Honors classes are kept small, and participation is limited to honors-eligible students. For these reasons, honors courses allow deeper presentation of course material and freer discussion than are possible in most classes. The honors-specific components are explained to the students in writing at the beginning of the course as a part of the course syllabus. As appropriate for each course, honors sections often include a greater focus upon original sources, research methods, complex issues, and analytical writing. Honors classes are also more likely to include classroom debates, student-led classes, and group research projects.
Most honors courses offer general education credit.
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