Exploring the Liberal Arts: On-Site Seminar

3 Credits.

This is a special topics course that takes a thematic approach to exploring and discussing the intellectual commitments that rest at the core of the MLA degree. While the specific theme of the course will change with each offering, students in this course will engage in a study of the history of ideas, analyze complex topics from different disciplinary lenses, raise questions in response to social and ethical issues, and carry out original research. Students also will be given creative opportunities to share what they’ve learned and reflect on its significance. The on-site version of this seminar involves an intensive period of on-ground study in a location organized by the MLA program, usually ranging from 7-10 days. The on-site seminars may require some assignments to be completed prior to arriving at the designated location, with additional assigned work to be completed after the conclusion of the travel portion of the course. Students are responsible for travel to and from the location, accommodations, and meals, as well as any specified field trip fees.