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*20- Individuals and Society- explores themes/issues of identity and personal responsibility

*30- Institutions and Society- explores themes/issues of civic and social responsibility

*40- Science and Society- explores importance of role scientific knowledge and practice play in public life

*50- Creativity and Innovation- explores way creative and innovative thinking and practice shape individual identity, community development and society

*60- Quantitative reasoning- students may also meet this mathematics requirement by taking a MAT course in their major rather than in a QLC

Please remember that this document is a supplemental resource that should be used in conjunction with MyAccount. **QLC courses are co-requisites & are completed in pairs. You will choose TWO QLC courses in the same Learning Community (LC).**

For example: QLC 350 LC 30

withQLC 360 LC 30

Example of Learning Community 30

Topic/Theme of Learning Community 30

(LC 30)

QLC 340This course will

approach the topic through a scientific

perspective.

QLC 360 This course will

approach the topic through a

mathemetical/ quantitative perspective.

QLC 320This course will

approach the topic through the perspective

of identity & personal responsibility.

QLC 350 This course will

approach the topic through the perspective

of creativity & innovation

QLC Categories20- Individuals and Society30- Institutions and Society40- Science and Society50- Creativity & Innovation60- Quantitative Reasoning

Learning Community 30 has 4 different course offerings

representing 4 different QLC categories.

Choose 2 of the QLC classes. They are co-requisites --> always taken as a pair/at the same time, totaling 8 credits.

The 2 separate courses will integrate throughout the semester, creating your

learning community.

Example of 1 option: QLC 350 LC 30

+ QLC 360 LC 30

= Complete Learning Community

300 Level Learning Communities - Fall 2021

LC 8: The Challenge of Global Migration Who are immigrants and why do people choose to move from one place to another? What happens to them when they arrive? In this learning community, we’ll examine the complexities of immigration from a variety of perspectives. We will also think about the ethical components of our own role in immigration today by engaging with the larger community in Charlotte. Students enrolled in this learning community must be enrolled in two of these courses.

QLC 320

QLC 320 L82

QLC 330

Refugee Migrations What would it be like to be forced from your home and driven out of your country? What would you take? Where would you go? How would you create new communities? This course explores the forces that cause refugee crises, the system created to assist refugees, and the moral and ethical questions refugee crises raise. Outside of class students will partner with local refugee resettlement agencies where they will work 1:1 with former refugees resettled in the Charlotte region. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Framing Trauma: the Literature & Images of Migration In this course, we will study trauma narratives: a body of literature struggling to convey the traumatic experiences of forced migration and dislocation. As we will discover, trauma narratives come in many forms. Through analysis of graphic novels, memoirs, and magical realism, we will investigate how writers past and present invent new storytelling techniques in an effort to make visible the experiences of losing one’s home, family, and identity. We will also study iconic images of migration and consider the stories that images do—and do not—tell. We will discuss the ethics of how we consume such images through (social) media, and we will consider what our civic obligation is, as the writer Susan Sontag puts it, “regarding the pain of others.”Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.Political responses to global migration: The case of the United States The United States defines itself as a “nation of immigrants”, but the country’s political decisions about immigration are often unwelcoming, and always reflect a variety of forces: economic, racial, ideological, and geopolitical. Through film, fiction, and scholarly work, this course explores U.S. responses to immigration, with a focus on political responses in the past twenty years. We will explore course themes through service-learning projects with immigrant service-providers in Charlotte. And, we will produce multimedia resources to share our insights with the Charlotte community. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Asylum in the United States Every year in the United States, thousands of people apply for asylum. Asylum is a form of protection for individuals in the United States who fear persecution in their countries of origin. Under U.S. and international law, those who are granted asylum cannot be forcibly returned to their home countries. They also enjoy several key benefits in the United States, including work authorization and a pathway to U.S. citizenship. The asylum process, however, is complex. Asylum-seekers face various systemic hurdles. Furthermore, legal standards change frequently and may be applied inconsistently. As a result, it can be exceedingly difficult for people seeking asylum to obtain the protection they need.This course explores asylum in the United States, including asylum law and the affirmative and defensive asylum processes. It will also examine the rights given and denied to asylum-seekers, the differences between immigration court and other courts in the United States, and the impact that changing presidential administrations may have on who receives asylum. Students will be challenged to think critically about U.S. asylum law and policy and the extent to which the country is living up to its moral and legal obligations.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Sarah Griffith

Bonnie Shishko

Maggie Commins

QLC 330 L82

Tyler Lloyd

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LC 9: Growing CharlotteFor the first time in the history of mankind, the majority of people live in cities. We will explore the effects of population density on individuals, society, and the environment in these exciting and complex places bustling with the daily rhythms of people.

