Upper-Division

Explores fundamental vocabulary, discourses and concerns of the social sciences through critical engagement of texts. The final paper may be on a topic assigned in a course in the student's discipline.

Addresses the fundamentals of scientific observations/interpretations and effective writing. Students engage in response groups and faculty conferences to produce a collaborative trail guide, and, a lab report or essay-one which may have been assigned in another course.

An examination of oral history as a historical method and a study of narrative strategies and meanings. Readings include a range of work based on interview techniques. Both critical writing and individual oral history projects are required.