HFE 1312 - Honors Foundation Experience II

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Babson College

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5.00 credits HFE1312 Honors Foundation Expereince 5 credit Foundation Liberal Arts Honors Foundation Experience: Equality, Persuasion, and Ethics: The Practice of Democracy This two-semester, 9-credit course satisfies the first-year requirements for AHF, HSF, and Rhetoric B. This uniquely designed course explores the ways democracy is enacted in the face of natural, social, economic, and cultural inequalities. How can individuals and citizens agree on what is just and good How can democracy retain the support both of the masses and of powerful elites, such as aristocrats, the wealthy, or those with special knowledge. What role does dissent play in the practice of democracy and how can political equality coexist with the right of individuals to make choices for themselves How are personal and intimate relations affected by the practice of democracy We will explore these themes in two ways. First we will examine the works of relevant artists, philosophers, and other writers. Then we will try to practice democracy in the classroom itself by re-enacting two charged moments in history when democracy was being shaped and tested: fall semester will focus on Athens in 403 B.C. and spring semester will focus on Paris in 1791. Students will be assigned roles to play and will give speeches and write position papers based on the issues critical to the assemblies of that time. During these sections of the course, which last from 4 to 6 weeks, the class will be run entirely by you, the students, as you attempt to advance the objectives of your particular roles and as the instructors offer advice and guidance. This unique approach improves speaking, writing, and leadership skills, promotes engagement with classic texts, and builds a strong learning community.

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5.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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