Intellectual Heritage (IH)

Students will read important works of world literature, philosophy, and religion, from ancient epics to graphic novels, with a focus on individual well-being. We will ask questions like: What do we value, and why? What makes for happiness? What's right and wrong? How is what's good for me defined by my relation to others? What is the purpose of life? Note: This course was formerly titled "Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I; students who received credit for this title will not receive additional credits.

Students will read important works of social, political, and scientific thought, with a focus on well-being for societies. We will ask questions like: Where does society come from? How do we balance individual liberty and the public good? What behaviors and practices perpetuate injustice? Can we create a better society? How do power and privilege define our capacity to make change? How do we find truth? Can facts be detached from cultural contexts? Note: This course was formerly titled "Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II"; students who received credit for this title will not receive additional credits.

Students will read important works of world literature, philosophy, and religion, from ancient epics to graphic novels, with a focus on individual well-being. We will ask questions like: What do we value, and why? What makes for happiness? What's right and wrong? How is what's good for me defined by my relation to others? What is the purpose of life? Note: This course was formerly titled "Honors Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I; students who received credit for this title will not receive additional credits.

Students will read important works of social, political, and scientific thought, with a focus on well-being for societies. We will ask questions like: Where does society come from? How do we balance individual liberty and the public good? What behaviors and practices perpetuate injustice? Can we create a better society? How do power and privilege define our capacity to make change? How do we find truth? Can facts be detached from cultural contexts? Note: This course was formerly titled "Honors Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II"; students who received credit for this title will not receive additional credits.