Freshman Seminar 120:
Perspectives on the Individual
"The unexamined life is not
worth living . . . "
-- Plato
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Le Penseur
("The Thinker")
by Rodin |
The Fall Freshman Seminar, the first in a series of three thematically-linked
courses, introduces you to the liberal arts and provides a strong foundation for
continued learning in specific disciplines.
This first course focuses on the individual through four units:
I. Developing a sense of identity
II.
Developing a sense of vocation
III.
Developing an attitude of wellness
IV. Exploring
questions of belief.
These topics encourage the introspection and self-understanding fundamental to
personal growth and scholarly achievement. The course is based on the
belief expressed by Plato centuries ago that "the unexamined life is not
worth living." You are encouraged to examine your life thus far and
to ask such questions as: Why am I here? What do I do? Where
do I go from here? The thinking that you do about these questions will
help you connect your beliefs with who you are and the way you live your life.
Goals:
1. Enhanced communication skills.
2. Enhanced personal
development.
3. Expanded
critical thinking skills.
4. Increased
familiarity with a variety of modes of inquiry.
5. Enhanced academic
skills.
6. Greater enthusiasm
and joy of learning.
Course
strategies:
Critical
analysis of readings, discussions in class and small groups, personal
reflection through a journal, and cooperative learning situations are
designed to involve students actively in the learning process.
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