LA 301 - Liberal Arts Capstone Exp

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

The capstone experience is designed to help students integrate the courses and experiences they have had in the liberal arts program. It may be satisfied with any catalog course or individually designed experience that meets the capstone criteria. Students must complete a significant service learning component and demonstrate their ability to understand themselves and others, develop and practice ethical standards, work well with diverse people, and be willing and able to take action. Examples of possible capstone experiences include a major-project course, a portfolio-building course, a multiple-project course, or a field experience or internship program. The capstone may not be taken until all other LA course requirements have been met. Course criteria: Upon successfully completing the capstone experience, a student should be able to Skills for interacting with the world: " Communicate effectively in a variety of situations, both orally and in writing " Demonstrate the ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds " Identify, evaluate, and use information ethically to solve personal or professional problems. Opportunities for experiencing the world: " Put their skills to work by completing a major service learning project (20 hours or more) " Put their skills to work by successfully completing a capstone project [a significant reflective essay, a major project, a public lecture or performance, or other projects designed in collaboration with the faculty] " Articulate the relationship between the course theme and their main course projects. Ways of understanding the world: " Synthesize their liberal arts experience and explain what it means to be a liberally educated person " Demonstrate the ability to think critically about universal issues " Integrate the ideas and skills from more than one disciplinary perspective in problem-solving

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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