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  • HONOR 2112: Holy Books and Swords

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class is a continuation of Honors 2111, which examined the poetry and philosophy of the ancient world. Honors 2112 covers the period from the beginnings of the Common Era to roughly the seventeenth century and start of the modern era. Once termed 'the Dark Ages,' the Middle Ages from the perspective of Europe and the Middle East is now seen as a crucial time of development of two major religions'Christianity and Islam; the creation of nation states; and the advancement of knowledge about the human body, mathematics, chemistry, and astronomy. Important topics to be discussed include ethical behavior, the nature of God and divine justice, epistemology, organization of the state, the philosophy and practices of art, the physical workings of the universe and the human body; humanism; and secularism. This course emphasizes careful reading, critical thinking, and good writing.
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  • HONOR 2113: Science & Human Rights

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is a continuation of HONOR 2112 (though 2112 is not a pre-requisite for registration), which examined the development of religions, nation states, and understandings of the natural world through the seventeenth century. HONOR 2113 follows many of the same themes, from 1700 to the present day, with added emphasis on the emergence of modern science and its relationship to technology. We will continue our conversation about the development of democratic systems of governance and human rights. All of these elements will be brought to bear upon questions of ethical decision-making and the rights and roles of women and minorities in society. As with 2111 and 2112, this course emphasizes careful reading, critical thinking, and good writing.
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  • HONOR 2114: IT: Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This thematic Intellectual Traditions course traces concepts of wellness and illness, as well as practices of caring for human bodies, from the ancient world to today. Disease is universal, but the illness experiences of humans have varied throughout time and across different cultures. This course will compare primary texts drawn from around the globe, even as we trace persistent traditions through time. We will ask how categorizations of human bodies by gender and sex, race and ethnicity, and class and religion, have shaped how medical conditions are conceptualized and treated. We will compare how different structures of power and authority set the stage for medical treatment. Prerequisites: Member of the Honors College
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  • HONOR 2115: Community and Identity

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    We will explore the bonds that unite individuals together into communities. What does it mean to be 'a people,' and how has the answer to that question changed both within and between different cultures over time? Who is part of the community, and who is excluded? How do the boundaries we draw'figurative and literal' define us, in turn; *how* identities have been and are constructed socially, culturally, and politically and in the process perpetuate conflict and inequality. In short, we will test the borders that define what it means to belong. Prerequisites: Member of the Honors College
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  • HONOR 2116: IT: HRR Utah & the West

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    In conjunction with Honor 2285 'Energy,' this Intellectual Traditions course serves as your gateway to the Honors Integrated Minor in Human Rights and Resources. In both the classroom and the field, we will think about the theory and practice of human rights, particularly as they relate to 'resources' (be they cultural or natural). Whether you are from Utah or not, you may be surprised by how what might initially seem like 'local' issues can offer powerful insight into major questions about rights and resources. Utah was once part of Mexico, and it has long been home to eight different tribes of native peoples, all of whom continue to grapple with the complex legacies of colonialism and western expansionism. Founded by people fleeing religious persecution and now a major relocation site for recently arrived refugees, Utah was also a place where Japanese Americans and POWs were forcibly interned during WWII. Utah and the Intermountain region are also facing rapidly augmenting environmental pressures, as climate change and population growth coincide in increasingly conflictive ways. Our fieldwork over Fall Break will give you the opportunity to consider our theme in the context of some of Utah's most iconic locations (locations such as Bears Ears and the Navajo Nation). It is also an opportunity to get beyond the Utah of glossy brochures'to learn about the history that has shaped this state, and to familiarize yourself with some of its past, present, and future challenges. Over the course of the semester, we will read diverse works, including foundational ones in the history of Human Rights. We will also probe the potential and limits of this traditional discourse, both in conversation with one another and through exposure to the diverse histories, peoples, and perspectives found throughout our region. One of most important goals'one shared among all Intellectual Traditions courses'will be to build our skills as readers of 'texts' (i.e., diverse interpretable artifacts ranging from visual art to books, political speech, and even advertisements). Most of our time will be spent working closely with the course materials and with one another, developing skills as critical readers and writers who engage deeply with the past in an effort to understand the present it produced. Prerequisites: Member of Honors College
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  • HONOR 2117: IT: HRR Mexico

