Prerequisite(s): approval of adviser and provost. Enrollment restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff