HONRS 320
Great Questions Tutorial
Undergraduate Education
Course Description
This capstone to the Honors Program coursework provides group and individual instruction in researching and writing the Great Question Essay, an interdisciplinary essay on an approved "great question" of the student's choosing.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Complete at least two (6.0 credits) Unexpected Connections courses (HONRS 220, 221, 223, 225, 226, 227, or 290R).
Recommended
Wrtg 150. Complete three (9.0 credits) Unexpected Connections courses (HONRS 220, 221, 223, 225, 226, 227, or 290R)
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
Write well for an educated, non-specialized audience using the essay genre effectively.
Title
Great Questions
Learning Outcome
Identify, conduct independent research on, and respond intelligently to a big or "great" question.
Title
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Learning Outcome
Apply empirical, behavioral, and interpretive approaches to demonstrate a solid understanding of how different disciplines can work together in unexpected ways to respond to a great question.