The Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC) offers two general kinds of services to Core students,

Peer Tutoring: Small-groups (6-8 students) allow tutees to review and discuss course material as they develop the skills needed for college learning. Humanities Core tutors have been recommended by faculty, were outstanding Core students themselves, have superior communication skills, and possess an enthusiasm for the Humanities and for helping students. They complete a quarter-long training course, University Studies 175, that emphasizes interactive learning. They are supervised by LARC professional staff.

Students enroll through TELE. The cost is $60 per quarter. Information about enrollment can be found at the LARC web site at www.larc.uci.edu. Tutors do not work with student writing.

Professional Writing Services: All writing services are provided by professional staff. These services are available to students without charge and come in two forms,

•  Workshops—students meet in small-groups to clarify assignments, acquire strategies of analytical writing, develop ideas, gain insights into texts, ask questions, and share concerns. Meeting times and locations are available at the web site at www.larc.uci.edu/humcore.html. All workshops are available on a drop-in basis, no enrollment or referral required. A workshop “referral” form is available (in the Core office) for those cases in which an instructor would like proof of a student’s attendance at a workshop. Students can make the best use of LARC services by attending workshops well before the assignment due date. Early attendance gives the students the chance to schedule an individual conference.
• Individual Conferences—students may meet LARC writing counselors by appointment to discuss any aspect of their writing. Appointments are up to 50 minutes long. Since workshops are designed to help students make the best use of individual conferences, students must attend at least one workshop for each paper assignment before scheduling an individual conference. LARC will waive the workshop requirement for students who are referred by their instructor. Individual conference referral forms (as well as workshop referral forms) will be available in the Core office.

LARC writing counselors are sensitive to issues of authorship and academic honesty. We provide only appropriate assistance, consistent with Core guidelines on plagiarism and collusion. If questions about the authorship of a student paper arise, please contact us. We are always happy to discuss any of your concerns.

Whom to contact: Robert De France, 824-7563, rdefranc@uci.edu, will be leading Core workshops. Contact him if you have questions or concerns.

Workshop referral