The course may be organized by regions, subsistence types or forms of social organization. The course integrates geography, history, social institutions, religion, and the arts. The course seeks to foster intercultural understanding, global perspective and appreciation for the breadth, diversity and richness of the human experience. The approach is thematic and draws on global perspectives. Senior standing Offered in the January term, with limited offerings at other times A senior capstone, interdisciplinary course which considers the ethical dimension of the human experience, including historic and contemporary ethical frameworks designed to engage the students' ethical stances.
Students reflect on general education, major courses of study and chosen vocation.
Special concern to address service, global citizenship, and responsibility for the common good.