CLS 101US  Knowledge and Community: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: First year students (less than 30 credits) only. (F, Sp) Open to first year students

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1. Improve students' ability to:• speak effectively about their ideas in class• take charge of their education by asking and exploring your own questions• prepare and deliver a thoughtful oral presentation• listen effectively • understand diverse points of view • read critically and interpret texts• write a thoughtful college paper about their ideas
2. Strengthen students' habits of critical thinking
3. Expand students' interests in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences
4. Give students the opportunity to come to know a faculty member and other students well
5. Give students the opportunity to enjoy the discussion of ideas in a community of learners