Imagine spending time learning how user-generated photography can change the world. Or you could learn about the 2008 Presidential Campaign and the Rhetoric of Religion. 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 volunteerism and civic service. 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 fifty-one micro-seminars available to you during Welcome Week. Micro-seminars are just that – small-group sessions that highlight a special topic in a short time. Limited to just two 90-minute blocks, 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 fifteen 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 Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Students will attend both sessions. 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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