FIRST YEAR SEMINARS 118 - Creating:Myth,Mystery,and Mind

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course critically examines various perspectives on the nature of creative activity in the arts, sciences, and everyday life. Students read a wide range of both descriptive and theoretical literature (psychological, philosophical, historical, and sociological) while trying to articulate their own ideas on concepts such as creativity, creating, genius, intelligence, invention, and problem-solving. The course also considers the relationship between creative activity and gender, class and culture. The emphasis throughout is upon analyzing concepts of the creative in terms of actual creative experience. The course places a premium on student participation: in addition to writing weekly responses to course readings, pairs of students work with the instructor in planning and directing class discussions each week. (Collins)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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