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In addition, the course will focus on gangsta rap and East coast west coast conflict and the role of Atlanta in developing the counter culture that mainstreamed into modern fashion and media.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Looking for other interesting freshman courses? Seven learning communities are offered to freshmen in Fall 2009 semester. Join a learning community by taking two courses&#8211;one topics course chosen by the student and the other an English composition course. Read a short description of the seven learning communities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How Smart Are Animals?<\/li>\n<li>Body Images: Beauty and Health<\/li>\n<li>Comic Book Culture<\/li>\n<li>Natural Disasters: Does Hollywood Get It Right?<\/li>\n<li>Leadership: Nature or Nurture?<\/li>\n<li>A History of Hip Hop<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The Office&#8221; and Beautiful Bureaucracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cLearning communities offer freshmen a look at diverse opportunities at UTC and the Chattanooga area,\u201d said Dr. Fran Bender, Assistant Provost for Student Retention and Success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to introduce students to the community and to become better acquainted with faculty and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These classes will take students from campus to explore the Chattanooga community.<\/p>\n<p>Details and registration information about UTC Learning Communities can be found at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/Academic\/FirstYearStudies\/Communities.php\">http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/Academic\/FirstYearStudies\/Communities.php<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freshmen opportunity: imagine reading comic books and graphic novels in a course that considers the evolution of the modern superhero. 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