QLC 350

QLC 360

City Theatre:The jungle of the urban landscape surrounds us all. This course employs theatre to discover how human interaction impacts surrounding environments. Our theatrical safari explores all aspects of theatrical production and performance, searching how the dramatic art form parallels human expansion, innovation and exploitation. We will utilize Oscar Brockett’s, The Essential Theatre, as our guide to embark on this research based theatrical expedition. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Intro Statistics: Growing Charlotte The Urban Jungle. In this course, students will learn introductory statistical concepts and use them as a lens to explore urban social and ecological issues. By analyzing real-life data using the calculator and SPSS, students will gain an understanding of the measurable aspects of the dynamics at work in cities. Counts as a substitute for MAT 130 or MAT 131. Not open to students who have credit for MAT 112, MAT 130, or MAT 131 Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Martin Kettling

Teneal Pardue

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QLC 340 The Biology of Health Disparities:A study of individual and social aspects of health; the social, political, and economic contexts of health and illness; the study of the determinants of health, an introduction and examination of socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health; the study of USA healthcare system and its effect on health disparity; examining the health disparity in Charlotte area; using integrative thinking and the scientific information gathered to make real-time decisions dealing with urban environments in Charlotte related to health disparity. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Zahra Bahrani-Mostafavi.

300 Level Learning Communities - Fall 2021

LC 10: Transformation through Storytelling

How do the narratives of science, folklore, and music reflect and inform the lives of individuals and communities? In this Learning Community, we will discover the stories embedded within our cultures and how they can transform ourselves and the world.

QLC 320

QLC 340

QLC 350

Fairytale, Fantasy, Folklore Mermaids, Fairy Godmothers, and Hideous Beasts: Transformation in Fairytale, Fantasy, and Folklore. In this course we will look at stories from the traditions of myth, folklore, and fairytale with a specific focus on the concept of transformation -- both within the tales and as a cultural process as stories are interpreted through place and time. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Science in “Once upon a time” This online course combines both scientific and creative artistry. Forensic science experiments will be used to develop critical thinking skills, and to understand relationships, interactions and patterns. Theses competencies will then be used to explore how the scientific method is woven in the fabric of criminal investigations, as well as how it can be applied to civic engagement opportunities.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

The Magic of Music “Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”. J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. In this course, we will explore how music transforms us, even more so when combined with the power of words, art, or dance. As we track the evolution of music from the Middle Ages to contemporary works, we will examine how we use music in our world individually and collectively. We will also look at storytelling and music in other cultures. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Tracey Perez

Yvette Clifton

Connie Rhyne-Bray

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300 Level Learning Communities - Fall 2021

LC 11: Human Trauma

QLC 330

QLC 340

Sociology of Trauma In this fully online designated civic engagement learning community course, we will explore the social causes and consequences of trauma experienced by individuals, communities, and on a global scale. Specifically, we aim to understand the social context in which trauma occurs, the trends in certain types of traumas, and how individuals and societies react and respond when trauma presents itself. Students will have the opportunity to involve and incorporate their interactions with local community agencies to solve complex problems experienced by trauma survivors. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Biological Impacts of Trauma This online course combines both scientific and creative artistry. Forensic science experiments will be used to develop critical thinking skills, and to understand relationships, interactions and patterns. Theses competencies will then be used to explore how the scientific method is woven in the fabric of fables and music storyboards as well as in criminal investigations. Final projects will be expressed as a multi-media presentation, and posted to an online community space in order to generate social awareness. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Smith

Skaggs

QLC 350 Crisis DramaThe women of Troy have been gathered in a camp, and now they wait to be distributed. Their trauma and fear is real to us, not solely because of the skill of the playwright, but that the story of women and children encircled by war is present with us today. We will explore drama in theater, television, and film to help us gain perspective on the art we consume and the empathy we offer. We will struggle with unanswerable questions, such as: how can a character’s tragedy be entertaining, what is the value in replaying the worst moments of life in a public space? This course includes acting, analysis and writing. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Kettling

Trauma is ever-present in humanity, leaving behind broken bodies and minds. In this QLC, we will explore trauma and resilience through the lenses of biology, sociology, and theatre coursework. This history of trauma, as well our evolving understanding of it, will frame these courses. The QLC intergrative assignment will focus on community based research of the experience of trauma in our city.

