IDIS 601 (04) - Interdisciplinary Seminar

InterSem/Paranormal Activities

CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies::Interdisciplinary Studies
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 25 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
CRN:  15248
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Many problems in today?s society are complex with no simple method of solving them. The goal of this final general education course is to explore complex themes related to the human experience by making connections across multiple academic disciplines. Several topics will be offered each term and all sections will provide students with the opportunity to hone their research, writing, and presentation skills. Students will use advanced problem-solving skills and methodologies to reflect on the section?s topic, collaborate with peers, and investigate solutions using interdisciplinary research and analysis.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Prerequisite(s): ( (COM 460 or COMM 542G) and (COM 480 or COMM 543G) and (MTH 402 or MATH 502G or MTH 504 or MATH 504G or ) and (CRIT 602 or CRIT 602G or CRIT 502G) ) or or ( (CRIT 602 or CRIT 602G or CRIT 502G) and )
Equivalent(s):  IDIS 601G
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course, Interdisciplinary Sem (Gen Ed)
Instructors:  Julie Moser

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

Over the course of this term, we will examine the topics of the paranormal and supernatural to gain a deeper understanding about how to research and describe a topic using reliable sources from multiple disciplines. The lenses we’ll use include (but are not limited to) sociology, art, history, psychology, literary studies, physics, philosophy, economics, and media studies. We will start by examining the concept of interdisciplinary studies before we explore the topic of the paranormal and supernatural. While you may have personal beliefs about the topics we’ll explore, this course provides a variety of readings and resources that you will learn how to evaluate, paraphrase, compare and contrast, and critically analyze. We suggest you stay open-minded and suspend your personal beliefs as we explore how different disciplines approach the topic through research-based academic writing.