DSOC 4980

DSOC 4980

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Designed to give an undergraduate student practical teaching experience and deepened subject matter knowledge through working with a Development Sociology faculty member in planning and teaching a course. An enrolled student will regularly discuss teaching topics with the supervising faculty member; topics such as course objectives, subject matter, teaching techniques, and assessment strategies. The specific responsibilities will be negotiated between the faculty member and student, but, as appropriate for the particular course, may include researching course-related topics, preparing course materials, leading discussions, commenting on assignments, writing exam questions, assisting with grading, gathering student feedback, and tutoring.

When Offered Fall, spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: previous enrollment in the course to be taught or other appropriate previous training and experience.

Outcomes
  • Students will gain practical teaching experience.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  4493 DSOC 4980   TA 651

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  • Previous enrollment in the course to be taught or other appropriate previous training and experience. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.