Great Books
Engage in conversations and explore the most influential ideas within Western Civilization’s masterpieces of literature, history, and philosophy in ACC’s Great Books program. ACC is one of only six community colleges in the United States included in the University of Chicago's Great Books Consortium.
Why Should I get a Great Books Achievement Certificate?
Getting this certificate, like any other academic honor, allows admission committees to view you as a serious scholar. Plus, students who complete as few as two Great Books classes tend to score higher on reading comprehension tests because the courses are designed to improve your reading skills which, in turn, improves your academic performance in other courses.
How Do I Get a Great Books Achievement Certificate?
If you have successfully completed four Great Books courses with an A or a B, you are eligible to receive a Great Books Achievement Certificate.
If you qualify, please submit your application for a Great Books Achievement Certificate.
Great Books Courses
ACC offers various courses designated as "Great Books Courses." Within these courses, at least half of the course readings are from authors on the Encyclopedia Britannica's Great Authors List as primary voices in their fields. You will study thought-provoking masterpieces, share ideas, and join in lively debate and conversations centered around the great academic works of Western Civilization.
Great Books Courses Fall 2019
| Course (Section Numbers Coming Soon) |
Course Title | Professor / Instructor | Days / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 112 101 | General College Biology II / Lab:SC1-30801 | Celia Norman | Tu/Th 9:00-12:20 |
| ECO 201 106 | Principles of Macroeconomics | Joan Anderssen | M/W 10:00-11:15 |
| ENG 122 112 | English Composition II | Monica Fuglei | F 9:00-11:45 |
| HUM 121 101 | Humanities: Early Civilization | Juliet Beckman | Tu/Th 8:30-9:45 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature | Susan Stafinbil | M/W 8:30-9:45 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature | Lance Rubin | Tu/Th 10:00-11:15 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature | Clare Snow | M/W 2:30-3:45 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature | Kona Morris | M/W 3:00-4:15 |
| LIT 211 | American Literature | Lance Rubin | Tu/Th 11:30-12:45 |
| PHI 111 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | David Sackris | M/W 10:00-11:15 |
| PHI 111 102 | Introduction to Philosophy | TBA | Tu/Th 10:00-11:15 |
| PHI 111 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | David Sackris | M/W 1:00-2:15 |
| PHI 111 166 | Introduction to Philosophy | Edwin Schupbach | Th 6:00-9:00 |
| PHI 111 177 | Introduction to Philosophy | Gabriela Jaramillo | M/W 1:00-2:15 |
| PHI 111 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | David Sackris | Online |
| PHI 112 101 | Ethics | Thomas Schulte | Tu/Th 4:00-5:15 |
| PHI 112 166 | Ethics | TBA | TBA |
| PHI 112 201 | Ethics | Thomas Schulte | Online |
| PHI 214 101 | Philosophy of Religion | David Sackris | M/W 4:00-5:15 |
Great Books Courses Spring 2020
| Course (Section Numbers Coming Soon) |
Course Title | Professor / Instructor | Days / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST 102 101 | Stellar Astronomy | TBA | TBA |
| BIO 112 101 | General College Biology II / Lab:SC1-30801 | Celia Norman | Tu/Th 9:00-12:20 |
| ECO 201 106 | Principles of Macroeconomics | Joan Anderssen | M/W 10:00-11:15 |
| HUM 115 101 | World Mythology | Scott Guenthner | Tu/Th 10:00-11:15 |
| HUM 115 102 | World Mythology | Susan Stafinbil | W 5:30-8:45 |
| HUM 115 166 | World Mythology | Kona Morris | Th 11:00-1:45 Parker Campus |
| HUM 115 177 | Introduction to Mythology | Staff | M/W 2:30-3:45 Sturm Collaboration Campus |
| HUM 115 201 | Introduction to Mythology | Kona Morris | Online |
| HUM 121 101 | Early Man to Medieval | Juliet Beckman | M/W 10:00-11:15 |
| HUM 122 101 | Medieval to Modern | Snow | Tu/Th 8:30-9:30 |
| LIT 115 103 | Introduction to Literature I | Susan Stafinbil | Tu/Th 2:30-3:45 |
| LIT 212 101 | Introduction to Literature | Lance Rubin | M/W 1:00-2:15 |
| LIT 225 101 | Intro to Shakespeare | Juliet Beckman | M 5:30-8:15 |
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