HIS/PHI 3730: American Intellectual History

David Rouse

Zehmer 216

376-4577

dlr9g@uvawise.edu

Text: The American Intellectual Tradition, vol I and II. David A. Hollinger and Charles Capper, eds. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.

Purpose of the course: The purpose of the course is to critically examine selected readings from American thought with a view to greater understanding of the American experience and its contribution to the intellectual tradition.

Course Requirements and Grading Students are expected to attend class, do the assigned readings befoe each class session, and to turn in work by the assigned date. On a rotating basis, students will be responsible for initiating discussion on the assigned readings. Each student is required to turn in reports (2-3 pages each, a minimum of 4) on readings where they led the discussion. The average of these reports will constitute 1/3 of the course grade. 1/3 of the course grade will be based on overall class participation. 1/3 will be based on a final essay exam.

Grades are assigned as follows:

Students are expected to know and abide by the rules of the University of Virginia's College at Wise, including the Honor Code.