Whatever their subject matter, first-year seminars emphasize critical thinking through class discussion and regular practice in writing. Humanities Institute 101-104 differ only in their area distribution designation. First Year Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies. All others need permission of instructor. Designed to introduce entering students to the intellectual life of the university in a small course taught by an experienced member of the faculty.
Topics vary according to the interests of the instructors.
Whatever their subject matter, first-year seminars emphasize critical thinking through class discussion and regular practice in writing. Humanities Institute 101-104 differ only in their area distribution designation. Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies. Seminar for freshman in interdisciplinary study. Taught by one of the Institute's resident fellows and crosses at least two fields of study.