An Introduction to the Liberal Arts
The Individual and the Community

A.  An introductory essay of approximately 500 to 750 words that will be assigned during the first
week of class.

B.  An autobiographical essay entitled This I Believe (500 words) and two formal 750-1250 word thesis-focused essays (liberal arts and the professions essay and exemplary lives essay).

C.  Informal writing exercises every week. You will be expected to write between 500-1000 words
weekly in a variety of assignments including responses to convocations.

D.  A library-based research experience

E.  A comprehensive final exam.

Grade calculation

Diagnostic/ introductory essay (2 - 3 pages)	5%
Convocation journal and informal writing	10%
This I Believe essay (500 words)	7%
Essay one (3 - 5 pages)	10%
Final essay (3 - 5 pages)	13%
Research exercise	5%
Quizzes	10%
Final exam	20%
Participation	20%