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Introduction to Philosophy

This course will introduce students to the traditional philosophical issues. Students will examine such topics as the existence of God, the basis of ethics, and the nature of reality. We will also consider the practical application of philosophy in the political and social spheres.  Throughout the course, students will learn to think critically about the topics at hand, concerning which they will form sound judgments based on fact and not opinion. The course will examine what it means to be rational, passionate, social, moral, political and religious; leading students to the core essence of what it means to be a human being.

American Government

This course is about American Government. It is a system of government that has been for generations the envy of the world. This course will explore

the roots of this government stretching back to ancient times and up to its modern influences from English Common Law and Parliamentary government. We will intimately explore the creation of the United States Constitution examining its provisions for the “Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of government. We will study American Democracy in action and review competing narratives.

Introduction to Literature
COURSE DESCRIPTION : One of the most important goals of English 220 is to increase the critical reading skills of each student through discussion of mainstream literary production. Students will gain an understanding of literary principles, use basic terms important to critical reading and writing, and document essays using textual evidence. During the course of the term, participants will consider the basic techniques for handling point of view, tone, description, time, character, and imagery. In addition, they will become familiar with four main literary genres: short story, poetry, plays and novels. Discussion questions and writing assignments help students understand the reading selections and find subjects about which to write. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to read critically in order to write well on any level required for their future coursework. In addition, students will be able to distinguish between summary papers from interpretive or analytical papers and be able to write in both forms.  
America in the Nineteenth Century | HIS150-771

America in the Twentieth Century | HIS151-701

This course will introduce you to the history of the United States during the past 100 years. We will review some of the critical figures and ideas of the twentieth century, and examine several themes: the role of technology in social change, the United States' evolving position in the world community, and most importantly, the nature of America as an "imagined community" of diverse peoples. Because the scope of the course is so vast, we must skip lightly over many topics and simply ignore others. We will review competing narratives that seek to explain the American experience.

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