May 05, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog-June Update 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog-June Update [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HON 2051 - Honors Seminar I

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The first course in the honors seminar sequence will introduce students to the program fundamentals through various topics. Embracing intellectual curiosity, we explore and identify connections between complex problems - both past and present - to implement creative interventions that address social challenges and support “The Power of Communities.” Students will begin work on a two-year experiential learning project that will connect them to organizations involved with social justice work in the greater Milwaukee community. This course meets the following Raider Core CLO requirement: Think Critically. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply historical reasoning to understand the origins of present-day issues
  • Examine possible ideological, esthetic, political, social connections, and reflect on how our knowledge of the past enriches our awareness of the present
  • Engage with individual/organizations/movements that sought to challenge residential segregation in cities like Milwaukee

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Vary by instructor and year

Coordinator
Dr. Michael Carriere



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