College of Humanities
GEN/200 Version 3
Foundations for General Education and
Professional Success
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Course Description
This general education course is designed to introduce the intentional learner to communication, collaboration, information utilization, critical thinking, problem solving, and professional competence and values. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach for the learner to develop personal academic strategies in order to reach desired goals and achieve academic success.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
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Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Ellis, D. (2011). Becoming a master student (13th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Academic Success
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Identify university resources for success.
1.2 Develop educational and professional goals.
1.3 Recognize the importance of personal responsibility.
1.4 Demonstrate the key elements of the writing process.
Reading
Read the introduction of Becoming a Master Student.
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Becoming a Master Student.
Reading
Read Ch. 10 of Becoming a Master Student.
Reading
Read Ch. 11 of Becoming a Master Student.
Reading
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Video
CWE
Watch the Center