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Harper College Learning Communities Two Courses! Connected Coursework! Better Grades! http://dept.harpercollege.edu/lc Fall 2013 Course Schedule Learning Communities are combined courses in which the instructors have integrated the subject matter from two different courses to provide their students with an enriched learning experience in both courses. Please consider enrolling in a Learning Communities course—students who have taken them often come back for more! The Learning Communities Coordinator would be happy to answer any questions you may have: Eric Rosenthal (
[email protected]) Please visit the Learning Communities Website for more information: http://dept.harpercollege.edu/lc The Web site contains a wealth of more detailed information about all of the advantages of Learning Communities courses. You might also wish to contact the instructors listed below for the courses in which you are interested to get even more detail about the particular courses.
When you do a Class Schedule Search for one of one of the courses in the Learning Community for which you wish to register, do not click the SELECT button on the left. Instead, follow these instructions: Use the Class Schedule Search only to find and record the CRNs for the two classes that constitute the Learning Community for which you want to register. Click “Add to Worksheet.” When you get to “Add Classes Worksheet,” enter both CRNs side-byside before clicking “Submit.”
Fall 2013 Learning Communities You must register for both CRNs at the same time. The Art of Courage: Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Life Explore the complexity of being “uniquely” human in a diverse society! Read, reflect, and write about the extraordinary courage we experience each day by taking responsibility for our actions amidst challenges, making difficult choices, and helping others to create a peaceful and more just world. Composition ENG 098-L01 CRN 33891 TR 2:00-3:15 Peterson F343 p.m. Reading RDG 099-L01 CRN 33890 TR 12:30-1:45 Kulchawik L313 p.m.
Motivation Do you hate reading and writing? Can't tear yourself away from your phone, your Facebook page, or the Harlem Shake video? We'll spend the semester exploring why it's so hard to put down the phone and get homework done, all while reading and responding to interesting articles about motivation and success. MW 11:00Reading RDG 099-L02 CRN 33270 12:15 p.m. Bishop I225 MW 12:30Composition ENG 100-L02 CRN 33269 1:45 p.m. Nitsch I225 You, Your Brain or Facebook: Who’s in charge? Explore what it means to be human in the digital age. Are information overload and digital distractions limiting our ability to concentrate? Are online relationships preventing us from relating to people in the real world? Or does the internet make available information, relationships and experiences that feed our true selves? PHI 105-L02 CRN 34116 TR 11:00 Burns Y120 Introduction to 12:15 p.m. Philosophy Introduction to PSY 101-L02 CRN 34117 TR 12:30-1:45 Clarke Y120 Psychology p.m.
Staring into the Abyss Searching for Meaning Great philosophers, from both ancient and modern times, struggled with the question of how to live a meaningful life. Join Professors Hemmer and Garcia as we explore this quest for meaning. MW 2:00-3:15 Composition ENG 101-L03 CRN 32353 p.m. Hemmer E106 Introduction to MW 12:30 Philosophy PHI 105-L03 CRN 32354 p.m.- 1:45 p.m. Garcia E106
Publicly Speaking, Privately Writing Join our learning community to investigate the dynamic interaction between speaking and writing, improve your writing and speaking skills, and earn 6 credits towards general education requirements! Fundamentals SPE 101-L04 CRN 34167 TR 9:30-10:45 Ferguson L133 of Speech p.m. Communication Composition
ENG 101-L04
CRN 34168
TR 11:0012:15 p.m.
Kurup
L133
Life Choices and Career Direction. (Open to students in the Women’s Program only - no online registration. Contact 847-925-6558 or visit A-347 for more information.) Students will experience a safe and positive classroom environment with a community of learners focused on learning life skills and strategies that will assist them in reaching their goals. In addition, they will develop organizational and career building skills to help make a successful major or career choice. Humanistic T 9:00-10:40 Psychology PSY 107-L01 CRN 30272 a.m. Williams A347 Career T 11:00-12:40 Development CDV 110-L01 CRN 30269 p.m. Frank A347
Business Simulation
Register for ONE class
Choose the ONE course that most interests you and become an executive in that department of the business. A small business owner will be working with the Learning Community as you simulate running that business together. Six sections will meet in the same room during the same time on Wednesdays only to collaborate on business operations. Select one course from the sections. Prerequisites must be met prior to enrollment for certain courses. For more information, please contact Robin James (BusAdmin). Sections: Introduction to Finance Human Resources Management Principles of Management Principles of Professional Selling Advertising Principles of Marketing
MGT 218 – L01 MGT 265 – L01 MGT 270 – L01 MKT 140 – L01 MKT 217 – L01 MKT 245 – L01
CRN 31147 CRN 31489 CRN 31150 CRN 31154 CRN 31164 CRN 31177
W 2:00 – 4:40 pm W 2:00 – 4:40 pm W 2:00 – 4:40 pm W 2:00 – 4:40 pm W 2:00 – 4:40 pm W 2:00 – 4:40 pm
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