FYS-120 First Year Seminar in Social Science
This course will serve as an introduction to social science inquiry. Each seminar will focus on a particular topic, and students will use exploration of that topic to develop the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills needed to fully engage study in sociology, political science, psychology, anthropology, and history. The seminar will also introduce students to practices that are necessary for meaningful learning and academic success, such as self-reflection, mindful study habits, and the use of campus resources.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Pose questions in order to explore a topic, resource, or issue in the social sciences about which they are curious.
- Reflect on their own learning in order to articulate academic and career goals and develop an educational plan to reach those goals.
- Demonstrate information literacy skills designed to enhance academic and personal success.
- Use social science concepts to analyze a specific issue within the overall topic of the course.