Honors College 201H - Ideas That Change the World

In this seminar, students will examine texts and works of art that have profoundly shaped the world we live in. The course is divided into four units: Models of Inquiry; the Impact of Science and Technology; Social Philosophy and Civic Engagement; and Art in the World. The course is supplemented with a plenary lecture by a distinguished honors faculty speaker.

Open to Commonwealth Honors College Students only. If you register for this course after the 1st class has met, you will need to be in contact with the professor (pjgorman@honors.umass.edu) to get the assignment so you will be prepared for class and get credit for attending.