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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Freshman
Seminar is a course designed for your first semester at college. The
elective 1-hour course affords you the opportunity to learn and
practice methods helpful for college success in a supportive small
group atmosphere under the guidance of a faculty advisor
This course credit counts toward the 120 hours needed for
graduation.
For
learning or physical accommodations, please notify the instructor at
the beginning of the semester.
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LEARNING
OUTCOMES AND COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students will be knowledgeable about the
skills necessary for an enriched academic experience, have knowledge
of the opportunities offered by the college for involvement and
support, and be aware of the value of diversity among peers.
Goals:
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To promote a
positive academic and social adjustment and assimilation into the
College.
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To improve
student attitudes toward the teaching/learning process and towards
faculty who are responsible for providing this process.
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To introduce
students to American higher education with an emphasis on
Georgetown College's history and traditions and respect for the
ideal of the Liberal Arts.
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To introduce
students to an author through a book discussion, lecture, and a
visit.
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To have
students use such helping resources of the institution as the
Library, Meetinghouse, Wellness Center, Writing Center, and
Tutoring Services.
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To promote
computer literacy and activities involving the use of word
processing/applications, e-mail, Blackboard, and the Internet.
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To provide
students with additional training, practice, experience, and
knowledge in the following skills areas: decision-making, goal
setting, planning, time management, and group/teamwork.
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To enhance
or establish a respect for diversity and tolerance as a member of
the College's family in accordance with the intent and spirit of
the College's Guiding Principles.
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To help
students learn and develop a set of adaptive study, coping,
critical thinking, logical problem-solving, and survival skills.
Individual
faculty advisors will determine most policies for attitude and
participation evaluation. However, the following
policies are universal:
JOURNALS
The
journal will be evaluated for depth of reflective content.
A good journal
entry will contain substantial writing,
illustration, thought, and exploration. An unacceptable
entry will be a "laundry list" of activities done
without details or insight.
Your
journal is due at the beginning of your weekly small group
meeting.
You
are responsible for assignments given on the Freshman Seminar
Web Site. Please check your BLACKBOARD site on a regular
basis. Announcements and/or assignments will be posted
on these pages.
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