New Stevenson Courses for Spring, 2007
STEV 10: Skills for College and Beyond
Applications of practical skills for effective, meaningful study in the context of a full, busy life. Topics include learning styles, time management, test preparation, and life balance. Specific techniques for efficient reading comprehension, note-taking, memorization, and self-assessment will be introduced. (2 units)
STEV 30: Thesis Writing & Editing
This Course will ask students to identify and examine the assumptions, expectations and formats of writing in their fields, with the goal of beginning — or continuing — their own academic research. (2 units)
STEV 35: Everyday Ethics for College Life
Exploration of and reflection on "everyday" values and virtues such as integrity, open-mindedness, honesty, and community. Objectives include learning how to think about moral dilemmas and how to begin drafting one’s own code of ethics. (2 units)