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International Independent Study
(2pts)____H82.XXXX

(TD) International Independent Study (IIS) is probably a name more apt than one employing the term seminar. I’d suggest that this be a formally defined independent study, with a separate number, eventually, and a structure along the following lines:

This (“course”?) is designed for majors who will be studying abroad during their junior year. Structured as a “distance learning” experience, students will select (be assigned?) a supervisor for creative or scholarly work undertaken while abroad. Contact will be via email, so provision for such communication must be available. Students will develop a preliminary plan prior to their travel period, agreeing to send image or text files for faculty review and/or comment. Regular, bi-weekly contact with the faculty sponsor will be required. Students will submit finished work and a written evaluation of the project upon their return.

(PO) I would like us to consider strongly encouraging the student's project done abroad, take advantage or reflect the culture they are visiting/engaging.

Some students may not have a digital camera or scanner to send images. Borrow a low-end camera from dept? We should find out in advance if there is anyone going abroad who does not have resources to complete requirement (sending images).

Students will request to work with a faulty member for their particular knowledge or interest(?). To prevent some faculty members being responsible for much more than others, I suggest students list three faculty in order of preference, and we try to satisfy their requests. Adjunct faculty should be paid extra.

Junior Seminar/Focus/Colloquium
(2pts)____H82.YYYY (TD) Fall and spring semesters (This course will meet for seven sessions on a bi-weekly basis.)

(TD) The Junior Seminar has been introduced to address the needs and interests of students who have completed their foundation studies. Following on CHIPS and anticipating the Senior Focus class, sessions will be varied, comprised of lectures by artists and critics, panel discussions and site visits to exhibitions or performances. Attention will be given to the evolving nature of our field and important contemporary issues and creative activity. Preparations for Senior Thesis Projects and curricular options with respect to preparing for specific careers or graduate studies will be discussed.

(PO) Junior Seminar written assignment: Students work on developing an idea or concept, on paper, which could turn into a senior project. If did does not turn into a senior project if would still be helpful with regard to organization, research, and preparation for what’s to come.

Correct me if I am wrong but it seems there are two issues with regard to Juniors. One, that they are “lost” or “disjointed” in some way. (The disconnect when they are actually abroad and as a class/group.) Two, that they need more preparation for their senior project/show. I would like to see an interchange among students and faculty built into the seminar. A kind-of Junior’s town meeting. It should not be a class of presentations only. Additionally, I would like to see an interchange between those juniors away and those in NYC. This could be in the form of blogs, web sites or presentation/discussions.