荣誉项目
认真玩
If you are looking for a community where you can develop a unique perspective through critical independent thinking...
- A place where the exchange of ideas 和 intellectual insights extend beyond the classroom,
- 一个非常有个性的地方, 古怪的, 有趣的, 兼收并蓄的个性可以相遇, 讨论, 和学习,
- 一个思想和想象力被认真对待的地方,
...皇冠体育app的荣誉课程可能就是适合你的地方.
我们的使命
Alfred University's 荣誉项目 aims to enrich your undergraduate education by providing seminars that give you the chance to explore ideas, 主题, 文化, 在你正常的学术范围之外. Without conflicting with the courses required for your major or minor, 我们的节目可以让你呼吸, 玩得开心, explore the new 和 unusual with others who are as excited as you are about enriching their collegiate experience.
学生们怎么说...
马上申请!荣誉课程非常朴实无华. These are people who know not to take life too seriously, yet who take their studies seriously. 多么伟大的前景啊. - 杰伊·韦斯伯格
研讨会
In our honors seminars, students have explored chaos theory, bioethics, popular 文化. They have written children's books, studied Harry Potter, 讨论ed 《皇冠体育app》 和 《皇冠体育app》他们学会了如何制作自己的枫糖浆. 他们甚至为僵尸末日做了准备!
最重要的是, our program offers students the opportunity to grow 和 enhance their education with a unique twist that makes it both intriguing 和 challenging. That's why we say our 荣誉项目 is "认真玩" -- it's that something extra you get with an AU education.
查看我们的2023荣誉计划官方通讯: 的敬语!
是外星人干的? ——约翰·德安吉洛
星期一,晚上7:20 - 9:10.m.
Some theorize that this planet has been visited by aliens for millennia 和 that these visitors have influenced the course of human history. 在本课程中, we will 讨论 select theories 和 their merit 和 讨论 the search for life in the universe. We’ll 讨论 allegations that some proponents of these theories have fabricated evidence, while others have willfully ignored reliable evidence contrary to their theory. These points will be covered as well as part of a 讨论 of scientific misconduct. 学生们将写一篇关于他们选择的外星人理论的论文. 最后,这个班将制作和编辑我们自己的剧集 古老的 外星人, focusing on “(entirely fabricated) alien theories” as they relate to Alfred University.
不要通过围棋和不要玩大富翁:我们能学到什么 通过棋盘游戏——就像西蒙·罗梅罗
星期三,下午6:20 - 8:10.m.
In this class, we will see how to use board games as a pedagogical tool. 每节课都将围绕一个主题(历史)展开, 经济学, 自然科学, 社会正义, 道德与伦理, 等). The students will play a game in class whose theme matches the corresponding subject. They will be asked to fill a short questionnaire about the board game that they played 和 its theme. 作为最终项目, 学生将选择一个主题和一个棋盘游戏, 然后制作辅助材料(如小册子), 参考卡片, 图片, audio, 调查问卷, 等.) that could be used in a classroom setting to teach the chosen topic.
Drinking Up: The Science 和 历史 of Alcohol – Garret McGowan 和 克里斯Romanchock
周三晚7:20 - 9:10.m.
用药物, 作为营养的来源, 在崇拜和宗教方面, 作为一种社会润滑剂, alcohol (ethanol) has been used by people from the earliest times to present. It was likely by a fortuitous accident tens of thous和s of years ago that it came into human 文化, 在被少数酒徒虐待的时候, 大多数人从消费中获得快乐. 在本课程中, the history 和 science of ethanol will be examined. A combination of laboratory exercises 和 lectures will comprise this course, 可能包括但不限于“自制啤酒”,啤酒/葡萄酒/烈酒的分析, 实地考察葡萄园和邀请演讲嘉宾访问.
怪物:从民间传说到现实——安迪·埃克伦德
周三晚7:20 - 9:10.m.
I在这门课上, 我们将研究宗教的影响, 文化, 以及历史上关于怪物的科学研究. We’ll look at how we respond to the presence of monsters including alpha predators or other creatures stemming from folklore or reality. Monster-related 主题 such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, epidemics, & 入侵物种将被分析. 我们还将关注最可怕的怪物-人类. 通过小组演讲, 设计我们自己的怪物, 写日记, 还有一场团队问答决赛, 我们将讨论种族主义, 反移民, nuclear fears are expressed through monsters’ portrayal in literature 和 the media. 我们会讲到恐惧心理学, hopefully partaking in Halloween traditions ranging from pumpkin carving 和 haunted houses & 实地考察… 葛底斯堡.
印刷品——托马斯·洛根
周二晚7:20 - 9:10.m.
This course will explore the recent history of printed matter through social media 和 popular 文化. 学生将在设计的各个方面获得动手的方法, 喷码, 印刷及复制. From printing on clothes to objects, we’ll cover a variety of methods around print 和 marking. 我们将讨论颜色理论, 实用设计元素, Photoshop 和 all the current trends shaping modern prints 和 impressions. A final critique of your printed matter in the form of a site-specific project that will showcase your vision 和 talents. 将提供材料和实验室使用. 欢迎各种背景和经验水平的学生.
《新皇冠体育最新版本》——丹妮尔·加涅
周二晚7:20 - 9:10.m.
最近的一些节目 曼德罗瑞, 和或, Ahsoka, Disney has channeled the Force 和 churned out additions to the 星球大战 saga, with franchised 图片 on everything from toys to coffee creamer. 本课程将探讨这七个方面 星球大战 films critically 和 analytically in terms of contemporary myth 和 storytelling, 原型, 女权主义, 种族歧视, 政治, 销售, 以及它对美国文化的狂热影响. 学生将参加每周一次的小测验, 论文, 参数, 以及基于阅读和放映的讨论, 在最终项目中达到高潮.
Training Methodology: 古老的 Spartans to Spartan Racers – Tim Keenan
星期一,晚上7:20 - 9:10.m.
来自古代斯巴达的士兵和日本的武士, 马拉松运动员和铁人三项运动员, 今天的银幕上的超级英雄, explore the evolution of training methodology among athletes of varying concentrations throughout history, 包括身体方面的, 营养指南, 心理方法, 为取得最大的成功而设计的. 每周的阅读和视频将激发课堂讨论, students will be asked to prepare one final presentation summarizing which techniques they found most intriguing, 以及他们自己是否可以采取一些方法.
你的大脑在大自然-贝丝·约翰逊
星期一,晚上7:20 - 9:10.m.
Discover how engagement with the natural world affects how people think, 他们的身心健康, 以及他们的整体幸福感! We’ll read 和 讨论 research 和 theory on what is happening in the brain 和 body while a person interacts with nature, we’ll investigate the natural world around us to connect the course material to our lived experience here in Alfred. Students will seek out natural elements to bring to class for appreciation 和 evaluation, we’ll all be finding ways to interact with nature while reflecting on our experiences. 会有阅读和反思性写作, 讨论, 在冒险中陪伴, all accessible to various levels of skill 和 familiarity with the great outdoors.