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Roots of Learning

The following courses comprise the core curriculum for students in liberal arts and in science majors 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 Classical Origins: West Culture is required of all continuing liberal arts majors and some continuing science majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences.

   LLRN 105 Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Seminar  will replace LLRN 102 and be  required of all liberal arts majors and some science majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, beginning with students entering Fall 2024 and thereafter.

To fulfil the Humanities requirement, all students in liberal arts and science majors take the following courses:

ENGL 150Roots: Literature3
or ENGL 151 Roots: Literature-1st Year Seminar
HIST 150Roots: History3
or HIST 152 Roots: History - FYS
PHIL 150Roots: Philosophy3
or PHIL 152 Roots of Modern Age: Philosophy - FYS
ART 150Roots: Art3
or ART 151 Roots:Art -FYS
or MUSC 150 Roots: Music
or MUSC 151 Roots:Music-1st Year Seminar

To fulfil the Social Science requirement, students in liberal arts majors select 3, and students in science majors select 2, of the following courses:

ECON 150Roots: Economics3
or COMM 150 Roots: Communication
POSC 150Roots: Government3
or POSC 153 Roots:Government - FYS
PSYC 150Roots: Psychology3
or PSYC 153 Roots: Psychology - FYS
SOC 150Roots: Sociology3
or SOC 153 Roots: Sociology - FYS

Courses

LLRN 102. Classical Origins: West Culture. 3 Credits.

A multidisciplinary exploration of Greek and Roman contributions to the heritage of western culture. Students examine classical history, science, philosophy, literature, and fine arts.

LLRN 105. Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Seminar. 3 Credits.

LLRN 107. Medieval Origins of West Culture. 3 Credits.

A multidisciplinary exploration of Europe during the Middle Ages, from the fourth through the fifteenth centuries. Students examine medieval history, fine arts, literature, philosophy, and religion.

LLRN 151. Classical Origins of Western Culture-FYS. 3 Credits.

A multidisciplinary exploration of Greek and Roman contributions to the heritage of western culture. Students examine classical history, science, philosophy, literature, and fine arts. First Year Seminar.

LLRN 300. Honors Seminar. 3 Credits.

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.

LLRN 375. Internship. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Open to all students in the School of Arts. General elective credit only.

LLRN 401. Senior Seminar. 3 Credits.