TRU 111 - Classical Foundations of Self & Society

The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. In this course, we will explore the foundations of Self and Society through the literature, culture, art, and society of Greco-Roman antiquity, and evaluate how they influence modern perspectives. By re-focalizing modern society through an ancient lens, we will examine the origins of our own political system, society, biases, traditions, education system, and constructions of identity.

Credit(s): 3
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Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.