Norlin Scholars Program
NRLN 2000-3. Ways of Knowing: Constructions of Knowledge in the Academy and Beyond. Explores different ways of knowing from interdisciplinary, cross-cultural perspectives. Course begins with personal interrogations of students’ primary learning modes. It goes on to examine cultural assumptions about schooling, learning and knowledge, juxtaposing western and eastern philosophies of knowing and looking at how gender, race, class, and other categories of identity shape and interpret concepts of knowledge. Same as ARSC 2000. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.
NRLN 3000 (1-3). Norlin Scholars Special Topics. Provides students a small, interdisciplinary seminar experience focusing on critical reading and writing, discussion, and experiential and practical learning. Students will apply their disciplinary knowledge and personal experiences to course content. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours provided the topics are different. Restricted to Norlin Scholars.
NRLN 3020-3. Topics in Writing: Norlin Scholars. Focuses on reading, analysis, and writing about major ideas and events. Emphasizes close, careful reading, thoughtful analysis, and student writing. Provides a high-level academic course that enhances reading, writing, and thinking skills. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as WRTG 3020. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
