12-week / 2-course Intensive: May 18 - August 7
A pilot program for summer session 2009
What is the 12-week / 2-course Intensive?
In short, it’s a way for students to complete two sequenced courses in a single summer.
How does it work?
Students register for both courses at once and attend the full 12 weeks of summer. The class meets at the same time and in the same classroom over the full 12 weeks. The content for each course is covered in approximately 6 weeks.
What courses can be taken this way?
Because this is a pilot program this year, there are just two sequences to choose from:
- Calculus I and II (Math 180 and 181)
- Introduction to Literary Study & Critical Methods and American Literature: Beginnings to 1900 (English 240 and 243)
Are there any special requirements?
Students are required to register for both courses at the same time in advance of the start of summer session. They will need to register through the department and may need to meet with an advisor to assure that they are prepared for the intensive nature of the course.
If you have completed Math 121 with a C or better (or have the appropriate placement on a placement test, or a Math ACT subscore of 28), Math 180 and 181 could be a great option for you.
If you’re interested in taking English 240 and 243, the recommended background is a 100-level English literature class (101 – 123).
ENG 240 and 243
English 240 will be taught by Vainis Aleksa, and English 243 will be taught by David Schaafsma. The daily class schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
For more information, contact Julie Hau at jmhau@uic.edu or (312) 413-2237.
Math 180 and 181
Both courses will be taught by David Cabrera. The daily class schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 11:25 am.
For more information, contact Florenzio Diaz at fdiaz4@uic.edu or 312-996-3055.
Why should I consider taking these sequences?
Most students and faculty rarely have the chance to focus on one course at a time. Meeting with the same group of fellow students over an extended period for two important related courses can also add to a richer, more rewarding learning experience. In addition, if you need one of these sequences to progress in your major, completing them this summer could make a big difference to your fall semester.