{"id":103,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad21221213\/sas\/programs\/philosophy-and-humanistic-studies\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T13:24:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:24:46","slug":"philosophy-and-humanistic-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/sas\/programs\/philosophy-and-humanistic-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy and Humanistic Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anna Malavisi, Co-Chair (Philosophy)<\/strong>
\nmalavisia@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWhite Hall 021b, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-3271
\n(203) 837-8905 (fax)<\/p>\n

\u00c7i\u011fdem \u00dcsekes, Co-Chair (Interdisciplinary Studies)<\/strong>
\nusekesc@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWhite Hall 021C, Midtown campus
\n203-837-3294
\n(203) 837-8905 (fax)<\/p>\n

Carol O’Conno<\/strong>r<\/strong>, Department Secretary<\/strong><\/em>
\noconnorc@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWarner Hall 304, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8470
\n(203) 837-8905 (fax)<\/p>\n

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Faculty<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
S. Dalton<\/td>\nA. Malavisi, Co-Chair<\/em><\/td>\nD.L. Stephenson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00c7. \u00dcsekes, Co-Chair<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n
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Adjunct Faculty<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
D. Capps<\/td>\nJ. Carignan<\/td>\nJ. Clark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
X. Hodza<\/td>\nS. Ironbiter<\/td>\nA. Kouremenos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G. Lebanidze<\/td>\nG. Lew<\/td>\nJ. Lott<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C. Paone<\/td>\nD. Richmond<\/td>\nD. Shafer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nOverview
\n<\/span>Philosophy courses explore\u00a0 the fundamental questions of human existence, which are: What is the ultimate nature of reality? What is the ultimate nature of truth and knowledge? What is the ultimate nature of moral and aesthetic value? All philosophy courses emphasize close and careful reading, precise and persuasive writing, and creative and collaborative problem solving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humanistic studies courses are interdisciplinary courses. Every Humanistic Studies course focuses on a topic that is naturally interdisciplinary, and it explores this topic from the perspective of at least 3 different disciplines. Humanistic Studies courses emphasize creative and critical thinking in addressing the complex questions and challenges of an interconnected world.<\/p>\n

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Mission
\n<\/span>The mission of the philosophy and humanistic studies department is to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. offer philosophy courses that cover all of the most important philosophical questions and also every period of the history of philosophy.<\/li>\n
  2. offer interdisciplinary humanistic studies courses on relevant and contemporary topics that are best understood from a variety of different disciplinary perspectives;<\/li>\n
  3. offer major and minor degree programs in both philosophy and interdisciplinary studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Students who take courses in philosophy will develop:<\/p>\n

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    1. An understanding of the meaning and the connections between the 3 areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology.<\/li>\n
    2. An understanding of the characteristics and the accomplishments of the main periods in the history of philosophy: ancient, medieval; modern; contemporary.<\/li>\n
    3. Skills in close and careful reading, logical analysis, and textual criticism.<\/li>\n
    4. Communication skills. Students learn to express themselves with clarity and precision through assignments involving spoken presentations and written essays.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Students who take courses in humanistic studies will develop:<\/p>\n

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      1. Knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines. Humanistic studies courses include at least 3 disciplinary perspectives and therefore students will gain knowledge and skills from a variety of different disciplines including the physical sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, and the arts.<\/li>\n
      2. Skill in synthesizing ideas from multiple disciplines. Students learn to think beyond the traditional limits of departments and disciplines. They learn to clarify questions and solve problems using the best ideas from every tradition.<\/li>\n
      3. Skills in close and careful reading, critical analysis and textual criticism.<\/li>\n
      4. Communication skills. Students learn to express themselves with clarity and precision through assignments involving spoken presentations and written essays.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Degrees in Philosophy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

        B.A. Contract Major in Philosophy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

        Minors<\/strong>
        \n        Humanistic Studies<\/a>
        \n        Intellectual History<\/a>
        \n        Logic<\/a>
        \n        Philosophy<\/a>
        \n        Science and Society<\/a>
        \n        Sustainability<\/a>
        \n        Theoretical and Applied Ethics<\/a><\/p>\n

