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UNC 101 FRESHMAN SEMINAR
A Class to Give New StudentsThe Best Possible Start in College
The Facts
2 elective credits that count toward graduation
Traditional grading system, A-F Offered the first 10 weeks of Autumn
Semester Small classes (15-16 students) Taught by instructors with graduate
degrees Interdisciplinary Diverse classmates—all ability levels Register on Cyberbear, listed under UNC
(Undergraduate Advising Center)
What’s the Class Like?
Reading essays about art, science, and culture from the textbook Making Sense.
Student-led discussion of readings. Small-group or partner projects; lots of
student interaction. Informal, non-threatening classroom
atmosphere. Writing, both formally and informally. Opportunity for artistic expression.
What Will Students Do in the Class?
Read for detail and synthesis Build good discussions for classmates Frame good questions for discussion Practice civil discourse Hone writing in various formats Develop research questions Acquire information literacy Identify personal academic interests Discover their academic identity Envision what direction their lives will take
What are the Academic Benefits?
Public speaking in a non-threatening atmosphere.
Opportunity to work on their personal writing issues, whether or not the student is a strong writer.
Focus on developing strong, clear arguments in writing.
One-on-one attention and mentoring with instructor for any need of the student—specific class projects, research ideas, major choice, professional goals.
What are the Personal Benefits?
Acculturation to College ~ we’re not in high school any more!
A small classroom with a caring instructor. Safety as they experiment with their new
scholarly identities. Academic bootstrapping: we demystify the
Arcana of Academia (thus eliminating the Scary Factor).
Students have the opportunity to bring their experience, opinions, and insights into the classroom.
So, how do I, an out-of-it and irrelevant parent, suggest
this class to my hip and independent kid?
“Exclusive” marketing: we only have room for 100 students!
Remember, the class only lasts 10 weeks! It’s not an easy class, but it’s laid-back
and the instructors are guaranteed to be, if not cool, at least friendly and approachable.
The Freshman Seminar Blog
www.freshmanseminar.wordpress.com
Instructor Profiles Links to Instructor's Blogs Sample Syllabi Student Testimonials Sample Lectures Class Links
Class Blogs
Contact Information
Mary Groom-Hall
Multicultural Advisor and Freshman Seminar Coordinator
[email protected](406) 243-2851
