Seminar Director
Emily Edwards
(406) 994-3517
Assistant Director
Ryan Storment
(406) 994-6434
Peer Coordinators
Abbie Bandstra
Shelby Rogala
Seminar Office:
Gaines 130
Hours: Call
Fax: (406) 994-6049
E-mail: seminar@montana.edu
To graduate from MSU, every student is required to take a core University Seminar (US) course. University Studies offers approximately 45 sections of the US core course every year, each designed specifically for University Studies students.
In our seminar, US 101, a discussion-intensive format incorporating academic reading and writing encourages students to learn critical thinking skills as well as to explore current social issues. Speaking assignments boost students' self-confidence and help them become college-level communicators of their ideas.
Research has shown that First Year Seminar courses significantly enhance students' ability to succeed in college. The course is also designed to convey the excitement and possibilities of the learning experience at MSU.
Personalized interaction with faculty, staff, and fellow students will help you understand the responsibilities and rewards that are part of a university education.
If you would like more information about the course, please call or send us an e-mail.
To meet our Spring 2011 Peer Leaders click here.
Curriculum for
US 101US: University Studies First-Year Seminar (Fall 2011)
Reading list:
Eggers - Zeitoun
Mesamontana.org - Sustain Montana (Documentary)
Plato - The Last Days of Socrates
Ralson - 127 Hours
Sandle - Justice (selected chapters)
Various Essays
