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Previously Offered general honors (GH) classes
The following is an example of a General Honors (GH) course that has been offered in the past. This course may or may not be offered again. View a list of the GH courses that will be offered next semester here.
The quest for democracy
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course descriptionThis Honors Junior Seminar engaged students in examination of how the complex pattern of geographical, racial, cultural, philosophical, and historical circumstances led to the development of two unique ancient systems of government – Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic – which have profoundly influenced modern political thought in the United States and beyond. The study generally proceeded in chronological order (from the 6th century BCE to 2009) to best understand the continuity of political thought and the Classical influences on modern democracy. Students prepared research projects suitable for academic conference presentation and publication. As the course was followed by a study tour of Greece, Rome, and Washington, D.C., and also addressed practical aspects of international study travel, such as passports, packing, and avoiding pickpockets. |