The answer is that it went underground, where it has been eating away at the foundations of academic orthodoxy. In this course we will critically explore the cherished perceptions we hold of ourselves and the research that has sought to lend new insights into the fundamental basis of human behavior. This will include modern interpretations of such issues as criminal behavior, honor, sacrifice, parental manipulation, and intelligence. We will further examine new uses of evolutionary theory to address our place in nature. Writing assignments will include professional writing within a discipline, creative writing, essay, and autobiography.
Attendance is essential for serious class discussion and learning.
Three percent of the final grade will be subtracted for each unexcused absence. WCP students must complete their Statement of Educational Objectives in order to receive a grade for second-year Western courses. If you have any questions about this material, please ask your instructor for interpretation. Poster sessions are effeictive ways of communicating research and are commonly employed in academic meetings of all disciplines. Poster board can be picked up at the Peer Science Center.