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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Introduction to Mythology | Scott Guenthner | Tu/Th 10:00-11:15 |
| HUM 115 | Introduction to Mythology | Lisa Lanyon | W 5:30-8:45 |
| HUM 115 | Introduction to Mythology | Kona Morris | Th 11:00-1:45 Parker Campus |
| HUM 115 | Introduction to Mythology | Staff | M/W 2:30-3:45 Sturm Collaboration Campus |
| HUM 115 | Introduction to Mythology | Staff | Online |
| HUM 121 | Early Man to Medieval | Staff | M/W 10:00-11:15 |
| HUM 122 | Medieval to Modern | Staff | Tu/Th 8:30-9:30 |
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