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First-year Interest Groups (FIGs)

FIG #6: Diverse Voices/Distinct Voices



FIG Clusters: Fall Quarter
Cluster Description:
Students in this FIG explore the concepts of race, ethnicity and the role of public speaking with a focus on personal empowerment and academic achievement.

Courses

Class
 Instructor 
 Days 
 Time 
 Credits 
 GUR 
Communication Studies 220
Jason Lind
TR
3:00 - 5:20 PM
5
HUM 
Sociology 269
Glenn Tsunokai
MWF
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
5
BCGM 
Seminar 101
Brandon Joseph
TR
2:00 - 2:50 pm
2
 

Total Credits:

12
 

Course Descriptions for Diverse Voices/Distinct Voices

  • Communication Studies 220, Communication Theory, (Jason Lind) 5cr, HUM, CRN: 44058
    Survey of human communication focuses on communication theories, concepts and principles ranging from intrapersonal to interpersonal, group, organizational, rhetorical, intercultural, international and mass communication.
  • Sociology 269, Race and Ethnic Relations, (Glenn Tsunokai) 5cr, BCGM, CRN: 42366
    Introduces students to the sociology of race and ethnic relations in the United States. Surveys racial and ethnic minority groups and provides a historical context for their relative positions in the United States by considering the dynamics of the political and economic climate, racial/ethnic attitudes, interminority relations, and social policy.
  • Seminar 101, Perspectives on Learning, (Brandon Joseph) 2cr, CRN: 41346
    An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. Diverse Voices is a seminar course that was designed to create an opportunity for first-year university students to develop and practice the habits of mind needed for a successful academic career. At its core, the course uses concepts from the disciplines of sociology and communication to allow students to begin to critically analyze texts (including films and articles); a practice that characterizes college level interdisciplinary thinking.

To see descriptions of other courses, see the University Catalog on which you may search for course information using the "binoculars" icon in the PDF viewer (Acrobat Reader).