In classes designated as Great Books sections, at least half
of the
primary source reading will be written by authors who are recognized
as primary voices in their fields. So that rather than reading
what your
text book says about Freud, for instance, you’ll read
some of Freud’s
own work. In addition, Great Books sections will consider a
common
theme, such as the pursuit of happiness, or the search for
identity so as
to emphasize connections and conversations among all liberal
arts and
sciences courses. Great Books sections will be noted on your
transcript, and, if you get a B or better in four Great Books
sections, you will receive a Great Books Achievement Certificate.
How do I know it’s a Great Books section?
Usually, Great Books sections have GB before the section
number (GB1, GB12, etc.) and a note like this:
Students who successfully complete section GB1 may apply
credits toward a Great Books Program Achievement Certificate.
For additional information please contact
Dr. Lance Rubin at 303-797-5780
ACC’s Great Books program is made possible by a grant
from the National Endowment
for the Humanities and the Fund for the Improvement of Post
Secondary Education.
