NGCSU Learning Communities Fall 2008

Linked Courses:

• PSYC 1101: Introduction to Psychology (CRN: 9563), 3 credit hours
  MWF 1:25 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• ENGL 1101: English Composition I (CRN: 9334), 3 credit hours
  TR 11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

Faculty:
Dr. Joyce Stavick, English
Dr. Michele Hill, Psychology and Sociology

In "Leaders' Secrets," you will enter the inner circle to study the ways in which leaders think and strategize for success. Are you a cadet who wants to understand the ways of influence? Join us. If you sometimes struggle to write well, you will want to sign up for this safe learning environment. Both verbal and written skills are needed to be successful as a leader in college and beyond.

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Linked Courses:

• SPAN 1002: Elementary Spanish (CRN: 8880), 3 credit hours
  TR 8:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
• SOCI 1101: Introduction to Sociology (CRN: 9569), 3 credit hours
  TR 11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

Faculty:
Dr. Elizabeth Combier, Modern Languages
Dr. Leo Mundy, Psychology and Sociology

Controversy and conflict are everywhere, whether in film or in real life. We all live the drama of our existence. In this learning community, you will learn the similarities and differences in controversy and conflict for Hispanic people in the United States and in Mexico . From the bedroom to the boardroom, from Acapulco to Dahlonega, Dr. Mundy and Dr. Combier will guide you through the drama of Hispanic existence, focusing on the economic, religious, political, family and sexual cultures of people who speak Spanish in two very different countries.

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Linked Courses:

• UNIV 1000: Freshman Experience (CRN: 9307), 2 credit hours
  MW 11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
• BIOL 1260: Environmental Science (CRN: 8638), 3 credit hours
  MWF 1:25 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• BIOL 1260L: Environmental Science Lab (CRN: 9043), 1 credit hour
  T 5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
• PHED 1000: Wellness (CRN: 9555), 3 credit hours
  TR 2:20 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• ENGL 1101: English Composition I (CRN: 9339), 3 credit hours
  MW 5:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

Faculty:
Ms. Kelly West, Biology
Ms. Laurie Jossey, Physical Education
Dr. Donna Gessell, English
Ms. Alyson Paul, Residence Life

Students will study current environmental issues linked to personal health. Through 12 hours of integrated core courses, students will learn the implications of making personal choices affecting human health and their ecological footprints. This course is for students who will commit to engaging Environmental Science and Wellness issues in depth; writing assignments, presentations, and off-campus experiences will reinforce the content taught throughout the learning community.

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Linked Courses:

• PSYC 1101: Introduction to Psychology (CRN: 9385), 3 credit hours
  TR 2:20 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• CSCI 1250: Information Technologies (CRN: 9517), 3 credit hours
  MWF 11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
• UNIV 1000: Freshman Experience (CRN: 9578), 2 credit hours
  Online Course: Time - TBA

Faculty:
Dr. Markus Hitz, Computer Science
Dr. Chuck Robertson, Psychology

The Collaborative Knowledge Development community is designed to aid learning by taking advantage of new technology that allows for communication and collaboration. In addition to satisfying core requirements and learning about Psychology and Computer Science, we will be creating an online social community where faculty and students will interact outside of the classroom using blogs, instant messaging, social bookmarking tools, and other web environments. Everyone accepted into this community will be working together to be successful and you will develop friendships with students and faculty that will last a lifetime. No technology skills are needed to join this community, just openness to learning.

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Is Early Childhood/Special Education your intended major? If so, the School of Education provides you with multiple opportunities to become an informed professional, one who speaks more than one language and appreciates different cultures, by offering two Learning Communities where intensive Spanish is learned in a fun, challenging, and exciting environment. For additional information about these two Learning Communities, contact Dr. Carmen Mas at (706) 864-1857 or cmas@ngcsu.edu.

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First Community : Professional Behavior/Ethics

Linked Courses:

• Spanish 1001: Beginning Spanish (CRN: 9590), 3 credit hours
  MWF 8:00 a.m. -  8:55 a.m.
• Spanish 1002: Elementary Spanish (CRN:8987), 3 credit hours
  MWF 9:05 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• Political Science 1101: American Government (CRN: 8917), 3 credit hours
  MWF 10:10 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
• Education 2130: Exploring Teaching and Learning (CRN: 9586), 3 credit hours
  TR 2:20 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Faculty:
Ms. Martha Fritchley
Ms. Mariana Stone
Mr. Derek Sutton

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Second Community : Global Communities

(NOTE: Students must have completed two years of high school Spanish to enroll in this Learning Community.)

Linked Courses:

• Spanish 1002: Elementary Spanish (CRN: 9621), 3 credit hours
  MWF 10:10 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
• Spanish 2001: Intermediate Spanish I (CRN:8989), 3 credit hours
  MWF 11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
• Education 2110: Critical/Contemporary Issues in Education (CRN: 9587), 3 credit hours
  MWF 1:25 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• Education 2120: Exploring the Sociological Perspective in Education (CRN: 9591), 3 credit hours
  TR 9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Faculty:
Ms. Mariana Stone
Other Faculty - TBA