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 areassuch as literature, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and biology,first to demonstrate the idea that multiple perspectives and framesof reference broaden our understanding of the same behavior,and second, to propose a model for critical thinking about humanbehavior in general. Students explore the limitations of a singlepoint of view and the benefits of information derived from multiplevantages 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 socialsciences as well as literary works such as Ibsen's An Enemy of thePeople. Requires essays, group projects, and encourages attendanceat co-curricular events.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

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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