Great Books

The courses required for a minor in Great Books provides students the opportunity to delve into great works of literature from the classical age through to our contemporary era. The core texts are from a diverse range of authors, each examining what it means to be human in our world. The interdisciplinary minor prepares students to take their humanistic education into their chosen profession or the pursuit of graduate school.

To receive a minor in Great Books, students must earn a C or better in 15 credit hours of coursework as outlined below.

Course Requirements:

GRBO 3310Great Books Seminar I: The Classical World

3

GRBO 3311Great Books Seminar II: Autobiography and Confession

3

GRBO 3320Great Books Seminar III: The Good Life

3

GRBO 3321Great Books Seminar IV: Economics and Work

3

GRBO 3330Great Books Seminar V: Beauty

3

GRBO 3331Great Books Seminar VI: The Natural World

3

GRBO 3340Great Books Seminar VII: The Good Community

3

GRBO 3341Great Books Seminar VIII: Southern Literature

3

GRBO 3350Great Books Seminar IX: Health and Disease

3