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        \nBA in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Description<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This\u00a0major allows students to combine two different fields to best suit their interests and career plans.\u00a0With two courses designed to help students integrate their learning\u00a0combined with concentrations in two different fields, students\u00a0design their learning experiences around specific academic and career goals.\u00a0Please contact the Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies to initiate a major in Interdisciplinary Studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Degree Requirements<\/span><\/b>
        \n<\/span>All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Required Courses in the Major<\/span><\/b>:\u00a042\u00a0SH.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        HUM 151 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies\u00a0(CP, OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration I: Any discipline in the\u00a0Macricostas\u00a0School of Arts & Sciences:\u00a018 credits (usually six\u00a0courses)\u00a0in one subject. At least two classes must be at the 300\/400 level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 2: Any discipline at the University.\u00a018 credits (usually six courses) in one subject. At least two classes must be at the 300\/400 level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        HUM 451 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies\u00a0(CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Minimum GPA for the BA in\u00a0Interdisciplinary Studies\u00a0=\u00a02.0 overall.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


        \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/span><\/b>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Cognates<\/b><\/em>:<\/em> In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the\u00a0general education\u00a0breadth requirement.\u00a0If cognate courses are required,\u00a0they are included in the\u00a0list of courses required in the major.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Electives:<\/b><\/em>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


        \n        <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Interdisciplinary Studies<\/span><\/b>
        \n<\/span>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Semester 1<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        HUM 105\u00a0FY for the Humanities\u00a0(FT)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 1\u00a0any level**<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        HUM 151 Intro. to Interdisciplinary Studies (CP, OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 2\u00a0any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3-4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gen Ed:\u00a0Intercultural Comp.\u00a0(IC)*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed:\u00a0Intercultural Comp.\u00a0(IC, Rpt. 1)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Semester 3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 1 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 1 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 2 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 2 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gen Ed: Information Literacy (IL)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed:\u00a0Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gen-Ed:\u00a0Critical Thinking (CT)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gen-Ed:\u00a0Repeat Competency 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed:\u00a0Repeat Competency 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Semester 5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 1 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 1 300-400 level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 2 any level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConcentration 2 300-400 level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gen Ed: Breadth<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Semester 7<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 1 300-400 level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHUM 451: Adv. Interdisciplinary Studies (CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Concentration 2 300-400 level<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Total Credits Required for the BA in\u00a0Interdisciplinary Studies\u00a0= 120; Minimum GPA 2.0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        *All Bachelor of Arts degrees at WCSU require that students complete a language at or above the elementary II level.\u00a0Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a\u00a0minimum of\u00a0C average in high school\u00a0have met this requirement. However, they must still complete at least one\u00a0Intercultural Competency\u00a0course.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        **\u00a0Upper level\u00a0courses usually have pre-requisites.\u00a0Be sure to check this\u00a0as you plan your concentrations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        \nBA Contract Major in Philosophy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Students who major in philosophy at WCSU design their own program of study in the form of a contract major. A contract major in philosophy gives students the opportunity to customize their major and graduate with a degree that is uniquely their own.<\/p>\n

        Please contact the Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies to initiate a contract major in philosophy.<\/p>\n

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        Minors<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Please consult your advisor for all program requirements.<\/p>\n

        <\/a>Minor in Humanistic Studies (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Required Course (3 SH):<\/em><\/strong>
        \nHUM 151 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies<\/p>\n

        Fifteen credits (15 SH) in Approved HUM electives. (15 SH)<\/strong><\/em>
        \nAt least nine credits (9 SH) at the 200-level or above. All current HUM courses can be applied toward the minor.<\/p>\n


        \n        <\/a>Minor in Intellectual History (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        A minor in intellectual history requires 18 credits: 9 credits of History and 9 credits of Philosophy selected from the following courses. (New courses may be added to those listed below so please contact the Department for an up to date list.)<\/p>\n

        History Courses (select 9 SH):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n