The University of New Mexico

Freshman Learning Communities - FLC

 

Freshman Learning
Communities - FLC

  • Shared, exclusive, inter-related classes.
  • 25 Freshmen.
  • 6 or 7 credits total.
Freshman Seminar & Linked Course graphic

FALL 2012 FLC OFFERINGS ARE NOW LISTED HERE

Freshman Learning Communities are two or more classes that are taught together.

  • One of them is a Freshman Seminar, a small class with a theme, taught by UNM faculty.
  • The Freshman Seminar is linked with another course (Freshman English, Public Speaking, Introductory Studies Reading, or another).
  • These classes are taught using cooperative and collaborative learning methods that engage you as an active, involved learner, with a minimum of “lecture”.
  • The discussions, readings, problems, papers, and presentations of the Freshman Seminar and the linked course are integrated and unified.
  • Twenty-five freshmen take the two classes together and work together in the classes.
  • The instructors work closely to coordinate and integrate the courses. Only the 25 FLC students are enrolled in these two classes.

Whom do I contact for more information?

Joel Nossoff-Director, UNM Freshman Learning communities

JOEL NOSSOFF - FLC DIRECTOR:
"I am very proud of the variety of the FLC offerings for freshmen, and the high quality faculty who teach in the FLCs. Your Academic Advisor will help you select one at your  Lobo Orientation or CEP Orientation. I am always glad to respond to your questions about the FLCs. Call me at 505/277-6518, or e-mail me at freshman@unm.edu. "

See the fall 2012 FLC Course List


Why should I join a Freshman Learning Community?

Join an FLC if:

  • You find an FLC “Theme” that interests you.
  • You want to make friends and get to know your instructors.
  • You want to participate more actively in your learning.
  • You want more individual attention from your instructors.
  • You want to more quickly develop your college learning, research, and thinking skills.

Will I get academic credit for the Freshman Learning Community?

Yes! All FLCs earn 6 credit hours (FLC 619 earns 7 credit hours) Check with your Academic Advisor to determine which FLC courses earn credit towards University Core Curriculum requirements, or an Arts & Sciences Group requirement, or may serve as free electives in your academic program.

How do I join a Freshman Learning Community?

Preview the themes and identify those you like. You can register for one of them at your  Lobo Orientation or CEP Orientation. Your Academic Advisor will assist you at that time. Registration for FLCs is on a first-come basis. Students must register for both classes in an FLC. FLC classes do not permit "wait lists" or "yellow cards" for enrollment

Am I required to be in an FLC?

No. There are many academic choices for freshmen listed here. You should choose at least one of them.

How many courses will I take in the FLC?

You will take two courses in the FLC with a group of 25 freshmen. There will be no other students in your FLC classes. FLC classes are offered only in your first semester. You will be taking additional courses not in your FLC.

Link to the FLC Poster Poster