Liberal Studies
LS 100T. Topics in Liberal Studies
Open to Liberal Studies majors only. Issues and topics in Liberal Studies.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
LS 110WS. Writing in the K-8 Classroom
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 56 units; Completion of the lower-division writing requirement (G.E. A2). Enrollment limited to Liberal Studies majors. This course explores teaching writing in the K-8 classroom. This course is a writing intensive (W) course. In addition, service-learning (S-L) is an integral component of this course involving at least 20+ hours of work with children and reflections over the course of the semester. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
LS 111. Literacies, Languages, and Literature
This course explores the teaching of Literacies, Languages, and Literature while examining theories, research, and practices of literacies, this course will provide an introduction to literacy assessment and instructional approaches to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Through guiding principles of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), students will develop knowledge of children's literature and explore ways to integrate children's literature into elementary curricula.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
LS 115. Understanding and Applying Social Science Content, Pedagogy, & Technology in K-12
This Liberal Studies capstone course presents students with a framework for Social Science teaching and learning that is relevant to and embedded in the needs of diverse learners in California's Central Valley. Universal Access is a concept that encompasses planning for the greatest diversity of students from the beginning of planning, rather that adapting a reactive manner. (Formerly EHD 180T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
LS 120. Community-Based Learning in STEM
Prerequisite:Enrollment is limited to seniors who completed 90 units of the Liberal Studies. This course is designed to prepare preservice elementary teachers to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in integrated, learner-centered, and culturally sustainable ways. (Formerly EHD 180T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
UNIV 1. An Introduction to Learning and the University
Assists students to acquire attitudes and skills needed to be effective lifelong learners. Individual and group activities focus on adaptation to change, study skills, goal setting, time management, career planning, information competence, community engagement, health and wellness. Exposure to campus resources. GE Area E.
Units: 3
GE Area: E
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