9:30-10:45A     TR     BH005

Above section meets with EDUC F401

This course provides an introduction to the history, traditions, and
culture of Indiana University.  It does not presuppose any background
or understanding of the history of education in general or of the
history of IU in particular.  The format combines lectures,
discussions, and field experiences, and stresses active learning in
its approach.  It draws on a variety of source materials, including
published works, archival documents, film, video, oral history, and
visits to various campus facilities.  In addition, the campus itself
is analyzed as a physical object and cultural artifact.  The entire
range of university activities is covered, including academic programs
(e.g., arts, humanities, social and natural sciences), student life
(e.g., athletics, Little 500, residential living), administration
(e.g., presidential leadership, organizational structure, financing
and governance), and external relations (on local, state, national,
and international levels).

Because of the special nature of its subject, the course takes a
participant-observer approach.  Students are encouraged to use their
existing knowledge and personal experiences of IU as a foundation for
further disciplined and critical investigations with the tools of
historical, social, and cultural analysis.  Students will be assessed
on the basis of quizzes, examinations, short writing exercises, group
projects, and class participation.