Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

Semester In

Two students talking during a dialogue event

Build a course using Semester in Dialogue's experiential learning framework.

Through Semester In, departments and faculty at SFU gain access to Semester in Dialogue mentorship and course numbers in order to develop their own courses as part of their department or faculty's academic offerings.

The Semester In concept emerged from one of SFU’s signature program, Semester in Dialogue, a one-semester, full-time offering designed to inspire students with a sense of civic responsibility and encourage their passion for improving society. Semester in Dialogue is unique in being the only undergraduate course at SFU outside of the traditional department and faculty administrative structure, an unusual position for any university teaching program.

Organizing a Semester In

Semester In is presented as one seamless unit, but for grading purposes credits are divided into two or three simultaneous courses offered as a full 15 credit version with all three courses, or a shorter 10 credit version.

Credits for the three courses are applied towards departmental/faculty major or minor requirements, but could also be used for breadth requirements for students outside the offering Department or Faculty. Departments/Faculties might also decide to approve their Semester In as meeting requirements towards an Honours degree.

Generally two or three faculty teach full-time each semester, the equivalent of 7.5 credits or roughly two typical SFU courses per faculty for the 15 credit model. Faculty may be seconded from SFU departments through teaching buyouts, or come from the community and be paid a stipend.

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