LS-LIBERAL STUDIES – 2005-07 Catalog
Liberal Studies Program

LS 101  Orientation to Liberal Studies (1)

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. 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 21st 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  Field Experience I (2)

Overview of current practices and issues in elementary education, including teacher compensation, cultural impact on schools, time and classroom management, English learners, and the affective aspect of teaching. 48 hours of fieldwork required. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

LS 250  Field Experience II (2)

Overview of current practices and issues in elementary education, including components of effective teaching, motivating students, diagnostic/prescriptive teaching, curriculum, and accountability. In addition to class time, forty-eight hours of fieldwork required. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

LS 270  Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts Standards in the Elementary Classroom (4)

Introduction to the visual arts, music, dance and theatre. California visual and performing arts standards. Emphasis of aesthetic perception, creative expression, historical/cultural context, aesthetic valuing and application to the elementary classroom. 4 lectures.

LS 310  Storytelling: The Oral Tradition (4)

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 312  Advanced Visual Arts in the Elementary Classroom (4)

Application of visual arts, through multi-strategies including direct classroom application, as related to child development and visual arts processes for the elementary setting. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: LS 311.

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 Seminar (4)

Examination of issues in education of state, national and international concern. Students prepare presentations and conduct individual research and analysis of selected problems. Substantial research paper required. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of GWR or consent of instructor.