Students in the “CSI: Community of Student Investigators” Learning Community will analyze the inherent patterns found in society by applying concepts used in the disciplines of mathematics, sociology and communication. You will learn to use critical thinking skills introduced and honed in BSC 101 and in College Writing 101 to deconstruct media messages and construct arguments in the core courses.
As such, in your investigations, you will dig deeper and look closer at social life and explore elements of basic questions such as, “How do people live together peacefully?” The mission of this learning community is to scrutinize every clue and reject the obvious. Critical questions are asked and research is conducted so that the heart of an issue related to personal identity can be analyzed to see how personal biases and assumptions are embraced or debunked. Join the cadre of intellectual sleuths who not only ask the questions “Why?” and “Why not?” in the quest for intellectual honesty, but who also seek ways to become engaged and connected to the community by asking “What can I do about this?” Various academic, cultural, and social activities are planned for the fall semester.
Course Schedule:
- MAT 103– Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
Prof. Abdollah Hajikandi, Math Department - COM 100 - Media Literacy
Prof. Joseph Marren, Communication Department - SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Dr. Amitra Hodge, Sociology Department - BSC 101 - Foundations of Inquiry
Dr. Susan Mary Paige, University College - CWP 101 - College Writing I
Prof. Ed Taylor, College Writing Program - UNC 101- Integrated Hour
Team taught by all faculty members
