HON 109 - First Year Seminar - Honors**

Credits: 2

First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity, and the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the discipline-specific careers and their role in society. Notes: **Course meets IGR #1

This course is designed as an introduction to the Honors College student experience, and, more broadly to students’ first year experience at SDSU. Built around themes of ethics, diversity and empowerment, the course will include practical examination of Honors approaches to general education, contracted courses, colloquium, and independent study, along with integration of the Honors experience with students’ academic major(s) and university experience. Instruction will include lecture, guest speakers, discussion and group work. Student reading, writing, reflection over course material and engagement in the classroom and broader university community will be emphasized throughout. Appropriate educational technologies will be utilized in support of the course objectives.

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