{"id":83630,"date":"2023-06-22T14:45:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T21:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=83630"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:47:20","slug":"purposeful-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/seminars\/purposeful-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Purposeful Learning Seminar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cdlt7zi-3dd63e4a259deb047c58074dc6a169de\">\n.avia-section.av-cdlt7zi-3dd63e4a259deb047c58074dc6a169de{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø UGS University Studies - Explorations Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-cdlt7zi-3dd63e4a259deb047c58074dc6a169de main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1b7h6d9q-c0cdaaaf3d86023f16d1022e8575b85d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1b7h6d9q-c0cdaaaf3d86023f16d1022e8575b85d av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is Writing Seminar?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1arirctq-fe5e356288957f79085d9420746d4071\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1arirctq-fe5e356288957f79085d9420746d4071 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1arirctq-fe5e356288957f79085d9420746d4071 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The first-entry seminar experience at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø is designed as a welcoming 2 course, 8 credit sequence (WR 121z, WR 122z) that anchors ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø\u2019s innovative and streamlined General Education curriculum and introduces university studies. The mission of the course sequence format is to help learners build strong connections with professors, peers, and campus resources, meaningfully engage in a community-centric learning dialogue, and introduce and develop the essential capacities that are part of our larger General Education program and lifelong learning. Seminars strengthen the skills that help students thrive at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and in their careers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"force-heavy-man\" style=\"color: #d2e388\">Want to thrive at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø? Writing Seminars mean success!<\/h3>\n<p>ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø faculty have chosen to offer a unique learning experience because the data supports this choice. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that the seminar sequence learning model <em>greatly<\/em> contributes to students\u2019 learning satisfaction and academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljep7fnu-1229abeb64715422d6b754066fb68585\">\n.avia-section.av-ljep7fnu-1229abeb64715422d6b754066fb68585{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø UGS University Seminar Page - Description Section' class='avia-section av-ljep7fnu-1229abeb64715422d6b754066fb68585 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-83630'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15xuxhq-4ece35769d59cff4da9a29b4502702b0\">\n#top .flex_column.av-15xuxhq-4ece35769d59cff4da9a29b4502702b0{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-15xuxhq-4ece35769d59cff4da9a29b4502702b0{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-15xuxhq-4ece35769d59cff4da9a29b4502702b0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-txdnny-23d4e9bed55c6ff33675179d8ed191c3\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-txdnny-23d4e9bed55c6ff33675179d8ed191c3 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-txdnny-23d4e9bed55c6ff33675179d8ed191c3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"force-heavy-man dig-4\" style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 1.6em\">Research shows that learners who participate in a first-entry seminar&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"no-dots-bro\">\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Are more likely to graduate in four years,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Stay enrolled and engaged because they feel they belong in a community,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Communicate more frequently and meaningfully with faculty and peers,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Are more involved in co-curricular activities,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Feel increased satisfaction with their college experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Have more positive perceptions of themselves as learners, and<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">Achieve higher grades and experience feelings of accomplishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"force-heavy-man dig-4\" style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 1.6em\">Writing Seminar Topics<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Writing Seminars are offered as a two course sequence that is writing intensive. For this reason, the Writing Seminar sequence (WR 121z, WR 122z) has the disciplinary Writing prefix and matches the amounts and kinds of writing required by the Oregon State Higher Education Coordinating Commission\u2019s (HECC) learning outcomes for the same course prefixes and course numbers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">However, Seminars offer interesting choices and are much more than *just* a course where writing happens! While all seminars focus on strengthening fundamental communication, writing, reading, thinking, and research skills, instructors customize seminar topics and design interdisciplinary courses based on their own passions, interests, and expertise. 