PHIL110 - Beginning Philosophy

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Academic Year 2002/2003

Beginning Philosophy
PHIL 110 SP

This is an introduction to philosophy for first-year students. There will be intensive reading and discussion of some major classical texts, as well as some contemporary works.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

2 papers, one with mandatory re-write. Weekly commentary on readings. At least 1 in-class presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students must come to class having STUDIED (not just read) the material and must be prepared to discuss it.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Shieh,Sanford

Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: FISK115

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 18

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

FYI: First Year Initiative:Seminar

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003