GSS2406

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COLLEGE CULTURE

General Social & Behav Sci-GSSSocial and Behavioral Sciences

Subject Code

GSS

Course Number

2406

Course Description

This course will look at college culture and social life in both historical and contemporary perspective. The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the beliefs and values behind a liberal arts education, and to effect a successful transition into a new college environment. The course will be comprised of four parts: test and film discussion of college culture; cross-college fieldwork in Stockton to discover the significant culture/social focal points; in-depth fieldwork in one cultural/social area of the college; and an on-line blog/diary documenting the transfer experience.

Course Attributes

Values/Ethics-V

Units

4