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We delve into the terrifying monsters and wondrous mysteries that permeate popular music, film, and literature, seeking to unravel the core of our most cherished creature tales. Horrifying creatures and fantastical legends have the power to thrill us, but they also hold deeper significance. By critically examining these cultural phenomena, we uncover important clues that shed light on underlying issues embedded deep within our societies. Through our exploration, we will confront these haunts of the human psyche. By examining their origins, symbolism, and societal impact, we gain a greater understanding of the complex relationship between folklore, storytelling, and human experience. 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av-2tkd0ry-578340385bee55b9ea799e5c6e1792b8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Instructor: Laura Jessup<\/h4>\n<p>What makes a good life? Certainly, this important question has many answers! Research shows that compassion is key to life satisfaction, purpose, and meaning\u2014or, what makes a good life. Compassion is rooted in empathy and recognizes and connects with the emotions and experiences of others, demonstrating kindness, understanding, and a willingness to act in ways that promote others\u2019 welfare and our own well-being. Compassion holds emotional and behavioral aspects, both feeling compassion and actively demonstrating compassion through acts of kindness, support, and understanding. It is a fundamental aspect of human connection and a powerful force for creating positive change and promoting a more caring and empathetic society. By examining the ripple effects of compassion on personal, social, and global levels, we may be inspired to new practices in our own lives. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/Matt-Moreali-Southern-Oregon-University-Studies-Instructor.png 183w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/Matt-Moreali-Southern-Oregon-University-Studies-Instructor-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/Matt-Moreali-Southern-Oregon-University-Studies-Instructor-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/Matt-Moreali-Southern-Oregon-University-Studies-Instructor-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/Matt-Moreali-Southern-Oregon-University-Studies-Instructor-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" class=\"wp-image-60851 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-60851 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Matt Moreali ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø University Studies Instructor\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > 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av-q4lyfe6-38fc9bb6832f58a789f860a7ff4968c9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Instructor: Matt Moreali<\/h4>\n<p>Explore customs and laws that govern free speech. Analyze groundbreaking court cases,<br \/>\ninfamous poetry, media, and art. Compose case briefs, argue something is a witch hunt, and<br \/>\nseek to resolve complex issues. Engage classmates through poetry, mock mediation, satire, and<br \/>\nother activities. Identify how culture, politics, and law impact your expression in various<br \/>\nsituations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1m84gvi-8d81ebfd8d060d101893211e96483fc9\">\n#top .hr.av-1m84gvi-8d81ebfd8d060d101893211e96483fc9{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-1m84gvi-8d81ebfd8d060d101893211e96483fc9 .hr-inner{\nwidth:65%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1m84gvi-8d81ebfd8d060d101893211e96483fc9 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2js0oz2-ec72facb044b4b58ba8c73a725e3bf0b\">\n.flex_column.av-2js0oz2-ec72facb044b4b58ba8c73a725e3bf0b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column 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id=\"style-css-av-oj2co0e-ebe84e816507fb4c73e7e1b3731b9d0c\">\n.flex_column.av-oj2co0e-ebe84e816507fb4c73e7e1b3731b9d0c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-oj2co0e-ebe84e816507fb4c73e7e1b3731b9d0c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-o0gsl3i-a6f9dcb12270398d538048120e79e687\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-o0gsl3i-a6f9dcb12270398d538048120e79e687{\npadding-bottom:12px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-o0gsl3i-a6f9dcb12270398d538048120e79e687 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-o0gsl3i-a6f9dcb12270398d538048120e79e687 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-o0gsl3i-a6f9dcb12270398d538048120e79e687 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only 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Anne-Marie Pedersen<\/h4>\n<p>How do I want the world to see me? What does it mean to be authentic? From BeReal to online<br \/>\nprofiles, Snapchat to LinkedIn, we represent ourselves to the world through words, images, and<br \/>\nsound. In class, we\u2019ll explore the connections among our writing, ourselves, our<br \/>\naudiences\u2014and why these connections matter. We\u2019ll engage critically with a range of materials,<br \/>\nfrom personal essays to podcasts to academic studies. In response to these texts and class<br \/>\ndiscussion, you will compose on topics relevant to you, your goals, and the communities with<br \/>\nwhich you identify, gaining both practical skills in writing effectively for multiple contexts as well<br \/>\nas a deeper understanding