HUM 11 - Honors Critical Thinking across Global Cultures

3 unit(s)
Interdisciplinary study of how major ideas in philosophy and political philosophy from different global cultures can help us to understand world historical events and contemporary social issues. Assignments focus on the development of critical thinking and argumentative writing skills through 3-4 culture units, each focused on a “big question” that resonates across a wide geographic and historical span, covering three axes of cultural interconnection: East-West; Global North-Global South; and past-present. Questions may include how to live a good life, how to determine truth, or how to organize society.

Satisfies A3: Critical Thinking and Writing.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2 with a grade of C- or better.
Grading: Letter Graded.

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