A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods. A survey of American literature from mid-nineteenth century to the present. A board survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, and personality. This course is an introduction to using personal computers to communicate with individuals and organizations and to access, store, and analyze information.
Emphasis is on exploring the role of technology in present and future learning experiences.
Topics include the digital divide, virtual communities, telecommuting, job search and readiness, e-commerce, globalization, privacy versus security, and intellectual property in cyberspace. Students will use their practical technology skills to create word-processed documents, and electronic presentation, and a web page. Students are expected to engage in philosophical discussion based on primary and secondary texts. Selected faculty will be required to attend an all day orientation in Athens. The summer semester 2001 faculty orientation is on Wednesday, April 25, 2001.