GENL 203 - Presidential Scholars Seminar

1 Credits: (1 lecture)

Course Description
The course introduces students to the scholarly community in a way that bridges to later experiences in their chosen majors and facilitates students’ adjustment to the high expectations, demanding workload, increased academic liberties and other aspects of college life.  Students will grapple with multiple important questions regarding goals, values, and experiences.

Prerequisite Enrollment in the Presidential Scholars program.

A. Demonstrate critical thinking. 

B. Practice effective college level skills in reading, writing, studying, and library research.  

C. Explain personal values as guiding principles of their actions.  

D. Demonstrate ethical conduct. 

E. Evaluate how a person’s culture influences his/her view of the world. 

F. Develop effective time management skills.

Content
Students can expect a variety of classroom activities including: 

A. Lecture. 

B. Discussion.    

Student Evaluation
The objectives will be evaluated as follows: 

A. Written assignments and exercises 

B. Written assignment and exercises 

C. Written assignments and exercises 

D. Class participation and interaction 

E. Written assignments and exercises 

F. Written assignments and exercises