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    Learning Communities

    What is a Learning Community?

    Learning Communities (LCs) are interdisciplinary clusters of courses that explore a particular theme or shared academic interest. Teachers work together to create a dynamic learning environment for their students. Typically, your readings, discussions, and assignments will overlap from one course to the next. You will also get to know your classmates quite well, since enrollment is limited to students taking all courses in the cluster.

    What are the advantages of LC courses?

    LC courses emphasize the relevance of your studies to the "big picture." You will see connections between different courses, and how they relate to important topics in your life. You will also have a unique opportunity to become a member of a supportive learning environment. Students in LCs typically have an easier time developing study groups and other peer support systems.

    Who can register for LC courses?

    You must meet the prerequisites for all the courses in the LC cluster you choose.

    OK, sign me up! What do I do next?

    Learning Communities are offered on the Clarkston, Decatur, and Dunwoody campuses. To sign up for a Learning Community, all you have to do is register for all the courses in a specific cluster (see schedule below). Enter all CRNs at the same time and save your registration.

    If there are Learning Support courses, those must be entered first, before college-level classes such as HEDS. You can also receive registration assistance through Advising and Counseling Services or the Humanities office on your campus.


     

    Spring 2008 Semester

     

    Clarkston Learning Communities

    ESL/Art Appreciation
    32236 ARTS 1301-104 Bright-Ragland MW 11:00am-12:15pm
    30672 ENSL 0090-101 Coffin MWF 9:00am-10:45am
     

    Decatur Learning Communities

    College and Careers
    30168 ENGL 1101-302 Hooper MWF 9:00am-9:50am
    30517 POLS 1101-303 Vargis MWF 10:00am-10:50am
    33447 MATH 1101-300 Nega MWF 11:00am-11:50am
     

    Dunwoody Learning Communities

    Exiting Learning Support
    33405 ENGL 0099 202 Fox MWF 11:00am-12:15pm
    30276 READ 0098 202 Fagin MWF 12:30pm-1:45pm

    World History through Film
    33156 FILM 1010-201 Gaustad TR 11:00am-12:15pm
    33012 HIST 1112-207 Graham TR 12:30pm-1:45pm

    Revolution and Rebellion
    32908 POLS 1101 202 Stone MWF 8:00am-8:50am
    30020 ENGL 1101 208 McKinney MWF 9:00am-9:50am
    32828 HIST 2111 203 Simson MW 11:00am-12:15pm

    Presidents, Protestors, Patriots, and the Voice of the People
    30462 COMM 1201 202 Price TR 9:30am-10:45am
    34903 ENGL 2132 202 Dew TR 8:00am-9:15am
    32846 HIST 2112 208 McMahon TR 11:00am-12:15pm
     

    For information about Learning Communities:

    Campus E-mail Phone Number
    Clarkston Fran Holt-Underwood  678-891-3971
    Decatur Ted Wadley  678-891-2403
    Dunwoody Maryann Errico  770-274-5494