LS-LIBERAL STUDIES -- 2003-05 Catalog
Liberal Studies Program

LS 101 Orientation to Liberal Studies (1) (CR/NC)

Exploration of the Liberal Studies Program as preparation for the Multiple Subjects Credential and for alternate career objectives. To be taken during the first quarter in attendance at Cal Poly as a Liberal Studies major. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture.

LS 211 The American Enterprise: The Birth of a Nation to the 1876 Centennial (4)

The first Americans. The Americas "discovered." Colonial America The American Revolution–birth of a nation. The Constitution. A nation expands–the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon trail and the California gold rush . A family struggles–the Civil War. Reconstruction. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ENGL 134.

LS 212 The American Enterprise: The 1876 Centennial to the 21^st Century (4)

Manifest Destiny. Evolution of our government institutions–parallels between the past and present. Immigration in the 20th Century. The Nation steps into a larger world–World Wars. Civil Rights–equity for all. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ENGL 134.

LS 230 Community-Based Field Experience (1–3)

Community service such as tutoring and aiding in a school setting or volunteering to work for a public service or non-profit group. Explore careers while putting academic experience to work. Offered in conjunction with Cal Poly Community Service Center. Total credit limited to 5 units.

LS 310 Storytelling: The Oral Tradition (4)
(Also listed as SCOM 310)

Techniques for performing traditional folktales and myths in primary and secondary teaching situations. Selection, preparation and presentation of folklore for an audience; lectures on function of folk literature and mythology in modern society. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: SCOM 101 or SCOM 102.

LS 311 Visual Arts in the Elementary Classroom (4)

Theory and philosophy of visual arts, through multi-strategies, as related to child development and visual arts processes for the elementary classroom. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: LS 101 or consent of instructor.

LS 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, junior standing.

LS 461 Senior Project (3)

Selection and completion of an individual report or group project and report. For those planning careers as teachers project will involve field experience and inquiry project focused on content area selected for emphasis area. 1 seminar, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Senior standing and Elementary Education Concentration.

LS 462 Senior Project (3)

Selection and completion of a project or report under faculty supervision. Topic must be chosen with departmental approval. Results must be in a formal, written report. Prerequisite: Senior standing and Individualized Study Concentration.