Imagine spending time learning about health care reform and what is needed versus what is possible. Or you could learn about interplay of sports, media, and society. Maybe you like the music of The Beatles and would like to learn more about their evolving message. You could also attend a session that will discuss the relationship that exists between the United States and countries of the Middle East. Or if you have a passion for theatre, you can get a cultural overview of the arts in Los Angeles and the plethora of opportunities that await you while at USC.
These are just a sample of the micro-seminars available to you during Orientation. Micro-seminars are just that – small-group sessions that highlight a special topic in a short time. Limited to just one 90-minute block, these seminars are designed to introduce you to faculty and engage you in the academic environment of USC. They give you a chance to meet one faculty member in an informal setting before regular classes even begin. And, to ensure the chance for discussion, the attendance in most seminars is limited to twenty students.
Faculty from across the schools and disciplines at USC are teaching a micro-seminar. Do not feel as though you have to sign-up for a micro-seminar based on your major. You can choose from any of the topics available.
All micro-seminars are scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (during your Orientation session). There is, of course, no required homework and no grading, but many faculty have suggested short advance readings that will add to your understanding of their topics.
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