PHIL 199 - Independent Study in Philosophy

Credits: 1-5
Allows students to independently study a topic of their special interest in philosophy. Students meet on a tutorial basis with a philosophy instructor. Credits, topics, and assignments vary according to student-faculty agreement.

Prerequisite: Two courses in Philosophy, a topic that some member of the department is qualified to direct and evaluate, and permission from the division chair and instructor. Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to agreed upon topic.
State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to the agreed upon topic.

Program Outcomes
Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.