OFFICE: Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

Warren College

The Writing Program

OFFICE: Building 410, University Center

Each student must complete a two-course sequence in Warren Writing (10A and 10B) within four quarters (following successful completion of the Subject A requirement). Note: Effective fall quarter 2000, all new and continuing students will be required to complete Warren writing courses only at UCSD. The purpose of the sequence is to teach and thereby enable students, through intensive practice, to read critically and write appropriately in a variety of academic contexts. Classes are seminar-size and center on discussion of student work.

The two-quarter sequence emphasizes written argumentation based on primary and secondary sources. The curriculum provides a context within which a diversity of cultural experiences is foregrounded to address a range of issues inherent in the relationship of the "Individual and U.S. Society," the primary theme of the sequence. The readings are accessible, scholarly writings that interrogate aspects of this relationship, and may include novels, short stories, essays, autobiographies, political documents, and book-length nonfictional treatments of the theme. Thus, the writing and readings prepare students for their work in various academic disciplines.

In both 10A and 10B, student writing is duplicated and discussed by the class in a workshop setting. Instructors hold conferences with students individually during the quarter and provide written and oral commentaries on student work. Every student receives a mid-quarter evaluation, and a final narrative evaluation is placed in the student's academic file. The minimum writing requirement is 8,000 words per quarter. Warren Writing 10A and 10B are offered P/NP only, and students cannot test out of this general-education requirement.

10A-10B. The Writing Course (4-4)
A workshop course in reading and writing required of all Warren College students. The course emphasizes argumentation and critical writing based on sources. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the university Subject A requirement.

Warren Honors Program

OFFICE: 3238 Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

The Warren Honors Program offers students educational, cultural, and social experiences designed to broaden their intellectual interests. The activities vary each year and are planned to foster student interaction and promote a sense of community.

Students may replace one course in a minor, program of concentration, or area study with a faculty-directed Independent Study (199) honors research paper. If the research paper is written within the student's major, departmental approval may be needed for acceptance toward major requirements. The paper also may be written as part of an Academic Internship (197). The Michael Addison award is presented at the graduation ceremony to the student who is judged to have written the most distinguished research paper in the Honors Program.

Entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.8 or above and SAT I scores of 710 verbal/650 mathematics, SAT II writing score of 710, are eligible to participate in the Honors Program. Stu-dents remain in the program until thirty-six units of UCSD credit are completed. After that, a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on all units completed at UCSD must be maintained to remain in the program.

Students who do not qualify for the Honors Program at the time of admission may join it as soon as a cumulative GPA of 3.5 is attained on thirty-six or more units completed at UCSD. Entering transfer students with a GPA of 3.8 based on at least thirty-six quarter-units of college work are also eligible.

Warren Scholars Seminar

The Warren Scholars Seminar offers an interdisciplinary academic curriculum which is designed to help students broaden their intellectual interests. Students enroll in two seminars, Warren 11A-B, Warren Scholars Seminar, which fulfill the college writing requirement. The seminars are taught by a variety of distinguished faculty and teaching assistants.

Entering freshman Honors Program students are admitted to the Warren Scholars Seminar by invitation.

Students in the Honors Program may participate in teaching assistant apprenticeships (Warren 195, Apprentice Teaching) in Warren 11A and B. Teaching assistants participate in planning and developing the seminars. They interview the faculty speakers, are trained to lead group discussions, read and evaluate student papers, and plan social events for the class.

Additional information may be obtained by writing to: Warren College Honors Program Coordinator, Warren College, UCSD, La Jolla CA 92093-0422.

11A-11B. Warren Scholars Seminar (4-4)
The Warren College Scholars Seminar allows students to develop and refine their expressive and analytical skills by participation in a two-quarter sequence. The emphasis is on the interdisciplinary approach to a group of topics linked to the relation of individuals and society, and the function of evidence and observation in the formation of theories.

195. Apprentice Teaching (1)
Undergraduate instructional assistance. Responsible both in area of learning and instruction. Student must prepare reading materials assigned by the professors and lead student discussions in Warren 11A or 11B. Prerequisite: student must be in the Warren College Honors Program.

Ethics and Society

OFFICE: Academic Advising, Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

Ethics and Society is an interdisciplinary course required of all Warren students. It is cross-listed as Political Science 27 and Philosophy 27 (see departmental listings). A student may enroll in this course through either department, but not both. Ethics and Society is to be taken after the completion of Warren Writing 10A-B (or Scholars Seminar 11A-B), either in the spring of the freshman year or in any quarter of the sophomore year. This requirement is waived for certain upper-division transfer students (see the program of concentration brochure).

Health Care–Social Issues

OFFICE: Interdisciplinary Programs, 3238 Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

Health Care–Social Issues is an interdisciplinary minor administered by Warren College, available to all UCSD students with a general interest in health care issues and to students considering a health care career. For more information, see listing under "Health Care–Social Issues."

Law and Society

OFFICE: Interdisciplinary Programs, 3238 Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

Law and Society is an interdisciplinary minor administered by Warren College, available to all UCSD students with a general interest in law as a social institution and to students considering law-related careers. For more information, see listing under "Law and Society."

Academic Internship

OFFICE: Literature Building, Second Floor, Warren College

The Academic Internship Program is developed and administered by Warren College, but it is available to juniors and seniors with a 2.5 GPA (some internships require a 3.0 GPA) in any college at UCSD. For more information, see listing under "Academic Internship."

One–Unit Undergraduate Seminar