ILAS 2350

Introduction to Liberal Studies

Behr

Required introductory course for the B.A. in Liberal Studies. The class is part lecture, based on readings in the fundamentals of higher learning, and part seminar discussion, based on readings on aspects of the various disciplines in a liberal arts education, from math and science to the social sciences and humanities.

This class is open to all students and is a great course in preparation for upper level study in any field.

Classic works from across disciplines in world literature. Students will integrate content and methodology from their various minors constituting the Liberal Studies major, aimed at a broad Liberal Studies perspective. 

This is the required ´capstone´ course for the B.A. in Liberal Studies. There is a double objective to the course, to give students a chance to become acquainted for the first time, or to read again, a handful of seminal works in world literature, and also to hone skills in reading and communication for life-long learning.

* permission of the instructor is required