College Nine

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For college description and list of faculty, see College Nine.

Lower-Division Courses

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

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. (Formerly Global Leadership: A Model United Nations Workshop.) Enrollment restricted to College Nine members. 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 college's theme of International and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): current College Nine student leader; permission of instructor. 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. Co-sponsored by College Nine and The Center for Global, International, and Regional Studies. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit. R. Lipschutz

Upper-Division Courses

191. Teaching Global Action. F,W
Undergraduates 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 restricted to College Nine juniors or seniors. (Formerly Teaching International and Global Issues.) The Staff

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. Approval of provost required. 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. Approval of provost required. Enrollment restricted to upper-division College Nine members. May be repeated for credit. The Staff

* Not offered in 2008-09