Through the study of Washington State and Pacific Rim contemporary issues and literature, students develop critical reading, writing, and communication skills. Course materials and instruction are modified to best support each student's individual learning strengths and weaknesses. Honors Freshman Humanities is an integrated course focusing on the culture, history and literature of Washington State and the Pacific Rim. Students actively participate in their learning through seminar discussion, research, exhibition, performance and formal writing. Students should expect a challenging workload.
Class size is limited.
World Cultures is an integrated course focusing on the history and literature of cultures around the world. The course includes readings in history, culture, the arts and literature. Using these readings and other activities, students examine their roles as world citizens. Students write journals, informal and formal essays on these topics. Students will also work in groups to analyze global and regional issues through formal presentations and United Nations'-style debate.