What is the Discover New York
course?
Discover New York is an exciting, three-credit course
that is a part of the St. John's University core curriculum, which
means that it is a mandatory course for all first-year students.
Discover New York provides each first-year student with a dynamic
experience that combines in-class instruction with the cultural
wealth of New York City. Students are engaged in
analytical thinking and become proficient at using a variety of
media to access information. It also assists students in the
transitional period of their college years.
The major focus of Discover New York is academic. In Discover
New York, the students learn about a specific aspect of New York
City. The professor discusses a
number of themes, including:
- Immigration
- Race and ethnicity
- Religion
- Wealth and poverty
- Environment