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Barnard First-year Foundation is an academic program at Barnard College that manages the First-Year Experience for incoming students. The program delivers two required, writing-intensive courses: First-Year Writing and First-Year Seminar. These courses are designed to introduce students to the intellectual life of the college, equipping them with c... ritical reading, discussion, and academic writing skills that cross disciplinary boundaries. The curriculum includes special topics seminars and Reacting to the Past historical role-playing games, all delivered through small, discussion-based seminar classes. The program employs an inclusive and anti-racist pedagogy to ensure equal access to learning for students from diverse educational backgrounds.Read More