Topics that will be discussed include the origin of life, biodiversity, genetics, population genetics, human evolution, social Darwinism, sociobiology, and creationism. As these topics are discussed we will integrate, historical, religious, and cultural concepts as appropriate. Click here to view a fact sheet about SM27H - Evolution and Society. A standard composition course with high standards, this course will focus on expository writing,examining a variety of styles and rhetorical forms along the way. Among the types of writing considered are the autobiographical essay, the reflective essay, textual analysis, argumentation and research.
Subjects range from personal to academic.
Readings will be selected from contemporary non-fiction and may include some longer works. The essence of the essay is its ability to reveal through reflection. Emphasis will be placed on developing each writer's voice and fine-tuning each writer's technique in an attempt to create images and ideas which flow effortlessly from thought to print. This honors section will focus on the comparative, interdisciplinary study of literary and cinematic narrative. Discussion will center on the transformation of the narrative from literary origin to film adaptation.