Learning Communities

• What is a Learning Community?
  LSC-CyFair Learning Communities offer students an innovative and exciting way to learn through the integration of two courses from different disciplines which are taught separately, but focus on a common theme or question. This provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective and the ability to apply knowledge in new situations, while fostering intellectual interactions with other students and faculty throughout the process. Classes are offered at no extra cost.
  
• So, will I have two instructors?
  Yes! Your Learning Communities class will be taught by professors from each discipline that create the LC.
  
• How do I register for a Learning Community course?
  It’s easy! Just see your advisor or email CyFairLC@LoneStar.edu to register!
  
• How am I graded?
  Each LC has its own parameters, but most likely there will be ”community” projects that are graded by both instructors. Some LC courses may have individual assessments or projects that focus only on one or the other discipline. Students receive grades for both courses. Students receive academic credit for both courses and will transfer as courses taken in a traditional format.
  
• What are the benefits of enrolling in a Learning Community?
  The student’s experience goes beyond what they would ordinarily encounter in the classes if taken separately. It would be a unique talking point on any resume or transcript. Increased understanding of the connections between disciplines. Greater course satisfaction and better college experience.

Fall 2013 Learning Communities

Bridging the Gap

ENGL 0309-5L25 Advanced Reading & Writing & HIST 1301-5L01 U.S. History to 1877

MW 11:00AM-2:20PM

Contact Paula.J.Khalaf@lonestar.edu or Sandra.D.Harvey@lonestar.edu

This learning community theme is “Bridging the Gap” between the transitional and credit courses through the application of reading, writing, and study skills in an actual college history credit course. Students must enroll in both courses. To register, email CyFairLC@lonestar.edu with your name and student ID, stating you would like to be registered for the “Bridging the Gap” learning community.

What it Means to Be Human

ENGL 1301-5L10 Composition & Rhetoric I & PSYC 2301-5L05 General Psychology

MWF 9:10AM-11:10AM

Contact Matthew.G.Turner@lonestar.edu or Victoria.E.VanWie@lonestar.edu

This English 1301/Psychology 2301 Learning Community will challenge students to explore the principles of being human with a focus on reading and writing academic analyses. Students will evaluate, discuss, and write using interesting (and sometimes controversial) research as they explore the foundations of human behavior and gain an understanding of how knowledge in this social science is built. To register, email CyFairLC@lonestar.edu with your name and student ID, stating you would like to be registered for the “Being Human” learning community.

They Say, I Say:  Conversations About Reading and Writing

ENGL 0309-5L51 Advanced Reading & Writing & ENGL 1301-5L51 Composition & Rhetoric I

TTH 8:30AM-12:05PM

Contact Paula.J.Khalaf@lonestar.edu or Gail.L.Marxhausen@lonestar.edu

Understand how spoken and written language can empower you, not only in your academic education but throughout your life. This fully integrated learning community will teach you how to explore what others say and learn how to respond to others in a comprehensive conversation including both oral and written communication. This is an opportunity to earn college credit with the support of transitional instruction. To enroll, contact the CARE Coordinators @ 281.290.3568 or CyFairCARE@lonestar.edu

From the Page to the Stage

DRAM 1351-5L03 Acting I – TTH, 1:20PM-2:45PM

MUSI 1386-5L01 Popular Song Writing I – MW, 3:05PM-4:30PM

Contact Jeffrey.Wax@lonestar.edu or Aaron.Alon@lonestar.edu

Join with other creative students, developing a story and bringing it to life. In this class, you will write, perform, and record a new musical. The class is led by composer-lyricist Aaron Alon and actor and director Jeff Wax. Join these music and drama professors and other writers and performers on the journey of bringing a new musical to life. To register, email CyFairLC@lonestar.edu, with your name and studentID, stating you would like to be registered for the “Page to Stage” learning community.

For general questions about learning communities, contact Stephanie Jones, Coordinator for Academic Affairs, stephanie.jones@lonestar.edu.