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Fiat Lux: A pedagogical utopia

In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, I was among a number of faculty members who volunteered that fall to teach a Fiat Lux seminar. It was originally envisioned… more >>

Fiat Lux for students

Exchanging and exploring ideas is a skill acquired only through practice. At UCLA, the Fiat Lux Freshman Seminars provide valuable forums for students and faculty to engage in critical thinking together.

Beginning in Fall 2002, Fiat Lux began offering new one-unit seminar courses for freshmen students. The seminars are taught by faculty in their fields of expertise and span the rich array of disciplines studied at UCLA. Lower division students will explore topics of intellectual importance and participate in critical discussion of these topics with a small group of peers and faculty. Enrollment is limited to allow students close contact with the instructor. Grading will be P/NP and valued at one unit of course credit.

Programs and Courses

Programs and Courses

FALL 2007
Incoming Freshmen: Monday, July 9, 8:00 A.M.
Open enrollment for all undergraduate students: Tuesday, August 7, 8:00 A.M.
WINTER 2008
Continuing Freshmen: Saturday, November 24, 7:30 P.M.
Open enrollment for all undergraduate students: Friday, November 30, 8:00 A.M.
SPRING 2008
Continuing Freshmen: Thursday, February 28, 8:00 A.M.
Open enrollment for all undergraduate students: Thursday, March 6, 8:00 A.M.

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"In 2002, a new program of freshman seminars, called Fiat Lux, was initiated as a regular part of UCLA’s innovative undergraduate curriculum." more >>

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