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The Life of the Mind. SAGES First Seminar
Fall 2013. FSCC 100.
MW 9-10:15. 618 Crawford Hall (Map)
Fourth hour:
M 12:30-1:45. 618 Crawford Hall (Map))

Description:

We will explore the descent of the modern human mind and its exceptional capacities for innovation and creativity, with emphasis on art, science, religion, language, technology, mathematics, and other singularities. The writing component of the course will concentrate on how to recognize and master styles of writing, both academic and nonacademic, with emphasis on styles useful during a career.

Textbooks (available at the University Bookstore):

• Francis-Noël Thomas & Mark Turner. 1994. Clear and Simple As the Truth: Writing Classic Prose. Princeton University Press. Paper.

Additional Resources:

Schedule & Syllabus: Students should see the Blackboard Site for the Course