Most RC courses are open to LS&A students and may be used to meet distribution requirements.
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE WAIT LIST PROCEDURES
Residential College students are given priority in all Residential College courses during the Early Registration and registration periods, and from waitlists. RC courses which satisfy specific Residential College graduation requirement are reserved for RC students only (e.g., RC language courses).
Waitlists of Residential College courses are maintained in the Residential College Counseling Office, 134 Tyler, East Quad. When a course fills, students should contact the RC Counseling Office (647-4359) to be placed on a waitlist if one is being maintained.
RC sections of LS&A courses
These sections will be letter graded for all students
Chem 130, Sections 111 General Chemistry, Macroscopic Investigations
& Reaction Principles.
Students must elect lecture Section 100 in conjunction with this course.
See Chemistry 130.
Chem 210 Section 190 Structure & Reactivity.
Students must elect lecture section 211 in conjunction with this course.
See Chemistry 210.
Math 115 Section 110 Analytical Geometry & Calculus.
See Math 115.
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Written and Verbal Expression |
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105. Logic and Language. (4).
(MSA).
Argument is the focus of this course, both in symbols and in language. We
deal with the forms of arguments, the application of them, what makes them
valid or invalid, weak or strong. We do this in two concurrent ways: (a)
Microcosmically, we examine the structure of arguments, what makes them
tick. In the deductive sphere we deal with the relations of truth and validity
to develop the logic of propositions, and enter the logic of quantification.
In the inductive sphere, we deal with argument by analogy, and causal analysis,
and with elementary probability theory. (b) Macrocosmically, we do the analysis
of real arguments in controversial contexts, as they are presented in classical
and contemporary philosophical writing: ethical arguments (in Plato); political
arguments (in J.S. Mill); and legal arguments as they appear in Supreme
Court decisions. In all cases both substance and form are grist for our
mill. (C. Cohen)
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Foreign Language
Intensive Language Courses
Intensive language courses meet in lecture and discussion twice a day four
days a week. The language programs have language lunch tables, coffee hours,
and other social events. There is a language laboratory in the College,
and the language teachers are available for counseling and additional help.
If a student begins a new language, proficiency is usually attained in one
year through the Residential College program.
190 Intensive French I (Belloni),
191 Intensive German I (Shier),
193 Intensive Russian I (A. Makin),
194 Intensive Spanish I (López-Cotin).
The goal of these courses is to provide the student with a basic but solid
knowledge of grammatical structures and syntax, a functional vocabulary,
familiarity with intonation patterns and native pronunciation, and practice
in speaking and writing. Upon completion of Intensive I, the student can
understand simplified written texts of short spoken passages without the
aid of a dictionary, and can carry on a short, elementary conversation.
193/Russian 103. Intensive First-Year
Russian. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled
in Russian 101, 102, 111, or 112. (8). (LR).
See Russian 103. (A. Makin)
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290 Intensive French II (Butler-Borruat),
291 Intensive German II (Shier),
294 Intensive Spanish II (Staff).
The goal of these courses is to expand vocabulary and to master grammatical
structures and syntax to the level of competency required to pass a proficiency
exam. This entails developing the ability to communicate with some ease
with a native speaker, in spoken and written language. Students must be
able to understand the content of texts and lectures of a non-technical
nature, and of a general (non-literary) interest.
310. Accelerated Review-French. Permission
of instructor. (4). (LR).
The goal of this course is to bring students to the level of Proficiency
defined in the brochure "The French Program at the Residential College",
in the four linguistic skills. Students who take RC Core 310 typically have
not reached this level in two or more skills, but do not need RC Core 290
to do so. This course is taught on a semi-tutorial mode with hours arranged
to meet the particular needs of the students. In this course, emphasis is
placed on correctness and fluidity of expression in speaking and in writing.
Speaking skills are developed though weekly conversation sessions on current
topics; personalized pronunciation diagnoses are administered and exercises
prescribed. Writing skills are refined through a review of deficient grammar
points and composition assignments which give students the opportunity to
improve the accuracy and expressiveness of their style. In addition, exposure
to primary source materials (current magazines or newspapers) and to texts
of cultural and literary value develop reading ability and vocabulary. Listening
skills are trained in informal conversational exchanges and in lectures
with note-taking in French. (Anderson-Burack)
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311. Accelerated Review-German. Permission
of instructor. (4). (LR).
This course is designed to meet the individual needs of students who have
not yet passed the German proficiency exam, but who do not require the 8-credit
RC Core 291 to prepare themselves for it. Assignment develop students' mastery
of the 4 skills and improve facility and accuracy of grammar and vocabulary.
The goals of this course are to lead student to an advanced intermediate
level of proficiency and prepare them for RC Core 321.
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314. Accelerated Review-Spanish. (4).
(LR).
This course is designed for students with, a fairly extensive background
in Spanish, who are too advanced for second year intensive, although communicative
competency is deficient in one of the basic language areas which would prevent
success in a readings course. Attention is given to the development of reading
skills through exposure to primary source materials such as magazines and
newspapers. Plays and short stories may also be included. The course includes
periodic listening comprehension tests. Weekly written compositions are
assigned and evaluated for accuracy of expression and style.
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