Warren College
OFFICE: Warren College Writing Program, EBU 3B, Computer Science and
Engineering Building, Room 1118
http://warren.ucsd.edu/
Courses
The Writing Program
Each student must complete a two-course sequence in Warren Writing
(10A and 10B) within four quarters (following successful completion
of the UC entry level writing requirement). Note: Effective
fall quarter 2000, all new and continuing students are 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 students academic
file. The minimum writing requirement is 8,000 words per quarter.
Warren Honors Program
OFFICE: EBU 3B, Computer Science and Engineering Building, Room 1108
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 may also 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 700 verbal/ 700 mathematics, SAT II writing score of
700,
are eligible to participate in the Honors Program. Students 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 be discussion leaders in Warren
11A-B (Warren 195, Apprentice Teaching). Discussion leaders participate
in planning meetings, 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.
Ethics and Society
OFFICE: EBU 3B, Computer Science and Engineering Building, Room 1100A,
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).
One-unit Undergraduate Seminar
The One-Unit Undergraduate Seminar Program is a campuswide program
administered by Warren College. The purpose is to (a) foster closer
interaction between undergraduate students and faculty members; and
(b) introduce undergraduates to exciting areas of intellectual interest.
Generally, the seminars are accessible to students at all levels with
no prerequisites. Enrollments are limited to twenty-five students per
seminar. Grading is P/NP only, and each student is limited to four seminars
for credit.
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