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This archived information is dated to the 2008-09 academic year only and may no longer be current.

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Stanford Introductory Seminars

In this section:

Freshman Seminars and Sophomore Seminars and Dialogues

Sophomore College

Up one level:

Freshman and Sophomore Programs

Participating Faculty: Over 200 faculty from more than 60 departments take part in Introductory Seminars programs. See faculty listings in each department's section of this bulletin for pertinent information.

SIS Offices: Sweet Hall, 1st floor, 590 Escondido Mall

Mail Code: 94305-3091

Phone: (650) 723-4338

Email: froshsophprograms@stanford.edu

Web Sites: http://introsems.stanford.edu; http://soco.stanford.edu

Stanford Introductory Seminars (SIS) provide opportunities for first- and second-year students to work closely with faculty in an intimate and focused setting. These courses aim to intensify the intellectual experience of the freshman and sophomore years by allowing students to work with faculty members in a small group setting; introducing students to the variety and richness of academic topics, methods, and issues which lie at the core of particular disciplines; and fostering a spirit of mentorship between faculty and students. Over 200 faculty from more than 60 departments take part in the introductory seminars programs. The courses are given department credit and most count towards an eventual major in the field. Most also fulfill General Education Requirements (GERs).

Some faculty who have taught Freshman Seminars or Sophomore College volunteer to continue working with their students through a formal advising relationship during the students' sophomore year.

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