Provides innovative writing instruction to honors students while introducing works and history of western culture. Particularly emphasizes analytical reading and writing. Studies significant works in the history of Western civilization to the Renaissance, both in their historical context and in relation to one another. For entering freshmen who have already fulfilled the W1 requirement. Continues HP 1020 and 1151 .
Topics vary from year to year.
Required of UW Honors Program students. Introduces study of nature and grounds of knowledge, its limits and validity. Examines epistemological basis of selected areas of academic thought. Topics vary from year to year. Required of UW Honors Program students.