Introduction to DePauw's Winter Term
DePauw University operates on a 4-1-4 calendar. The month-long Winter Term, which takes place each January between fall and spring semesters, reflects DePauw's serious commitment to non-traditional, experiential learning. Winter Term is a time of adventurous, intellectual exploration in an atmosphere with a reduced emphasis on grades.
During the academic year 2009-2010, Winter Term will be held from January 4 - 29, 2010.
The faculty have cited the following, among others, as general goals of the Winter Term experience for DePauw students.
- Students may study or work intensively on a specific problem or on a topic of significant personal interest and educational merit.
- Explore a new subject.
- Work collaboratively on a project with faculty members or professionals who have similar interests.
- Study a problem or topic from a cross-disciplinary perspective.
- Learn and practice a new skill
- Participate in a valuable group experience in a work, performance, or educational setting.
- Explore a potential career or experience a field of work related or unrelated to one's field of study.
- Learn about oneself in relation to potential majors.
- Work and live with others while providing a community service.
- Participate in an alternative community experience.
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