A fundamental examination of the Judeo-Christian tradition, beginning with a consideration of the relationship between theology and philosophy. Foundational religious affirmations will be examined from the perspective of both disciplines. Honors Program students will take PHI 191 in lieu of PHI 220 or THE 191 in lieu of THE 201. (Fall)
Courses
To participate in the Honors Program, you must complete up to 18 credit hours of the Honors Program courses. These courses include:
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This course addresses the importance of understanding theory and its relationship to how society/culture is produced and sustained. Various theoretical/philosophical assumptions that contribute to the production of cultural knowledge will be examined. (Spring)
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In-depth study of modernist literature (1900-1945) and postmodern literature (1945 to the present); analysis of these two periods of literary and cultural change and of the fundamental linguistic and critical developments of these periods; explication of the unique social and philosophical perspectives developed during these periods; application of the postmodern critical approach of deconstruction to develop an understanding of culturally constructed narratives. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or ENG 210. (Fall)
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This course will address the importance of theory in understanding and studying the concept of culture. The course will examine how culture is shaped by major social institutions and how these institutions shape cultural products such as literature, film, and art. The underlying assumption that guides the dominant cultural standards of America will be evaluated. (Spring)
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The central focus of this course is to analyze and understand current relations of inequality within the context of the United States and Latin America—particularly as they relate to race and class. (Fall)
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Students will conduct original research that stems from collaboration between the student’s academic major and the Honors Program’s curriculum. Topic and thesis proposal must be approved by the thesis advisor and the Honors Program’s director. A supervisory committee will oversee the thesis/project. (Fall, Spring)
Can I use some of the 18 credit hours towards my liberal arts requirements?
You can use the following Honors Program courses to fulfill the General Education Requirements: ENG 358H, PHI 191H, and SOC 394H.
You can use the following Honors Program courses to fulfill general elective credits: HON 192H, HON 479H, and HUM 300H.