World Views

Statement of the Competency: to think critically about world views. Students who successfully complete the WORLD VIEWS course in Humanities should be able to:

• Analyze the elements and historical development of world views
• Explain the major ideas, values and implications of a world view
• Organize and synthesize elements of a world view into a coherent pattern
• Conduct a reasoned and critical comparison of world views

The WORLD VIEWS course introduces students to the idea of using conceptual frameworks for understanding, from culturally and historically diverse standpoints, how the world is structured, functions and develops. Students are encouraged to increase their awareness and understanding of different views of humanity and its place in the world.

Please note that not all the courses listed below are offered every term: