2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Honors College

Robert E. Cook Honors College
Academic Affairs Division

Credit designation below title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

HRNC 101 HRNC 102 HRNC 201

HRNC 101 Honors Core I
5c–0l-5sh
Prerequisites: Freshman standing, admission to the Honors College
This first in a series of three required and interrelated courses introduces Honors College students to major works of literature and art; to major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, and the fine arts; and to critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an integrated, synthetic, and interactive pedagogical environment. While materials from various periods and disciplines are part of HNRC 101, each instructor has attempted to incorporate some works from a common century to provide students with a common ground for exploring the core questions.

HRNC 102 Honors Core II
5c-0l-5sh
Prerequisites: HRNC 101, freshman standing, and admission to Honors College
The second in a series of three required and interrelated courses. HNRC 102 continues the emphases of HNRC 101: (a) introduction to major works of literature and fine arts; (b) introduction to major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies; and (c) focus on critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an interrelated, synthetic, and interactive pedagogical environment. Although materials come from various periods and disciplines, each instructor has incorporated works from a common century to provide a common ground for exploring core questions. Building on their experiences in HNRC 101, students will become more critical and analytical in their reading and response. Further, the ability to synthesize will be emphasized based on their previous readings and learning experiences.

HRNC 201 Honors Core III
4c-0l-4sh
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, admission to the Honors College, and successful completion of HNRC 101 and 102 if admitted to Honors College as a first-year student. Prerequisites for students admitted to the Honors College as sophomores are ENGL 101 and at least one Liberal Studies course in the humanities or fine arts.
Completes the introduction of Honors College students to major works of literature and art; to major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, and the fine arts; and to critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an integrated and interactive pedagogical environment.

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