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 Spring 2021
| Course | CRN | Course Title | Professor / Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST 101 201 | 33392 | Planetary Astronomy | Jones |
| ECO 201 106 | 30064 | Principles of Macroeconomics | Anderssen |
| ENG 121 121 | 32412 | English Composition I | Newlon |
| ENG 121 125 | 32425 | English Composition I | Newlon |
| ENG 122 203 | 30539 | English Composition II | Newlon |
| HUM 115 102 | 30507 | World Mythology | Lanyon |
| HUM 115 166 | 30700 | World Mythology | Lanyon |
| HUM 115 177 | 32940 | Introduction to Mythology | Stafinbil |
| HUM 115 202 | 33833 | Introduction to Mythology | Stafinbil |
| HUM 121 101 | 30108 | Early Man to Medieval | Beckman |
| HUM 122 101 | 32337 | Medieval to Modern | Snow |
| LIT 115 101 | 31191 | Introduction to Literature I | Snow |
| LIT 115 102 | 32688 | Introduction to Literature I | Pride |
| LIT 202 101 | 33483 | World Lit after 1600 | Rubin |
| PHI 111 104 | 33703 | Intro to Philosophy | Sackris |
| PHI 111 201 | 30455 | Intro to Philosophy | Sackris |
| PHI 114 106 | 31516 | Comparative Religions | Bolles |
Great Books Courses Fall 2021
| Course | CRN | Course Title | Professor / Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 201 101 | 22026 | Principles of Macroeconomics | Anderssen |
| ENG 121 118 | 24271 | English Composition I | Newlon |
| ENG 122 106 | 22098 | English Composition II | Newlon |
| ENG 122 107 | 23951 | English Composition II | Newlon |
| HUM 115 102 | 22503 | World Mythology | Lanyon |
| HUM 121 101 | 24537 | Early Man to Medieval | Beckman |
| HUM 122 101 | 24967 | Medieval to Modern | Snow |
| LIT 115 102 | 22115 | Introduction to Literature I | Snow |
| LIT 115 103 | 24246 | Introduction to Literature I | Rubin |
| LIT 246 101 | 25474 | Literature of Women | Beckman |
| LIT 268 201 | 35475 | Celtic Literature | Snow |
Great Books Courses Spring 2022
| Course | CRN | Course Title | Professor / Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 121 101 | 30098 | Early Man to Medieval | Beckman |
| LIT 115 101 | 31109 | Introduction to Literature I | Snow |
| LIT 115 103 | 30093 | Introduction to Literature I | Rubin |
| LIT 225 101 | 33123 | Intro to Shakespeare | Beckman |
| PHI 111 101 | 30553 | Intro to Philosophy | Sackris |
| PHI 111 201 | 30442 | Intro to Philosophy | Sackris |
| PHI 214 101 | 32956 | Philosophy of Religion | Sackris |
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