Course Description

Selected problems in the Humanities which have special or current relevance to members of the University community. Topics will vary to meet interest and demand.

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Athena Title

Special Problems in Humanities

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Non-Traditional Format

Discussions include student presentations of material researched for the course. May be held daily during May session, or as part of a Study Abroad program.

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Prerequisite

Permission of Honors

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, students will understand moral dilemmas with topics ranging from the classic trolley problem to capital punishment.

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Topical Outline

• Students will critically engage with these dilemmas through class discussion, debates, and response papers.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Williams, David

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   FYO_Williams_Fall2026 Syllabus (Williams).docx

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