MCCCD Program Description

Studies in Global Awareness

Course: IGS291

First Term: 2010 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Interdisciplinary examination of selected topics in global awareness. Study of the human organization and modern global interdependence. Selected topics vary

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and explain the selected topic as it applies to the global community. (I) 2. Describe the interdisciplinary perspectives that apply to the selected topic. (I) 3. Identify global challenges that arise from issues related to the selected topic. (I) 4. Compose at least three assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic as it applies to the global community. (II) 5. Locate, interpret, and evaluate reference sources related to the selected topic. (II) 6. Use reference sources to support a written and/or oral argument related to the selected topic. (II) 7. Incorporate feedback from others to improve assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Interdisciplinary Examination of Selected Topic A. The Global Perspective B. Interdisciplinary relationships C. Global challenges and global solutions to issues such as: 1. Ecology 2. Health care 3. Language 4. Information exchange 5. Economic and social development 6. Law 7. Technology transfer 8. Philosophy 9. Art 10. Other concerns II. Discoursing on Global Issues A. Gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information B. Formulating a position C. Uses of reference material to support a position D. Composing discourse 1. Oral 2. Written E. Revising discourse 1. Oral 2. Written F. Incorporating feedback to improve discourse

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/1998

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