honors international seminar - spring 2009

Course Description

This Honors seminar will consist of a loosely mediated group discussion seminar about topics relevant to members of the human race. Dr. Barbara Andre will be the course facilitator.

Learning Objectives

• Identify challenges that people face in communication with others over cultural, geographical, and language barriers.
• Develop effective methods of communication that overcome cultural, geographical, or language barriers.
• Develop an understanding of current international issues.
• Expose students to a wide range of cultures and ideas.
• Allow students to work closely with the international students studying at Cal Poly.
• Work in peer groups to come up with solutions to problems and challenges that the international community faces.
• Expose students to opportunities that exist in the international community including travel, study abroad, internships, service learning, and careers.

Course Information
HNRC 400 (0 unit CR/NC)
Day: Mondays
Time: 2:10- 4:00 pm
Location: Library Room 202
Contact Honors Program for a Permission number to enroll