August 12, 2026
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The following is being sent on behalf of Madeleine Sorapure, Teaching Professor, Writing Program and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education sorapure@ucsb.edu
Dear Faculty,
I’m writing to solicit faculty offerings of lower-division Honors Seminars in the L&S Honors Program, for Winter 2027.
Honors Seminars are INT 84 courses which are taught above the (Academic Senate) faculty’s regular workload. Faculty teaching Honors Seminars will receive $3,300 in research funds, which can also be used for course support, supplies, and expenses associated with the seminar.
Seminar topics may introduce a particular discipline, explore an area of professional interest, or provide important insight on a matter of contemporary concern. These 2-unit courses meet 20 hours a quarter. Classes can be on campus and classroom-based, or field-trip or field-work based. The maximum enrollment for Honors Seminars is 20 students.
The seminars provide an excellent opportunity for students and faculty to pursue areas of interest in a small class setting. Please consider applying to offer a lower-division Honors Seminar. Please submit proposals by no later than Friday October 2nd.
Proposal Application:
If you have any questions, feel free to write back to me directly at sorapure@ucsb.edu.
Best,
Madeleine
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Madeleine Sorapure
Teaching Professor, Writing Program
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
UC Santa Barbara
pronouns: she/her/hers
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