1994-1996 Undergraduate Catalog/University of Nebraska at Kearney

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

103. University Foundations - 3 hours: Students enrolled in the class will 1) clarify personal, educational, and professional goals; 2) obtain information about academic programs and requirements; 3) understand occupational implications of their educational choices; 4) develop and improve their study and time management skills; 5) become familiar with university procedures, resources, and services; and 6) develop a spirit of self-awareness, self-criticism, and self-esteem.

075. (Credit does not count toward any degree.): The Learning Center also provides a variety of short courses or modules for students who wish to improve their learning techniques and skills. The areas of study have been designed to assist all participants who want aid in developing skills and habits that lead to academic success. Each of these modules is for one hour credit, but such credit does not count toward any degree. Since each module lasts for only four weeks, a students may enroll in three modules in the same time bracket during any semester. Additionally, the classes may also be taken as independent study.

075. Study Skills -1 hour: The Study Skills module emphasizes time management, memorization techniques and efficient textbook study. Students will be encouraged to select, adapt, and utilize appropriate methods to aid textbook comprehension and retention.

075. Listening and Notetaking - 1 hour: The Listening and Notetaking module teaches students to identify important concepts in lectures, arrange these concepts into efficient notes, and use effective study techniques in learning information from these notes.

075. Vocabulary Expansion - 1 hour: The Vocabulary Expansion module deals with words seldom heard in conversations but often utilized in college textbooks and lectures. It is an excellent review for those planning to take the GRE.

075. Test Anxiety - 1 hour: The Test Anxiety module emphasizes self-relaxation techniques, good test-taking habits and techniques that enable students to do their best in test-taking situations.

075. Reading Improvement I - 1 hour: The Reading Improvement I module is designed to improve speed and comprehension. Emphasis is on the identification of main ideas, supporting details, and organizational patterns.

075. Reading Improvement II - 1 hour: Reading Improvement II is an extension of Reading Improvement I with additional emphasis on skimming, scanning, and critical reading (drawing inferences, evaluating arguments, and detecting bias.)

075. Spelling Improvement - 1 hour: The Spelling Improvement module is designed to assist students in spelling difficult words. A self-correctional method, spelling rules and an individualized approach will help students improve their spelling abilities.

075. Writing a Research Paper - 1 hour: Students are led through the entire process from the initial step of selecting a topic and narrowing down the topic to the final step of preparing the final draft. This module is specifically designed for students with little or no experience in writing a research paper.

075. Critical Thinking - 1 hour: The Critical Thinking module enables students to recognize qualities of critical thinking, use organized approaches to solve problems, and use information to form concepts and draw conclusions.