FYE Research Communities: Statesboro Campus

In this course, students examine the problems associated with the definition of “Hispanic.” They research the term along with related language issues and cultures, while at the same time comparing it to their own background. We use existing FYE modules to accomplish the SLOs of Information Literacy and of Campus Engagement. The topic aligns with the Community Read, since Noah’s experiences parallel those of many Hispanics in the USA. Students read a variety of short articles and view a movie and a documentary. They research and reflect upon the presence and impact (political, economic, social, religious, linguistic, educational, cultural, etc.) of Hispanics in their home community, in Statesboro, in Georgia, and in the USA and its territories, both historically and at present. They would also consider how what they learn will impact their future career and life. As part of campus engagement, I invite various student groups associated with Hispanism to visit the class and invite the class members to acquaint themselves, preferably through personal contact, with various Hispanic groups on campus, in Statesboro and the surrounding region as well as in their hometown. This course is appropriate for all students in all majors.

Course Details:
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:15 AM-12:05 PM
Statesboro Campus
CRN 85004

This course is an introduction to college and to research. You’ll learn the basics of college-level research and develop a roadmap for achieving your academic goals. The course also asks you to engage with various aspects of the university community in order for you to squeeze as much value as possible out of your experience at Georgia Southern. This seminar is designed to develop foundational information literacy and research skills and apply them to academic inquiry, academic planning, and campus engagement. It will also give an opportunity to visit different Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) teams by attending one of their class meetings, interacting with their faculty lead and a student participant. It will help to explore the wonderful world of authentic scholarship and creative activity in different VIP sections so that you are ready to sign up for a team the following semester!

Course Details:
Wednesdays 2:30-3:20 PM
Statesboro Campus
CRN 85036

Exploring how different late-night shows, hosts, and segments shape our understanding of the world as de facto “news sources”. Using late night shows such as The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, Full Frontal, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, students will learn about public opinion, current events, diversity topics, media, psychology, and more. Through this they will learn to critically analyze the world around them with a more conscious mindset as well as develop their own opinions and learn to engage with different populations and opinions. Modules/assignments will include watching segments (e.g., The Daily Show’s South African Racism vs. American Racism) and have the students break down their opinion before, what they got from the segment, and if their perception on the issue changed at all.

Course Details:
Wednesdays 1:25-2:15 PM
Statesboro Campus
CRN 82966

This specific section of FYE 1220 is structured around modern political debate. Even when we’re covering other material common to all FYE 1220 sections, we’ll seek to spend the first five minutes of each class talking about contemporary politics. We’ll seek to be passionate in defense of our positions while also giving a fair hearing to views different from our own. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your research project and work in small groups to debate multiple sides of an issue. Be prepared to work hard and have fun!

Course Details:
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:10-11:00 AM
Statesboro Campus
CRN 83035