First-Year Seminars: Thinking Critically, Acting Justly
Fall 2008
A Loyola education teaches you more than facts, theories, skills, and subject matter. It helps you understand the connections among disciplines and values that inform the liberal arts and sciences. The courses you take throughout your years at Loyola emphasize these modes of learning and challenge you to think critically about ideas in the context of social justice. Our First-Year Seminars are an excellent way to begin your Loyola education.
What are First-Year Seminars?
The seminars are special-topics courses conducted by leading teacher-scholars. They are offered in the fall semester and limited to incoming first-year students. Some consist of a single course; others are structured as linked courses, in which the same group of students enrolls together. All are small classes grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and an exploration of values. They provide unique classroom experiences, as well as co-curricular events, field trips, dinners, films, and other social gatherings.
Are First-Year Seminars Required?
No. If you elect to enroll in one of the seminars, it will count as part of your regular load of first-semester courses. Single-course seminars carry 3 hours credit; linked-course seminars carry 7 to 9 hours. Nine (9) seminars are offered this fall, and seating is limited. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fall 2008 Seminars: Course Descriptions
How Do I Enroll?
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM. Indicate up to three choices in order of preference. We are accepting students until the nine seminars are full. Click "FINISH" when you have completed your selection.
As soon as we receive your request, we will register you in one of the seminars that you have selected (as space permits). You will not have to wait until fall registration to secure your spot. As soon as we have registered you for a seminar we will notify you. If the seminars are full when we receive your request we will, of course, notify you of that as well.
For more information, email Dr. Judith Hunt (jlhunt@loyno.edu).