IDIS 10605 - Introduction To The Liberal Arts

Exploration of a specific issue, problem, or topic (e.g., place, citizenship, identity, social change) integrating the perspectives of at least two different disciplines from the liberal arts. Variable topic course. Specific topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Suitable for students from any major.

Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated for credit with different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize differences among disciplinary approaches and understand the value of multiple and differing perspectives.
2. Assess divergent or contending perspectives on debates, issues, and/or problems, including identifying the strengths and weaknesses of those perspectives and the significance of their differences.
3. Build interdisciplinary connections between two or more liberal arts areas and integrate knowledge across disciplines.
4. Apply interdisciplinary methods and approaches from the humanities and social sciences to explain, describe, and define a complex issue or question.
5. Analyze and evaluate texts, objects, events, or ideas in their cultural, intellectual, or historical contexts.
6. Demonstrate self-awareness and empathetic understanding of others.
7. Understand and articulate the importance and influence of diversity within and among cultures and societies.