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The Honors Program is geared toward students who want a rigorous academic experience here at Golden West College. Through a series of core Honors courses in the Humanities—augmented by Honors opportunities in a variety of other departments, including Science and Mathematics—Honors students will be participating in University-level academic work while here at Golden West College. All core Honors classes feature a seminar-style atmosphere, enabled by a 24-student class limit that enhances teacher-student interaction and discussion. Honors classes are taught by committed faculty members dedicated to providing their students with a stellar intellectual experience.
Course Offerings for Spring 2012:
- English 110 Honors: Critical Thinking Through Literature, Honors
- English 161 Honors: Masterpieces of World Literature Since the Renaissance, Honors
- English 181 Honors: Shakespeare, Honors
- Art History 105 Honors: History and Appreciation of Art: Prehistoric to the Renaissance
- Art History 106 Honors: History and Appreciation of Art: Renaissance to the Present
- Communication 110 Honors: Public Speaking, Honors
- Music 101 Honors: History and Appreciation of Music, Honors
Goals of the Honors Program:
- To develop students’ critical thinking abilities
- To develop students’ social, historical, and political schema
- To enhance students’ knowledge of canonical authors in a variety of disciplines
- To instruct students in the uses of internet and technology-based research skills
- To inspire students to become more active in their communities