GENERAL STUDIES

Dr. Paul Hanstedt, Director

Six one-unit core courses are distributed throughout the

student's years at Roanoke College. All emphasize writing and

critical thinking.

101 Critical Writing and Reading I

The first course of the two-term sequence in writing,

containing both instructor choice and core readings. Major

emphasis is placed on writing, with additional emphasis on

critical thinking, research skills, and an introduction to a

liberal arts education. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

102 Critical Writing and Reading II

The second course of a two-term sequence in writing. Major

emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, with additional

emphasis on critical thinking, research skills, and an

introduction to a liberal arts education. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: General Studies 101.

201 Humanities I

The first of a two-term sequence of interdisciplinary courses,

this course seeks to develop skills in understanding and

appreciating our own and other peoples' cultures through

analysis of important works in the humanities. The course

introduces students to important concepts, ideas, and

institutions of western and non-western cultures up to 1600

that have shaped and continue to shape our world. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: General Studies 102.

202 Humanities II

The second of a two-term sequence of interdisciplinary

courses, this course seeks to develop skills in understanding

and appreciating our own and other peoples' cultures through

analysis of important works in the humanities. The course

introduces students to important concepts, ideas, and

institutions of western and non-western cultures from 1600 to

the present that have shaped and continue to shape our

world. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: General Studies 201.

370 Values and the Responsible Life

This course examines prominent theories of ethical action

and character, and inquires into the philosophical and

religious systems of value in which ethical thought and action

take place. Building on the study of cultures undertaken in

the Humanities sequence, the course emphasizes living

traditions of ethical thought and reflects critically on their

substance as well as on their applications to particular issues.

(1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: General Studies 201 and General Studies 202 or

consent of the instructor.

400 Senior Symposium

The study of an issue of contemporary and enduring

significance drawing on the knowledge and skills from

the Roanoke College curriculum. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Humanities sequence and General

Studies 370.