All Courses
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ALA 230 001 FA 2019
This course is for students who have transferred to U of M from a community college or four-year university and are planning to major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field. Our aim is to help students successfully transition in their STEM classes and to the greater university community. We will examine the key differences between how STEM classes are taught here as compared to your previous school; adapt and expand your skills toolbox; learn how to build successful relationships with UM faculty and staff; and set goals for your future success. The class will be focused on active and engaged discussions of your experiences as a STEM transfer student. Assignments will consist of journals, transfer passport challenge, an exam review, and a resume.
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ENGLISH 125 087 FA 2019
This class is about writing, academic inquiry, and language as both a form of power-making and seeing others via one’s use of language, primarily through writing. Effective arguments stem from well-formulated questions, and academic essays allow writers to gain a deeper understanding of the questions that they are exploring. In this course, you will learn to create complex, analytic, well-supported arguments that matter in academic contexts. The course will also hone your critical thinking and reading skills. Working closely with your peers and instructor, you will develop your essays through workshops and extensive revision. Our course readings will cover a variety of genres and serve as models or prompts for assigned essays. The specific questions that you pursue in your essays will be guided by your interests.
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Instructor Self-paced Canvas Course
This Canvas Basics course contains a series of activities to guide you through content and assignments designed to provide you with a solid understanding of core Canvas functionality. This course is available for individuals who would like to review the content on their own. The assignments will take about 30-40 minutes of your time to review the content and complete the tasks. Your progress will be reviewed by the Canvas support team. You are welcome to move through the content as quickly or as slowly as your schedule allows. In addition to these modules the training and help resources will provide ongoing exposure to get the most out of Canvas, and you will have the opportunity to earn badges to indicate your proficiency.