Learning Communities
An exciting way to learn
Research shows that students who participate in a learning community earn higher grades, make friends faster and graduate at higher and faster rates than students who don't participate.*
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What is a Learning Community?
- A common group of students is enrolled in the same classes.
- Students and faculty build connections between subject matter, disciplines and ideas.
- The community focuses on a central theme common to the disciplines.
- Courses are collaboratively taught by faculty from two or more content areas.
- Collaborative and experiential learning are central to learning communities.
- Multicultural thinking is encouraged to promote the understanding of diverse perspectives.
Benefits of Learning Communities
- Learning Communities classes emphasize that faculty and students alike are embarked on a journey of discovery.
- Faculty and students are able to work together more closely and develop successful learning strategies collaboratively.
- Students are able to become better acquainted with faculty and tend to be more comfortable asking questions.
- Students have the opportunity to develop stronger skills, the confidence to explore issues in depth, and the ability to question and think rigorously.
Spring 2023 Learning Communities Courses
Themed- Learning Communities
A Wand, a Ring, and an Accursed Book: Building the Fantasy Worlds of Tolkien, Lovecraft, and Rowling
The theme of this Learning Community is to explore the secondary worlds created by J. R. R. Tolkien, H.P. Lovecraft, and J. K. Rowling. Using Tolkien’s influential essay, “On Fairy-Stories,” we will explore how these authors use various aspects of Greek, Norse, Arthurian, and Christian mythologies to “sub-create” their fantasy worlds.
ENG102-0L3 CRN 64637
Instructor: Nicholas Bennett
IAI C1 901R
TR 9:30am-10:45am
HUM120-0L3 CRN 64638
Instructor: Keith Jensen
IAI H9 901
TR 11:00am- 12:15pm
Total Credits: 6
Excel in Accounting
This hands-on learning community sets you up for success. You will explore the functions and features of Excel while applying those skills to practical business world applications. By learning these critical and employable skills using in-class exercises, small group work and hands-on assignments, you distinguish yourself by expanding your understanding of accounting while learning the essential Excel skills.
ACC102-BL1 CRN 64627
Instructor: Dawn McKinley
IAI BUS 904
T 9:30am-10:45am
CAS115-BL1 CRN 64628
Instructor: Enrique D’Amico
R 9:30am-10:45am (1st 8 weeks)
CAS215-BL1 CRN 64629
Instructor: Enrique D’Amico
R 9:30am -10:45am (2nd 8 weeks)
Total Credits: 5
Living Sustainable Lives
What does it mean to live sustainable lives? Together, Chemistry and Ethics allow us to think about what would be entailed in sustainable use of resources, from energy to lean water and food, as well as at the why we should care about each other, animals, the natural world, and even future generations.
The Living Sustainable Learning Community is composed of two honors courses. For information about joining the Honors Program, please email honors@harpercollege.edu.
CHM103-HL2, CRN 64618
Instructor: Julie Ellefson
IAI P1 903L
MW 12:30pm-1:45pm
M 2:00pm-4:45pm
PHI115-HL2, CRN 64619
Instructor: John Garcia
IAI H4 904
W 2:00pm-3:15pm
Total Credits: 7
Intercultural Dialog and Exchange
Are you the type of person who likes to meet new people from all over the world? Join this Learning Community to connect with students overseas and discuss issues relevant to our global society. You will gain college writing, communication, and study skills that you’ll need to succeed in school and your future career. In these classes, you will practice self-reflection and intercultural communication.
ENG101-BL4 CRN 64641
Instructor: Richard Johnson
IAI C1 900
T 12:30pm-1:45pm
FYS101-BL4 CRN 64642
Instructor: Kimberly Jaeger
T 2:00pm-3:15pm
Total Credits: 6
General Learning Communities
| Course # | CRN | Title | Cr Hrs | Days Meet | Days Meet | Days Meet | Days Meet | Begin Time | End Time |
| FYS101-0L8 | 64651 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR | 3 | M | W | 11:00am | 12:15pm | ||
| ENG100-0L8 | 64650 | COMPOSITION | 4 | M | W | 12:30pm | 1:45pm | ||
| FYS101-0L5 | 64505 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR | 3 | M | T | W | 8:00am | 8:50am | |
| MTH065-0L5 | 64504 | ALGEBRAIC MODELING | 4 | M | T | W | R | 9:00am | 9:50am |
| FYS101-0L6 | 64539 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR | 3 | T | W | R | 10:00am | 10:50am | |
| MTH065-0L6 | 64538 | ALGEBRAIC MODELING | 4 | M | T | W | R | 11:00am | 11:50am |
| FYS101-0L7 | 64543 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR | 3 | M | T | W | 1:00pm | 1:50pm | |
| MTH065-0L7 | 64541 | ALGEBRAIC MODELING | 4 | M | T | W | R | 12:00pm | 12:50pm |
To learn more about Learning Communities, speak to your academic advisor or contact the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs.
