General Education Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Seminars

All IDS 2000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

2.a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively in oral and written forms (as WI course)

3.b. Evaluate sources of information critically to conduct responsible research (as WI course)

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

8.b. understand the Rule of St. Benedict and the contributions of Benedictine monasticism to history, culture, spirituality, and education

8.c. show knowledge of how different religions and philosophies view the human person, spirituality, and the divine

IDS 2202 will also work toward the following Sustainability ("S") Learning Goals: 

5.c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability

5.d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement

6.b. Strive for a life lived in balance

All IDS 2000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

2.a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively in oral and written forms (as WI course)

3.b. Evaluate sources of information critically to conduct responsible research (as WI course)

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

8.b. understand the Rule of St. Benedict and the contributions of Benedictine monasticism to history, culture, spirituality, and education

8.c. show knowledge of how different religions and philosophies view the human person, spirituality, and the divine

IDS 2203 will also work toward the following Global ("G") Learning Goals: 

4.a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them

4.b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures

4.c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries

4.d. Relate the person to community and the local to the global 

All IDS 2000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

2.a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively in oral and written forms (as WI course)

3.b. Evaluate sources of information critically to conduct responsible research (as WI course)

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

8.b. understand the Rule of St. Benedict and the contributions of Benedictine monasticism to history, culture, spirituality, and education

8.c. show knowledge of how different religions and philosophies view the human person, spirituality, and the divine

IDS 2204 will also work toward the following Global ("G") and Sustainability ("S") Learning Goals: 

4.a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them

4.b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures

4.c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries

4.d. Relate the person to community and the local to the global 

5.c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability

5.d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement

6.b. Strive for a life lived in balance 

All IDS 3000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:  

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

5.a. Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and social justice

5.b. Understand conflict resolution processes

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

IDS 3000-level seminars will also: 

• Engage one of the following themes (i.e., make it a central focus of the course--one that is the subject of at least one writing assignment and at least one required text):  Human Dignity or the Common Good

IDS 3302 will also work toward the following Sustainability ("S") Learning Goals: 

5.c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability

5.d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement

6.b. Strive for a life lived in balance

All IDS 3000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:  

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

5.a. Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and social justice

5.b. Understand conflict resolution processes

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

IDS 3000-level seminars will also: 

• Engage one of the following themes (i.e., make it a central focus of the course--one that is the subject of at least one writing assignment and at least one required text):  Human Dignity or the Common Good

IDS 3303 will also work toward the following Global ("G") Learning Goals: 

4.a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them

4.b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures

4.c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries

4.d. Relate the person to community and the local to the global 

All IDS 3000-level seminars will work toward the following Learning Goals:  

1.a. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis

5.a. Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and social justice

5.b. Understand conflict resolution processes

7.b. Recognize relationships among different disciplinary approaches to the study of human cultures and the natural world

7.c. Integrate learning from different disciplines to illuminate intersecting topics of investigation

IDS 3000-level seminars will also: 

• Engage one of the following themes (i.e., make it a central focus of the course--one that is the subject of at least one writing assignment and at least one required text):  Human Dignity or the Common Good

IDS 3304 will also work toward the following Global ("G") and Sustainability ("S") Learning Goals: 

4.a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them

4.b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures

4.c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries

4.d. Relate the person to community and the local to the global 

5.c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability

5.d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement

6.b. Strive for a life lived in balance