IDH 1041 - Honors Core 2

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The University of West Florida

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Description:

Honors Core 1 and Honors Core 2 establish the foundation of the academic experience unique to the Honors program at the University of West Florida. In Honors Core 2, students will explore the philosophical underpinnings of community and investigate the distinctive features of Western and Eastern notions of communal life. This foundation will prepare students to address those features of modern society that threaten community. Specific attention will be given to various threats to community, including radicalism and globalization, mass society and suburban sprawl, lawlessness and violence, technology and social networking, and economic arrangements and collective action problems. Students then will consider the ways in which citizens can benefit from engaging their communities of interest, can foster more meaningful civic life, and can provide leadership to build a better future. Honors Core 2 is designated as a General Education course. The General Education curriculum at the University of West Florida is designed to provide a cohesive program of study that promotes the development of a broadly educated person and provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in university studies. This course has been approved as meeting your requirement in the Social Science, Socio-Political Perspectives area. The major General Education learning outcomes for this course are Analysis / Evaluation, Information Literacy, Team Work Skills, and Service Learning / Civic Engagement. Offered Spring Semester only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

uwf.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 474-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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