This course will introduce students to key debates in the Humanities that have influenced and affected different cultures. The readings might include classical literature like the Iliad and the Odyssey or philosophical basics like Kant and Mill. It also might include more contemporary literary and cultural texts that reveal questions our society asks about itself. This class will challenge students while engaging them with basic questions about the history of human ideas. Students will discuss and write about these texts, learning critical thinking, composition, and research skills. Specific topics and readings will be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Honors Program. Does not count towards an English major or minor