Liberal Learning (LLRN)

Dr. Daniel F. Collins

Director of the Core Curriculum

The following courses comprise the core curriculum for students in the School of Arts and in the School of Science and are open only to those students. In keeping with the active learning goals of the program, all courses combine readings, discussions, and extensive writing assignments. LLRN 102, 203, 204, 205 and either 207 or 209 are required courses for all Arts and Sciences students. To fulfill the Social Science requirement, students in the School of Arts select three of the following and students in the School of Science select two of the following: LLRN 120, 121, 122, or 123.

102. Classical Origins of Western Culture. A multi-disciplinary exploration of Greek and Roman contributions to the heritage of western culture. Students examine classical history, science, philosophy, literature, and fine arts.        
            (Cr. 3)

120. Roots of Social Science: Economics. An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspective of the discipline of economics.         (Cr. 3)

121. Roots of Social Science: Government. An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspective of the discipline of political science. (Not open to students who have completed GOVT 201.)            (Cr. 3)

122. Roots of Social Science: Sociology. An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspectives of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. (Not open to students who have completed SOC 201.)       (Cr. 3)

123. Roots of Social Science: Psychology. An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspective of the discipline of psychology. (Not open to students who have completed PSYC 203.)      (Cr. 3)

203. Roots of the Modern Age: History. An intensive and critical examination of selected historical texts and developments from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.
            (Cr. 3)

204. Roots of the Modern Age: Literature. An intensive and critical examination of selected literary texts and developments from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.
            (Cr. 3)

205. Roots of the Modern Age: Philosophy. An intensive and critical examination of selected philosophical texts and developments from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world. (Cr. 3)

207. Roots of the Modern Age: Music. An intensive and critical examination of major works of music from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.   (Cr. 3)

209. Roots of the Modern Age: Art. An intensive and critical examination of major works of art from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.  (Cr. 3)

300. Honors Seminar Special Topics. Under the auspices of the Dean of Arts and the Coordinator of the Honor’s Enrichment Program. Course description will be announced when courses are offered.   (Cr. 3)