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Imagine spending time learning about health care reform and what is needed versus what is possible. Or you could learn about the interplay of identity and social media. Maybe you like 3D movies and would like to learn more about how they are made and if they are here to stay. You could also attend a session that will discuss the recent revolts and revolutions in the Middle East. Or if you have a passion for theatre, you can get a cultural overview of the arts in Los Angeles and the plethora of opportunities that await you while at USC.
These are just a sample of the micro-seminars available to you during Welcome Week. Micro-seminars are just that - small-group sessions that highlight a special topic in a short time. Limited to just two 90-minute blocks, these seminars are designed to introduce you to faculty and engage you in the academic environment of USC. They give you a chance to meet one faculty member in an informal setting before regular classes even begin. And, to ensure the chance for discussion, the attendance in most seminars is limited to twenty students.
Faculty from across the schools and disciplines at USC are leading a micro-seminar. Do not feel as though you have to sign-up for a micro-seminar based on your major. You can choose from any of the topics available.
All micro-seminars are scheduled for two parts during Welcome Week 2011:
- Thursday, August 18, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
- Friday, August 19, 10:00 - 11:30 am
There is, of course, no required homework and no grading, but many faculty suggest short advance readings that will add to your understanding of their topics.
Registration for 2011 Welcome Week Micro-Seminars will begin on August 1 through the Office of Campus Activities.
You can preview the more than 50 topics being offered here.