Social Science | Overview

What we do

The Student Learning Center (SLC) Social Science Program supports the efforts of students taking courses in and/or pursuing majors in the Social Sciences. The program strives to create a community of scholars who work together to master the demands of a given discipline and support each other in achieving their academic goals.

The Social Sciences Program works together with the Study Strategies and Writing Programs to offer a variety of services. Credit courses and study groups highlight each student's strengths and emphasize collaborative group work and effective study and exam strategies. In addition, students discover and master modes of inquiry, analysis and expression particular to each discipline.

Kinds of Support

Study Groups

• Study group leaders clarify difficult course material and concepts. Weekly study groups provide opportunities for students to work in small groups to discuss course material.

• Important note: Study Groups are formed during the early part of the semester. Once formed, participants in the group are asked to consistently attend in order to build on the collaborative process toward success in the course supported.

• Tentative Study Group List for the Fall 2008 semester: African American Studies 5A, Anthropology 2AC, Asian American Studies 20A, Chicano Studies 50, Political Science 1, Political Science 2, Poltical Science 3, Psychology 1, Sociology 1, Sociology 3AC

• Tentative Study Group List for the Spring 2009 semester: Anthropology 1, Asian American Studies 20A, Ethnic Studies 21AC, History 7B, Political Science 1, Political Science 2, Poltical Science 3, Psychology 1, Sociology 1, Sociology 3AC

• Study Group List for Summer Session 2008 (Session C and D only): Ethnic Studies 21AC, History 7B, Political Science 2, Psychology 1, Sociology 3AC

Individual Tutoring

• Students meet one-on-one with a tutor throughout the semester to discuss course material, receive feedback on their work, and develop strategies and approaches to help them succeed academically.

Credit-bearing courses

• History 98: Ethnic Perspectives

How to Sign Up

Go to the appropriate Social Science discipline page (top right corner) to find available academic support in the form of Study Groups, Individual Tutoring, or Credit-bearing Courses. Not every format is available for every course. Click button (e.g. Social Science Study Group Sign Up or Request an Individual Tutor) to sign up. Utilize Tele-bears to sign up for Credit-bearing courses (i.e. History 98: Ethnic Perspectives)

If you have any problems or questions regarding sign up, contact Rex de Guia, SLC Social Science Program Coordinator at (510) 643-1595 or rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.

About the Staff

Rex de Guia, the SLC Social Science Program Coordinator, supervises an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff of upper-division undergraduates who are experts in navigating their respective disciplines. This caring staff offers a wealth of knowlege which include: valuable tips on how to mangage course work, great advice for preparing for course assessments, and strategies to improve one's academic process.

If you are interested in becoming a study group leader, individual tutor, or discussion leader for History 98 Ethnic Perspectives, please click on the following link: Become a Social Science Tutor.