First Fellows Methods Seminar

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

This seminar is the continuation of CASS-3101 for CAS junior First Fellows. The course continues students' exploration of a liberal arts education in the context of their chosen program(s) of study as well as planning for the world of work. This course will ask students to develop a nuanced understanding of their chosen field(s) of study, especially the methods by which their major(s) or minor(s) claim to generate new knowledge about the world. In addition to philosophical and methodological considerations, the course will ask students to identify and develop the habits of mind and skills most important to their chosen field(s) of study and to explore how these skills may be applied to other knowledge areas and professional settings. As part of this process, First Fellows will engage in research and experiential learning opportunities available to CAS students. Students will end the semester with materials with a portfolio of documents and reflections that will comprise a portfolio of their development as scholars and young professionals.