6 courses with the subject GEN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GEN 1000First Year Inquiry3
Fall and Spring Semesters This first-year course introduces students to the liberal arts through examination of topical, relevant, real- world issues through a focused disciplinary and broader interdisciplinary perspective. Using common readings, speakers, and information drawn from liberal arts disciplines, students will explore their own ideas and assumptions while discussing ways in which information offers deeper understanding and insight into their lived experiences – personal or educational. Additionally, throughout the course, information literacy and portfolio development will be introduced as students retrieve and evaluate information, and demonstrate their learning. 381 / 615
Focuses on the importance of internationalism in the twenty-first century, and on the value of study abroad experiences to increase a student’s understanding of the world. The course examines culture from domestic and cross-cultural perspectives and students will consider aspects of living in a foreign country while studying abroad. Students will also focus on finding an appropriate study abroad program that meets their personal and academic needs. In addition, students will research the country of choice for an optimal study abroad experience. Topics will include global and self-awareness, values and culture, stereotypes and generalizations, foreign educational culture, program options for study abroad and re-integration upon return. Presentation, reading and writing skills will be enhanced, and online discussions will be ongoing as students will share what they learn as they research potential study abroad sites. This course meets the Curry Core International/Global Interdependence requirement.
Fall and Spring Semesters This course emphasizes the integration of ideas and knowledge in Liberal Arts disciplines and is the culminating experience in the general education curriculum at Curry College. A thematic approach using readings, discussions, and examinations of work included in the Portfolio, the course provides students with an in- depth, personal understanding of the many sensible if sometimes subtle connections among liberal arts disciplines, the value of a Liberal Arts education, and ways to integrate Liberal Arts learning further into their studies. This course may be retaken for elective credit. and Social Sciences.
