PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-3B
Major themes, thinkers and methods in philosophy. Topics include the history of philosophy, the nature of philosophical questioning, God, reality, truth and the self.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-3B - Arts and Humanities (Humanities)
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Online-Asynchronous or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Students will be able to write clear, academically informed, argumentative essays.
Students will be able to closely read texts, create original arguments, analyze the arguments of others, and express these criticisms orally and in writing.
Students will appreciate the interest of philosophical questions and demonstrate knowledge of philosophical traditions and their concepts.

GE-3B. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of the humanities on your life.
Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the humanities.
Describe the ways that diverse identities influence experiences in the humanities.