Interdepartmental 136 - APPLIED LEARNING STRATEGIES

This course teaches students to extend and refine their academic capacities to become autonomous learners. Course content includes research on motivation and cognitive development as well as application of critical thinking and study skills. The class format consists of lectures, readings, discussion, and guest speakers with a focus on individual application of skills. Students who take this course will be better prepared to handle coursework, commit to a major, and take responsibility for their own learning. Priority will be given to students referred by their dean or adviser. Enrollment limited to 20. Grading S/U. (E)