LS-LIBERAL STUDIES -- 1999-2000 Catalog
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) GE D1a
The first Americans. The Americas "discovered." Storytellers of the time-Native American oral tradition. The American Revolution-birth of a nation. A nation expands. A family struggles-the Civil War. Reconstruction. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ENGL 114.
LS 212 The American Enterprise: The 1876 Centennial to the 21st Century (4) GE D1b
Manifest Destiny. Evolution of our government institutions-parallels between the past and present. The new immigrants. The Nation steps into a larger world-World Wars. Civil Rights-equity for all. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ENGL 114, LS 211 or consent of instructor.
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 SPC 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: SPC 201 or SPC 202.
LS 461, LS 462 Senior Project (3)