Themester is a College-wide initiative designed to create, explore, and encourage interdisciplinary opportunities for students, faculty and the community. For Fall 2009, the chosen theme is, “Evolution, Diversity and Change.” Within this program, a collection of courses have been identified by departments in the College for their connection to the current theme. These classes have been identified with the Registrar under Other Special Course Offerings as “Themester at the College” with the report code of BLTC. The curriculum bundle may also be accessed at the Themester website (www.themester.indiana.edu).
The intent of the College is that students in these classes will be given special opportunities to explore and experience their education across disciplines, including the potential to combine learning with other classes, hear from guest lecturers and speakers both in class and at campus-wide events, and explore other opportunities such as plays, movies, and exhibits. Students in these classes will receive information about Themester events in the campus and community through an e-mail listserve. And, student work may be nominated by faculty as exemplars of the Themester theme and interdisciplinary cooperation. Selected works will then be recognized and published in an electronic monograph to be retained by the IU Libraries.
For more information, please see the Themester website at www.themester.indiana.edu.
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Top 10 Reasons to Enroll in Themester at the College Classes:
(10) It’s easy! Just look for “Themester at the College” in the Registrar’s Special Course Listings when you sign up for Fall 2009 classes.
(9) Connect your coursework with campus and community events.
(8) Stay informed about interdisciplinary opportunities through the Themester email account.
(7) Discover interconnected events and exhibitions throughout the campus.
(6) See a great play and perhaps discuss it in class.
(5) Learn how your class relates to other areas of study through exploration and guest lecturers.
(4) A chance to have your work recognized for its interdisciplinary value and published in an electronic monograph.
(3) Learn from world-class experts on how the theme of “evolution, diversity and change” impacts their field.
(2) What is this “evolution” thing, and how do I do it?
(1) Get more information at www.themester.indiana.edu.