of who you are as a writer and as a person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2uzzaxa-708836f64685d90dd4234a8d3d06d856\">\n#top .hr.av-2uzzaxa-708836f64685d90dd4234a8d3d06d856{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-2uzzaxa-708836f64685d90dd4234a8d3d06d856 .hr-inner{\nwidth:65%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2uzzaxa-708836f64685d90dd4234a8d3d06d856 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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id=\"style-css-av-vd7nv9q-d293f553a710b4b2911f9320f54aeff1\">\n.flex_column.av-vd7nv9q-d293f553a710b4b2911f9320f54aeff1{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-vd7nv9q-d293f553a710b4b2911f9320f54aeff1 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-uttgu5q-d1b6f7958e186829718060b9fbd22f68\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-uttgu5q-d1b6f7958e186829718060b9fbd22f68{\npadding-bottom:12px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-uttgu5q-d1b6f7958e186829718060b9fbd22f68 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-uttgu5q-d1b6f7958e186829718060b9fbd22f68 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-uttgu5q-d1b6f7958e186829718060b9fbd22f68 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only 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><h4>Instructor: Warren Hedges<\/h4>\n<p>Topics include fandom, anime, video games, professional sports, and speculative genres such as fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Students choose most examples we will discuss. In addition to coaching students on writing, Warren provides background readings on general topics like consumer culture, video games, and fandom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3imw0pa-a584efc6c6e78c003d27e71659262bea\">\n#top .hr.av-3imw0pa-a584efc6c6e78c003d27e71659262bea{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-3imw0pa-a584efc6c6e78c003d27e71659262bea .hr-inner{\nwidth:65%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3imw0pa-a584efc6c6e78c003d27e71659262bea hr-custom  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rof30u-97ce918208dd2d90ab30807db17f583b\">\n.flex_column.av-1rof30u-97ce918208dd2d90ab30807db17f583b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Oregon State Writing Outcomes<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7qhm58u-bea78d51e2379e734a36915c0a2af003\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-7qhm58u-bea78d51e2379e734a36915c0a2af003 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7qhm58u-bea78d51e2379e734a36915c0a2af003 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"force-heavy-man\">Course Descriptions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ljetvlor-88c3ec883429c423a0befd2f57266199  avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  force-pop-20 toggle_close_all'  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itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">WR 121Z<\/span> engages students in the study and practice of critical thinking, reading, and writing. The course focuses on analyzing and composing across varied rhetorical situations and in multiple genres. Students will apply key rhetorical concepts flexibly and collaboratively throughout their writing and inquiry processes.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Learning Outcomes<\/span><br \/>\n1. Apply rhetorical concepts through analyzing and composing a variety of texts.<br \/>\n2. Engage texts critically, ethically, and strategically to support writing goals.<br \/>\n3. Develop flexible composing, revising, and editing strategies for a variety of purposes, audiences, writing situations, and genres.<br \/>\n4. Reflect on knowledge and skills developed in this course and their potential applications in other writing contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljets7eq-2-25c6abc6c81fdb2c306d2717f3a30a94'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-wr-122z' data-fake-id='#wr-122z' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='wr-122z' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;WR 122Z&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;WR 122Z&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;WR 122Z&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>WR 122Z<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='wr-122z' aria-labelledby='toggle-wr-122z' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">WR 122Z<\/span> builds on concepts and processes emphasized in WR 121Z, engaging with inquiry, research, and argumentation in support of students\u2019 development as writers. The course focuses on composing and revising in research-based genres through the intentional use of rhetorical strategies. Students will find, evaluate, and interpret complex material, including lived experience; use this to frame and pursue their own research questions; and integrate material purposefully into their own compositions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Learning Outcomes<\/span><br \/>\n1. Apply rhetorical concepts to achieve writing goals within a given discourse community.<br \/>\n2. Locate, critically evaluate, synthesize, and integrate multiple perspectives from a variety of sources.<br \/>\n3. Engage in research and writing as recursive and inquiry-based processes, participating in the communal and conversational nature of academic discourses.<br \/>\n4. Develop strategies for generating, drafting, revising, and editing texts based on feedback and reflection.<br \/>\n5. 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