Academic Senate Curriculum Committee
SCHOLARS SECTION ADDENDUM PROPOSAL
Describe the academically enriched activities and/or assignments that will distinguish this Scholars section from the
original course offered in this subject matter. Scholars sections should include activities and/or assignments that are not
included in the original course. The original course should be transferable to the UC/CSU and currently updated. Please
attach a copy of the original course outline.
Scholars Section Course Title:
Effective Semester:
Please indicate those additional assignments and/or activities that will be utilized to enrich students’ written
expression and critical analysis of ideas. Place an X next to all that apply and provide a short example.
1. GREATER DEPTH AND BREADTH OF TOPIC COVERAGE BY:
In-depth Class Discussion
Research Project
Advanced Laboratory Studies
Additional Topics
Use of primary and supplementary source materials In preparation of report and term paper
Other
2. ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH TOPICS IN THE DISCIPLINE INCLUDE:
Outside Lectures or Guest Lectures
Play, Concerts, and/or Conferences
Tours of Facilities, Field Work
Community Work
Other
3. WRITING IN THE CONTENT AREA WILL BE EMPHASIZED BY:
(List number and length of assignments)
Essay Questions on Exams
Short Papers, Reviews of Books/Articles Book report
Term Papers-describe
Written Laboratory Reports
Journals
Other
4. STUDENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THE INTIATIVE, DEVELOP SELF-DIRECTION
AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS BY:
Additional Reading on Specific Topic(s)
Regular Participation in Class Discussion
Peer Teaching Activities
Independent Studies/Research
Other
Curriculum Addendum
Scholars Section
Subject
Course Number
Title
The primary goal of the Los Angeles City Scholars Program is to provide the highly motivated student
with a broader intellectual experience than those offered in the basic curriculum. Scholars courses are
designed to support and encourage innovative teaching strategies, provide a challenging curriculum, and
develop advanced critical thinking, analysis, discussion and writing skills of honor students. Please
attach a copy of the content topic page from the original course to the Scholars Addendum. The
Curriculum Committee will compare the difference between the original course and the Scholars
Section.
Please complete the following additional criteria that will augment this course to make it an
Scholars course.
1. List additional measurable instructional objectives that the Scholars student will be
expected to accomplish.
2. List additional reading, writing, and special projects required for this Scholars course.
3. List augmented critical thinking skills the Scholars student will develop.
4. Service learning projects in which the student will be involved. (if applicable).
Signatures of Approval:
1. Department Chair:
2. Scholars Program Director
3. Chair, Curriculum Committee
4. Academic Senate President
5. Dean, Academic Affairs
6. V.P. Academic Affairs
Date: