For International Students only:

American Culture and Language is specifically designed for international students. This course explores contemporary American culture, including college culture. The academic focus integrates writing, researching, and reading, as well as presentation and discussion techniques.

The Public Speaking Workshop (1QH) introduces students to oral presentation techniques through preparation and practice. It must be taken with Global 110 American Culture & Language.

(To fulfill the FYE requirement with the Multiple Options approach, choose two of the courses from this list. One of your choices must be in the Fall Quarter.)

Fundamentals of Chemistry I is the first course in the three-course chemistry sequence. It addresses the subjects of atomic structure, stoichiometry, bonding, gases, liquids, and solids. Students improve their problem-solving and research skills. A strong background in algebra is needed to be successful in this course. (Successful completion of this course is required for chemistry, physics, and engineering science majors.)

Students expecting to major in chemistry, physics, or engineering science should begin the chemistry and calculus sequences during the fall of their freshman year by enrolling in Chemistry 131 and the appropriate math course(s) to prepare them to take Math 152 during Spring Quarter.

International students who are required to participate in FYE will be interviewed to determine the appropriateness of these courses.

Can an essay really be creative? In forms ranging from the personal essay to travel writing to environmental literature and biography, creative nonfiction allows a writer to reflect creatively and expressively on the world. This class will explore classic as well as contemporary pieces by essayists from The New Yorker and other magazines and literary journals. We’ll write essays ourselves with the goal of publishing them online or in print. The words creative and nonfiction may appear to be contradictory, but creative nonfiction is a fine art with numerous practical applications. The writing skills covered in this class will translate to any major or field where clear communication is crucial. William Faulkner wrote, “The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.” Writers in “The Creative Essay” will do just that, with words and style.

In Introduction to Philosophy, we will explore the various branches of philosophy by considering the nature of the human being. We all attach a lot to the concept of human, but what do we know about it? Our class will investigate whether there is a human essence and what responsibility is attached to being human. We will ask how our perspective of our being impacts moral decisions, belief structures, and personal identity. The goal of this class is to develop your ability to think and write about the complex moral and philosophical issues that confront our world.

This course provides non-music majors with basic listening skills, a knowledge of the elements and vocabulary of music, and an acquaintance with the styles and characteristics of classical art music through the ages.

This course introduces students to international politics with emphasis on what causes conflict between nations, why nations cooperate, and how contemporary forces influence international politics.

Cultural anthropology is the study of present day cultures. Cultural anthropologists learn about other cultures not just by reading about them, but through spending years living in various parts of the world, both participating in and observing life. In this class you will become cultural anthropologists of sorts, honing your observational, analytical, interview, and writing skills. A few of the questions we will address include: Why do people believe different things? Is it possible to see the world through the eyes of others? How do we explain the transformation of human societies from small-scale, nomadic bands of hunters and gatherers to large-scale, urban-industrial states? You should leave this class with an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of cultures around the world, along with a willingness to understand these cultures on their own terms.