honors classes & Conversion


  GENERAL HONORS (GH) CLASSES CLASS CONVERSION HONORS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Previously Offered general honors (GH) classes

The following is an example of a General Honors (GH) course that has been offered in the past. This course may or may not be offered again. View a list of the GH courses that will be offered next semester here.

ethics in the twilight zone 

     
 

Course Description

This course will examine process of ethical decision making through reflection and discussion of ethical dilemmas presented on the Twilight Zone television show.  Ethics is not merely what is good or what bad, virtue and vice, but often requires decisions of the greater good or lesser evil.  The course will introduce students to great thinkers in the field of moral philosophy and explore topics such as honesty, loyalty, love, and faithfulness, as well as narcissism, prejudice, and vanity.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kevin Bolinger

Professor Bolinger is an associate professor of education in the Elementary Education Department primarily teaching social studies education.  He has degrees in behavioral science, history, and education.  His research and publications have focused on development of critical thinking in the classroom and use of engaging teaching strategies.