FYS PHL02 - The Beginning: Childhood and the Meaning of Life

4 Hour(s) Credit
Explore the initial phase of human existence: the time where we began and started becoming who we are. Our general focus of inquiry is childhood, understood as a unique time of human life where connections to others, to ideas and to oneself are formed. Gain an appreciation of the place of childhood and articulate its role in human life through insights from the philosophy of childhood, the history of childhood and pedagogy. Organize philosophy-based activities for a group of children in the local elementary school as a civic engagement component.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Meets General Education: First Year Seminar (FYS)
May Not Receive Credit for Both if a second FYS is taken. Taking a second FYS will replace the original FYS grade, regardless of topic.