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300 Level Learning Communities - Fall 2021

LC 12 Trauma and the Holocaust

QLC 320

QLC 330 Trauma and Resilience

Judy Schindler

Tommy Lopez

Holocaust in Film and LiteratureNo event in modern history highlights more effectively the dangers of indifference in the face of hatred and discrimination than the Holocaust. This class, using film and literature as the lens through which to examine the Holocaust. Film shorts, documentaries, literary testimonies, poetry, and research will enable students to greater understand the factors that led to the Holocaust and can lead to genocide – political, economic, historical, and religious including the history of anti-Semitism. The class will explore the Holocaust as a model for any act of oppression that includes the roles of victim, perpetrator bystander and upstander. There will be a strong focus on resistance and resilience. We will investigate the role of the individual in society, the necessity of ethical inquiry and decision-making to promote the knowledge, values and skills needed to preserve and protect participatory democracy, human rights and justice. Guest speakers will include a Holocaust educators and religious leaders. As part of a 300 level Queens Learning Community with QLC 330 – Trauma and Resilience, we will additionally focus on generational trauma. Civic engagement and an integrated assignment will be woven into the curriculum.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

This course explores the multidimensional aspects of Trauma and Resilience within the context of our current society. During our class time we will see and hear of events which occur in everyday life which are examples of trauma. We will talk about and explore the concepts of generational trauma. Is trauma transferred from one generation to the other? We will also see how the context of an individual plays into the manifestation of resilience and how trauma is generated, personally, familiarly, environmentally, culturally and historically.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

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LC 13 Environmental Exploration: The Art of Science and the Science of Art

QLC 340

QLC 350

Science & Society

TBA. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the

same learning community.

Environmental Theatre: Communicating Environmental Science Through Art

Shakespeare said that all the world is a stage and that all the men and women were merely players. Have you ever considered yourself and artist or more specifically, an actor? Well, to no fault of your own, you are. Everything we do is a type of performance. In this course, we will explore voice, kinesics, and non-verbal communication to get a better understanding of how our bodies communicate. Honing skills in body language, public speaking, and audience engagement, you will devise and create projects to serve as a catalyst for social change, finding ways to bring awareness and activism to environmental issue in our local, national, and global communities.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Robin Byers

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Kevin Calcamp

300 Level Learning Communities - Fall 2021

LC 14

QLC 320

QLC 350

Connecting Past to Present: An Introduction to Public HistoryThis course is designed to introduce students to the practice of public history by surveying its origins, the methodologies of public historians, and key issues and developments within the field. Our perspectives of the world, our communities, and ourselves are shaped by the past. Its influence can sometimes seem imperceptible while in other scenarios manifest in very tangible ways. History is never neutral or apolitical, and public history often contends with issues of identity, power, and inclusivity. There are many definitions of public history, but it can be summed up broadly as the practice of collecting, preserving, and interpreting history with and for the public. By the end of this course, students will have deeper understanding of and appreciation for the many ways history can be applied outside of the classroom and the power it can yield. Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

From Analog to Digital: An Introduction to Contemporary Storytelling in Media

By blending technology and storytelling, students taking this course will be able to identify effective and compelling conventions found in storytelling by listening to podcasts, analyzing films, and viewing photographs. Additionally, members of this class will be able to demonstrate their practical knowledge by creating media assets such as scanning images, or recording video interviews, or hosting a podcast. In collaboration with Eric Scott and his course “Connecting Past to Present: An Introduction to Public History”, a transmedia project will be curated to highlight a series of themed-stories from an under-served community.Pre-requisites: QEN 101, QEN 102, 200 level QLCs. Co-requisite: One QLC 3** from the same learning community.

Eric Scott

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Joe Cornelius