The purpose of this course is to expose first-year students to a specific interdisciplinary theme or topic using the methods of philosophy, and within connection with related material in other fields. Specific emphasis is given to cultivating critical thinking, effective speaking and writing skills. Such a course is required for all first- year students, and may be taken with a corresponding Student Success Seminar. Past offerings have included courses on cross-cultural philosophy, philosophy and mythology, and the philosophy of monsters. This course qualifies as Interfaith Studies when taught as Cross-Cultural Philosophy.
Notes
GEP, Major, Elective credit.