CORE 103 - Human Behavior in Perspective

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

CORE CURRICULUM

Description:

A study of "the individual in society," this course draws from areas such as literature, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and biology, first to demonstrate the idea that multiple perspectives and frames of reference broaden our understanding of the same behavior, and second, to propose a model for critical thinking about human behavior in general. Students explore the limitations of a single point of view and the benefits of information derived from multiple vantages as they consider key existential questions: Who am I? What can I know? And, based on what I know, how should I act? Readings include classic and contemporary works in the social sciences as well as literary works such as Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. Requires essays, group projects, and encourages attendance at co-curricular events.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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