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Mexico has long loomed large in the imagination of the United States. Indeed, large portions of the country now known as the USA were once part of Mexico, and you likely need no introduction to the role that 'Mexico' plays in US politics. While the relationship between the two countries is of unquestionable importance on both sides of the border, this course will try to avoid merely comparative treatments that reflexively subordinate Mexico to our own experiences as Americans or that understand Mexico solely in relation to its putative identity as an American 'interest.' Rather than ask Mexico to relate to us, we will seek instead to relate to it. The linguistic and cultural immersion of Honor 2900 represents a central part of that work, and this course will build on that commitment with readings and assignments that expand the breadth of our knowledge of key topics pertaining to human rights and resources in Mexico. Inside and outside the classroom, we will think about the theory, history, and practice of human rights, particularly in relation to 'resources' (a capacious term encapsulating the cultural and natural alike, along with the complex relationships that exist between them). One of our most important goals is shared among all IT courses: to build skills as readers of 'texts' (i.e., diverse interpretable artifacts ranging from visual art to books, political speech, and advertisements). In this course, the already expansive category of the text will extend to everything we observe during our time in Oaxaca and Mexico City, where our interpretative field will be limited only by the energy of our imaginations and sharpness of our vision. Finally (and despite the caveat with which this description began), it is my hope that reading about and, above all, being in Mexico will allow you to return to Utah and the United States with fresh eyes. Seemingly local issues often rhyme, and thinking about them together can lead to powerful insights. As we work with the course materials and with one another, and as we explore the diverse, beautiful, and complicated place that is Mexico, we will learn more about our theme but also about ourselves as people who engage with the unfamiliar with open hearts and a desire to know more about the past and the present it produced.
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  • HONOR 2118: IT: Land, Trad, Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    An intensive discussion-based course with fieldwork components that brings to close the Honors College's Health minor. The three major components'Health, Land, and Tradition'will be explored through the lens of what we'll refer to throughout the course as integrated thinking. At the heart of integrated thinking is the understanding of the interconnectedness of things, and the ability to foster fresh questions by applying a systems approach. One way to go about integrated thinking is to explore various perspectives and lenses in our engagement with subjectivity, literary productions, art, politics, ethics, philosophy, science, and citizenship. We will pay special attention to what some call an 'Eastern' perspective and how such practices merge with mainstream notions of health and healing. We'll also look to Indigenous voices to better understand the long healing traditions related to the land, the Earth. The main object of Honors 2810 is for students to experience a wide breadth of texts and practices that not only continue to inform integrated thinking today, but also lead to personal transformation and growth in the context of health. We will divide each class into a discussion of contemporary issues, discussion, and exercises regarding the weekly readings, just as we will devote time to writing and student performances. Assignments will be graded throughout the semester with personal growth as a contributor to our small community as the major means of assessment.
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  • HONOR 2211: Writing In Honors

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Writing in undergraduate academic contexts. Students practice analytical and persuasive writing that addresses various academic audiences in a research university. Emphasis on writing for learning, textual analysis, writing from research, and collaborative writing. Prerequisites: Member of Honors College.
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  • HONOR 2212: American Institutions

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course focuses on the idea of equality as a lens to see American history from colonization to the present and explore the emergence and transformations of American democracy and social and political ideals. Equality emerged out of slavery and other harsh inequalities and has always meant different things to different Americans. If over time American civil rights have expanded dramatically, American rights talk tends to ignore fundamental human rights. That is, you have the right to vote or the right to a jury trial, but not the right to eat. Equality remains contested. How have debates over equality shaped American history? How does it stand with equality today? Prerequisites: Member of Honors College.
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  • HONOR 2285: Energy and Society

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Energy moves through all Earth's systems. Ancient solar energy is stored in geologic reserves. Plants convert sunlight to sugars, providing the basis for how energy moves through organisms as food. The human legacy on Earth is intertwined with both these energy sources, which we leverage to generate stunning technological advances while also creating some of the most pressing environmental and humanitarian issues ever faced. Through quantitative problem-solving, field trips, and examining diverse perspectives, this course promotes an understanding of where energy comes from, how it is used in human society, and the benefits and trade-offs to different types of energy production - cross-cutting concepts important to informed citizens in the 21st century. Prerequisites: Member of The Honors College
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